2024 Osaka University Entrance Ceremony

Osaka University will hold its 2024 Entrance Ceremony on April 2.

1. Dates and Times

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 1:30~2:30 p.m.

Order of Ceremony

• Opening
• Undergraduate student oath
• Graduate student oath
• Address from the President
• Introductions to executive directors and department heads
• Performance by Osaka University Symphony Orchestra
• Performance by Osaka University Male Chorus Club and Osaka University Mixed Chorus Club
• Performance by Osaka University Cheerleading Team
• Closing

*After a 20-minute intermission following the entrance ceremony, an orientation for new undergraduate students will be held. Accompanying individuals may stay in the ceremony venue. This orientation is scheduled to end at 3:40 p.m.

2. Venue

Osaka-jo Hall (https://www.osaka-johall.com/access/)

Seating areas are divided as follows:

• New undergraduate students – 1F Arena: students enter from the East Entrance
• New graduate students – Internal side, second tier stand: students enter from the North and South Entrances
• Guests – External side, second tier stand: guests enter from the North and South Entrances

3. Advance Registration

Those who wish to attend the ceremony must register in advance. (*Registration will be available in early March)

Information regarding registration procedures is included in the document “Events Scheduled after Enrollment in April 2024 (令和6年度入学当初の行事について)” in the “Documents Related to Entering Osaka University (大阪大学入学関係資料),” which will be sent to new students. Transfer students and graduate students can find an invitation to the entrance ceremony in the documents related to entering the university delivered to them by their respective school/graduate school.

*Up to 2 guests may accompany each new student.
*Both new students and their accompanying guests must register in advance.
*For those who cannot make it to the venue, a livestream of the ceremony will be available on YouTube.

The URL for this YouTube livestream is included in the document “Events Scheduled after Enrollment in April 2024 (令和6年度入学当初の行事について) in the “Documents Related to Entering Osaka University (大阪大学入学関係資料),” which will be sent to new students. This YouTube livestream URL is also described in the leaflet to be distributed on the day of the entrance ceremony.

4. Additional Information

Photography tips

- Signs for the entrance ceremony will be placed at the North and South Entrances at the following times: 11:00 a.m.~12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.~5:00 p.m.

*The photo spot at the South Entrance features Osaka Castle in the background.

*Signs for the entrance ceremony will be taken down temporarily from 12:30 p.m.~1:30 p.m. to allow new students to enter the venue smoothly and efficiently.

- You can purchase official Osaka University merchandise at an Osaka University COOP booth set up near the North Entrance during the following times: 11:00 a.m.~12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.~5:00 p.m.

*There is no parking available at the venue. Use public transportation to get to the venue. Dropping others off in the vicinity of the venue causes traffic jams. Refrain from coming by car.

*Attendees in wheelchairs or those who have injuries that cause difficulties in coming to Osaka-Jo Hall and wish to use the parking lot on the south side of the Hall should call the phone number at the bottom of this page by Monday, March 25, 2024. (All others are not allowed to park at the venue.)

*A sign language interpreter will be standing in front of the venue, so please let reception know if you require assistance in sign language.

*To prevent the venue’s surroundings from becoming crowded, refrain from meeting up with your family and friends and try to enter and exit the venue as promptly as possible.

Contact

General Affairs Section, General Affairs Division, Department of General Affairs
Tel: 06-6879-7014