Student Handbook

The JCMU Student Handbook is a guide to help students prepare for study abroad in Japan. It serves as a great reference for questions about packing, traveling, academics and more. We encourage participants (and their families) to read the handbook thoroughly.

Introduction

• Welcome
• A Brief History
• Hikone, Japan
• JCMU Facilities

Preparing for Departure

• Health Concerns and Insurance
• Money and Budgeting
• Cultural Adjustments
• Comparing Climates
• Packing

Traveling and Baggage

• Passports and Visas
• Baggage and Shipping
• Expectations While in Transit
• Rail Passes

Arrival in Japan

• Meeting the Staff Escort
• Traveling to JCMU from Major Airports

Living in Japan

• Communication
• Ground Transportation
• Living in the Residence Hall
• Living in a Home Stay
• Independent Travel During the Program

Know Your Responsibility

• Program Policies and Behavioral Expectations
• Alcohol Misuse and Drug Policy
• Alcohol Safety
• Additional Considerations
• Consequences for Student Conduct Issues

Japanese Language Programs

• Curriculum
• Academic Policy
• Weekly Schedule - Fall or Spring Semester
• Weekly Schedule - Summer