On April 2020, 4, Keio University announced a change in the closure period of on-campus facilities due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.Initially it was from April 30th to May 4th, but it was changed to "for the time being".

 As a general rule, online classes will be held during the spring semester even during the closed period.In addition, in order to carry out education and research at each campus in the future, it is said that it will be considered in the direction of allowing access to some facilities after ensuring safety.Regarding university affairs, we will not respond to inquiries by window, telephone or mail during the closing period, but only for the purposes of "application for scholarship / education loan", "advancement to graduate school", "renewal of period of stay / change of status of residence". Issuance business.Inquiries regarding online lessons will be handled on the special website.

 In addition, changes were announced on April 2020 for the AO entrance exams of the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, which will start inputting applications from May 9 for admission in September 5.According to the Admissions Office, the second selection (interview) is currently planned to be conducted by remote interview, and the final pass / fail will be judged comprehensively by combining the evaluation of the first selection and the second selection (interview).For remote interviews, conditions such as "prepare a webcam, headphones, and microphone, and do not use speakers" and "make the room for the exam a private room so that no one else is in the same room" are imposed. Individual guidance will be given to those who have passed the first screening.However, it may be discontinued or changed depending on the spread of the infection.When applying, we are calling for consultation with the Admissions Office if there are any obstacles to the application, such as the inability to submit a graduation (expected) certificate or transcript.

reference:[Keio University] About the new coronavirus infectious disease (Summary of correspondence of our university)
[Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus] Changes to the AO Entrance Examination (admission in September 2020), Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies

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