At this time of year, you are probably filled with excitement about your new life. However, your new university life is also a time when students who are unfamiliar with society are likely to get into various troubles. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble and live your student life with peace of mind, we would like to tell you about some points you should be aware of.

■ Beware of malicious solicitations
There have been reported cases of unauthorized off-campus groups soliciting students for clubs, seminars (for investment, self-improvement, job-hunting assistance), religions, etc.
Please be careful not to exchange contact information without careful consideration.

■ Beware of contract troubles
As of April 2022, the age of majority under the Civil Code has been lowered to 18. While people over the age of 18 can now enter into various contracts at their own discretion without parental consent, this will no longer apply to those under the age of 19 who are currently entitled to the "right of minors to cancel a contract (in principle, the right to cancel a contract if a minor enters into a contract without parental consent)." Going forward, contractual liability will be The contractor bears the cost As a result, you should exercise more caution than ever before when entering into a contract and acquire the necessary legal knowledge in advance.

■ Follow the rules
Although the age of majority is now 18, drinking and smoking are prohibited by law until the age of 20. Opportunities to consume alcohol will likely increase in your daily life, but you should still drink in moderation even after turning 20. Additionally, commuting to campus by any means other than public transportation is prohibited. Be fully aware of your status as an adult and abide by the law, campus rules, and social etiquette as you spend your time at university.

In addition to the above information, we have posted a guidebook called "Student Life is Full of Dangers" on the official university app. We have also distributed a leaflet called "Aoyama Gakuin Harassment Prevention Guidelines." Please check those as well.

In addition, the Student Life Department supports students' lives in various ways. In addition to various club activities and university-recognized hobby groups (circles) for sports and cultural activities, one example is support for extracurricular activities such as volunteering. The "Civic Engagement Center (formerly the Volunteer Center)" was born from student volunteer activities in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but has expanded its scope of activities every year since then to its current form. In addition, the "Service Learning I, II, and III" courses in the "Aoyama Standard" university-wide common education system, which is unique to the university, work in cooperation with the center to link university learning with social contributions, while engaging with NPOs, NGOs, local civic groups, and a variety of people, developing into independent activities and learning. We will continue to strengthen the connection with our university's classes and educational curriculum and expand our activities. Another initiative unique to our university is the "Advisor Group (commonly known as Ad-Guru)." Ad-Guru is a place where advisory faculty and students can interact across departmental boundaries, and is a unique activity of our university that is different from seminars and hobby groups. Activity themes are varied and based on the interests of each group member, including food culture, art, and social issue research.

The Fitness Center (located in the basement of Aoyama Gakuin Memorial Hall on the Aoyama Campus and on the second floor of Building H on the Sagamihara Campus) was established with the aim of promoting the health of students. It is equipped with aerobic machines for burning fat and improving cardiopulmonary function, weight machines, a fitness room equipped with free weights, and an athlete's room, and a professional trainer is always on hand to provide guidance. All students of the university can use the extensive training facilities, just like any other sports club, for an annual membership fee of 3,000 yen.

These wide-ranging extracurricular activities are considered important at our university as they help to further develop the humanity of our students.

The Student Center's faculty office is available to assist with any academic consultations regarding course planning, credit acquisition, etc. Upon enrollment, a guidance session is held for new students, but we are also available to answer any questions that may be unclear during guidance sessions or to provide individual consultations.

The most prominent consultation from new students is about how to create a timetable (course enrollment consultation). Unlike high school, at university you have to combine the necessary subjects and create your own course plan, so many new students seem to be confused by this new task. We also receive many inquiries about submitting reports, what to do if you miss an exam, and how to confirm the number of credits you have earned. For students who are likely to fall short of the number of credits required for promotion or graduation, faculty and staff from the student's department will communicate with them and hold individual support interviews. We also work with related departments to handle consultations regarding studying abroad, taking a leave of absence, teacher training courses, and employment.