This program will continue to run after the transition to semesters.

tutorial programs in Engineering, the Natural Sciences, and Humanities during Winter and Spring Quarters.

Program Length

•    Fall Quarter (late Sept.-Dec.)
•    Winter and Spring Quarter extended-stay options


Eligibility and Selection Process
Applicants must have at least one year of college Japanese or the equivalent and be in good academic standing. Students on judicial probation at the start of the study abroad program will not be allowed to participate; there is an appeal process for those with B-level violations. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted during Winter Quarter and orientation begins in the spring to prepare students for the program. Specific deadlines can be found here.

Interested students should apply online at: http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/

Living Arrangements
Students will live in double-occupancy rooms in a dormitory on the Chubu University Campus. Linens will be provided, and breakfasts and dinners are provided in the dorm cafeteria during the week. Students will receive a stipend to pay for lunches and weekend meals during Fall Quarter.

Courses and Credits
Students can earn up to 16 credit hours from the following courses:

•    JAPN 211,212,213: Intermediate Japanese
•    JAPN 311,312,313: Advanced Japanese
•    JAPN 411,412,413: Fourth Year Japanese
•    JAPN 251: Japanese Language and Culture

Costs
Costs are still being finalized and will be published shortly. In the meantime please contact program director Dr Chris Thompson for the latest information.

Additional Information on Japan

To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department site for information related to safety and security at this destination.

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.  

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.  Entry and exit requirements for this country can be found here.  US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter Japan for up to 90 days. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Information for Non-US citizens can be found here.  

For more information, contact:

Chris Thompson
Program Director
Department of Linguistics
Gordy Hall 351
Tel: 740-593-0666

Contact Past Participants
James Messerly,Fall 2003
Adrienne Maimone,Fall 2003