{"id":568,"date":"2021-05-31T10:10:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T01:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnpspt.waseda.jp\/student_en\/supportanywhere\/?p=568"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:45:10","slug":"wuaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wnpspt.waseda.jp\/student_en\/supportanywhere\/2021\/05\/31\/wuaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"00\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"#1-1\">\u25cfFeatures of Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"#1-2\">\u25cfWaseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"#1-3\">\u25cfWaseda Card Students<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"#1-6\">\u25cfAbout Alumni Membership Fee<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"#1-7\">\u25cfContact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"1-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Features of Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA)<\/h2>\n<p>WUAA was established in 1885 to strengthen ties between alumni (graduates), between alumni and the university, and to support university projects. Currently, there are approximately 700,000 members, divided into chapters by prefecture and &#8220;Tomonkai,&#8221; which are organized by occupation and graduation year. The activities of WUAA are supported by membership fee, most of which are used to support the alma mater and current students.<br \/>\nSpecifically, a large part of the budget is used for scholarships, alumni-led &#8220;Alumni Association Support Lectures,&#8221; &#8220;100 Yen Breakfast&#8221; to encourage healthy eating habits among students, and financial support for the renovation and expansion of campus facilities. We also provide support for the establishment of the &#8220;Annual Tomonkai&#8221;. The connections you make with your fellow students will be a lifelong asset, so we encourage you to deepen your relationships with them.<\/p>\n<dl class=\"reference\">\n<dt>Reference<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasedaalumni.jp\/e#s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA)<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#Top\"><b>\u25a0Return to top of page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"1-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Waseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s\u00a0Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Once a year, WUAA holds the &#8220;Tomonsai,&#8221; a festival for alumni. On the same day, many current students and alumni attend the Homecoming Day Commemoration Ceremony, where they are invited to celebrate their 5th,10th,15th, 25th, 35th, 45th, and 50th year of graduation.<br \/>\nThere is also a symposium by prominent alumni and a lucky draw, which is very popular every year. All proceeds from Tomonsai, including the sale of souvenirs, are used to support current students by providing scholarships that do not require repayment.<\/p>\n<dl class=\"reference\">\n<dt>Reference<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasedaalumni.jp\/tomonsai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s\u00a0Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221; (only in Japanese)<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#Top\"><b>\u25a0Return to top of page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"1-3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Waseda Card Students<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; is a card for all students attending Waseda University. As a credit card and a membership card of the Co-op, the card provides a wide range of daily convenience, not only for off-campus use, but also for on-campus use, from a pen to the cafeteria, textbooks, and driving schools.<br \/>\nIn today&#8217;s society, credit cards are widely used in everyday life. By using credit cards while at Waseda University, you will acquire the correct consumer knowledge and experience so that you can use credit cards as a wise consumer after graduation.<br \/>\nSince many students enrolling at Waseda University will be using a credit card for the first time, we have set a low credit limit while enrolled at Waseda University.<br \/>\nIn addition, the card offers a full range of travel insurance features, including travel accident insurance. The reliable &#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; is a must-have for students when studying abroad and for cross-cultural experiences when traveling abroad. Please make good use of &#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; and enjoy a comfortable and pleasant student life.<br \/>\nAfter graduation, the card will be automatically converted to &#8220;Waseda Card Alumni&#8221;, a &#8220;second student ID card&#8221;, allowing you to continue to use your Waseda Card as an entrance pass to the library.<\/p>\n<dl class=\"reference\">\n<dt>Reference<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/wasedacard.jp\/card_students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waseda Card Students (only in Japanese)<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#Top\"><b>\u25a0Return to top of page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"1-6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>About Alumni Membership Fee<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates of Waseda University become full members as soon as they graduate from the university. Undergraduate and graduate students* are required to pay Alumni Association fees of 40,000 yen (discounted for multiple years) for 10 years after graduation, along with tuition for the final year and semester of the standard course of study, based on the consent of the guardian at the time of admission.<br \/>\n*For graduate students enrolled in master&#8217;s or professional degree programs (excluding transfer students) from other universities in the 2018 academic year or later, payment of the multi-year alumni membership fee is required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#Top\"><b>\u25a0Return to top of page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"1-7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Phone number:<\/strong>03\u20123202\u20128040<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>1F, Building No.20, Waseda Campus<br \/>\n<strong>Web site:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasedaalumni.jp\/e#s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.wasedaalumni.jp\/e#s<\/a><br \/>\n\u203bPlease check the website for the opening hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#Top\"><b>\u25a0Return to top of page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Anyway Feedback Container \/\/-->\n<div class=\"afb_container\" id=\"afb-container-post-568\"><span class=\"message\">Did you get the information you wanted on this page?<\/span>\r\n<a class=\"good\" href=\"#afb-post-568\">Yes<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"bad\" href=\"#afb-post-568\">No<\/a>\r\n<span class=\"status\">0 \/ 0 people were able to find the information they were looking for on this page.<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"status\">Please send us your feedback by clicking the \u201cFeedback\u201d tab at the top of this page.<\/span><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_type\" value=\"post\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"object_id\" value=\"568\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/\/Anyway Feedback Container -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25cfFeatures of Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA) \u25cfWaseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221; \u25cfWaseda Card Students \u25cfAbout Alumni Membership Fee \u25cfContact Features of Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA) WUAA was established in 1885 to strengthen ties between alumni (graduates), between alumni and the university, and to support university projects. Currently, there are approximately 700,000 members, divided into chapters by prefecture and &#8220;Tomonkai,&#8221; which are organized by occupation and graduation year. The activities of WUAA are supported by membership fee, most of which are used to support the alma mater and current students. Specifically, a large part of the budget is used for scholarships, alumni-led &#8220;Alumni Association Support Lectures,&#8221; &#8220;100 Yen Breakfast&#8221; to encourage healthy eating habits among students, and financial support for the renovation and expansion of campus facilities. We also provide support for the establishment of the &#8220;Annual Tomonkai&#8221;. The connections you make with your fellow students will be a lifelong asset, so we encourage you to deepen your relationships with them. Reference Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA) \u25a0Return to top of page Waseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s\u00a0Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221; Once a year, WUAA holds the &#8220;Tomonsai,&#8221; a festival for alumni. On the same day, many current students and alumni attend the Homecoming Day Commemoration Ceremony, where they are invited to celebrate their 5th,10th,15th, 25th, 35th, 45th, and 50th year of graduation. There is also a symposium by prominent alumni and a lucky draw, which is very popular every year. All proceeds from Tomonsai, including the sale of souvenirs, are used to support current students by providing scholarships that do not require repayment. Reference Waseda University Alumni Association&#8217;s\u00a0Festival &#8220;Tomonsai&#8221; (only in Japanese) \u25a0Return to top of page Waseda Card Students &#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; is a card for all students attending Waseda University. As a credit card and a membership card of the Co-op, the card provides a wide range of daily convenience, not only for off-campus use, but also for on-campus use, from a pen to the cafeteria, textbooks, and driving schools. In today&#8217;s society, credit cards are widely used in everyday life. By using credit cards while at Waseda University, you will acquire the correct consumer knowledge and experience so that you can use credit cards as a wise consumer after graduation. Since many students enrolling at Waseda University will be using a credit card for the first time, we have set a low credit limit while enrolled at Waseda University. In addition, the card offers a full range of travel insurance features, including travel accident insurance. The reliable &#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; is a must-have for students when studying abroad and for cross-cultural experiences when traveling abroad. Please make good use of &#8220;Waseda Card Students&#8221; and enjoy a comfortable and pleasant student life. After graduation, the card will be automatically converted to &#8220;Waseda Card Alumni&#8221;, a &#8220;second student ID card&#8221;, allowing you to continue to use your Waseda Card as an entrance pass to the library. Reference Waseda Card Students (only in Japanese) \u25a0Return to top of page About Alumni Membership Fee Graduates of Waseda University become full members as soon as they graduate from the university. Undergraduate and graduate students* are required to pay Alumni Association fees of 40,000 yen (discounted for multiple years) for 10 years after graduation, along with tuition for the final year and semester of the standard course of study, based on the consent of the guardian at the time of admission. *For graduate students enrolled in master&#8217;s or professional degree programs (excluding transfer students) from other universities in the 2018 academic year or later, payment of the multi-year alumni membership fee is required. \u25a0Return to top of page Contact Phone number:03\u20123202\u20128040 Location:1F, Building No.20, Waseda Campus Web site:https:\/\/www.wasedaalumni.jp\/e#s \u203bPlease check the website for the opening hours. \u25a0Return to top of page Did you get the information you wanted on this page? Yes No 0 \/ 0 people were able to find the information they were looking for on this page. 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