April 23, 2020
To Students in the Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University
Hiroshi Amitsuka
Dean, Graduate School of Science
Hokkaido University has raised the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to level 3 to protect the health of its members and to control the spread of the new coronavirus infection while announcing measures as “To Hokkaido University Students”.
In response to this announcement, the Graduate School of Science has decided to take the following measures for the time being.
- Restriction of movement
- Students are not allowed to enter the campus unless there is a particular need.
- For students who are currently staying outside of Hokkaido, please restrain from coming to Sapporo.
- For students who are currently staying Hokkaido, please refrain from going to other prefectures or other areas in Hokkaido vice visa.
- Courses after 11th May
- All courses in the first semester of the FY 2020 will be conducted online.
- The guideline “Online classes guideline: To Students in School of Science and Graduate School of Science (Spring Term Course for First Semester of FY 2020)” has been posted on the Rigaku Joho System. Please read it carefully and make the necessary preparations. For inquiries, please contact the section in charge listed in the guideline.
- Please check the course information regularly through Rigaku Joho System and ELMS.
Rigaku Joho System
ELMS ( https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/gakusei/instruction-info/elms/ ) - For students who are currently staying outside Hokkaido, please find the internet environment at the place you are staying.
- Inquiry about study and campus life
- The Academic Affairs section in the Graduate School of Science is closed due to the declaration of Level 3. If you have any questions about study or procedures, please contact the Graduate School Educational Affairs Section by e-mail: r-gakuin(at)sci.hokudai.ac.jp
- Research activities
- If students have to enter the university and carry out a research experiment to create their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, they must apply and obtain permission from the Dean through your supervisor in advance. Issuing a permit is an exception only when there is a high degree of necessity. Please consult with your supervisor in consideration of the work environment and safety if you enter the university.
- Mental Care Office
- The Faculty of Science has the Mental Care Office. To prevent infection with the new coronavirus, it only offers e-mail or telephone consultations. A clinical psychologist counselor is there to help with any concerns you may have. If you have any concerns, please make an appointment by e-mail (nayami(at)sci.hokudai.ac.jp) in advance. It also offers consultations by email only. For more information, please visit https://www2.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/counseling#ss01
The fight against the virus is still unpredictable, and frustrating days have been continuing. First of all, please take care of yourself and the people around you. Maintaining a good rhythm of life is most essential to keep your mind calm. Now is the time to be keenly aware of autonomous living, to create the mental space to find the positive elements in this challenging situation, and to work on what we can do now with wisdom. All faculty members of the Graduate School of Science will do our best to support you.