We will answer some of the frequently asked questions.
- Q.1
- What are Waseda University Student Dormitories and Waseda University Affiliated Dormitories?
Waseda University Student Dormitories are operated by Waseda University. These include Waseda International Student House (WISH), Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory and Ichijima Kinen Sendagi Student Dormitory. The contract for residents and dormitories are concluded with Waseda University. Waseda University Affiliated Dormitories are operated by affiliated companies (companies in affiliated relationships with Waseda University). The contracts for these dormitories are concluded between the resident and each affiliated company.
- Q.2
- I hope to enter a dormitory. Tell me what I need to do.
You may apply for dormitories upon acceptance to the University. Both Waseda University Student Dormitories and Waseda University Affiliated Dormitories can be applied through “Online Request Form” on the website of Residence Life Center. Send in the necessary information by the deadline.
- Q.3
- How do I apply for dormitories?
Please see the Dormitory Application Process on pages 33 to36 of Digital Pamphlet or please go to "Apply for Housing" of this site.
【Students enrolling in April】Application to Waseda International Student House (WISH) has a specific application period depending on the type of entrance examination you take. Keep in mind that the application period will vary according to entrance examination type.
- Q.4
- Tell me about "Multiple Applications"
When applying for Waseda University Student Dormitories (Waseda International Student House (WISH), Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory, and Ichijima Kinen Sendagi Student Dormitory) as your first choice, you may simultaneously apply for WID and Waseda Recommended Dormitories as your second choice (multiple applications for other combinations are not permitted). You are allowed to specify up to a 6th choice in WID and Waseda Recommended Dormitories, which will ensure that you will be accepted in one of WID and Waseda Recommended Dormitories if you were not accepted at Waseda University Student Dormitories of your first choice.
- Q.5
- Will there be screening?
Waseda University Student Dormitories (Waseda International Student House (WISH), Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory, and Ichijima Kinen Sendagi Student Dormitory) and Espoire Mejiro conduct document screening. WID and Waseda Recommended Dormitories do not have screening and take in residents on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Q.6
- Tell me the time required to go to the Waseda campuses from the dormitories.
Refer to "Commuting time estimation to Campus" on page 4 of Digital Pamphlet. Fee of student train pass for 3-months (as of September 2014) is also provided. For more information on access, check the page for each dormitory.
- Q.7
- Is the move-in date designated?
After being accepted at a dormitory, the move-in dates are designated by the Residence Life Center and affiliated companies. As a rule, you are required to move-in on the designated date.