AY 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Event Date
Event Venue
Updated on: March 31, 2026
November 25, 2025
The AY 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held as follows.
*Details of the event may be subject to change should unforeseen circumstances occur. Any updates will be posted on this page. Please be sure to check back for the latest information.
*Please note that each graduating student may invite up to two family members to the ceremony.
*Family members will be in a separate venue from graduating students. A live broadcast of the commencement ceremony will available for attendees at this location.
*Graduating students who need special assistance should reach out via the contact information listed under "For inquiries on the ceremony" at least two weeks prior to the ceremony.
*There is an accessible viewing space for family members with physical disabilities. Details are available under the “Venue” section.
Date and time
Monday, March 23, 2026
Venue opens: 12:45
Arrive by: 13:20
Commencement ceremony: 14:00—15:20
Please arrive at the venue by no later than 13:20.
*Attendees will not be permitted to enter or leave the venue once the ceremony has begun.
Venue
＜Graduating students＞
＜Family＞
*Family members will first be shown to (1) the Hiyoshi Kaido Senior High School Gymnasium. When that becomes full, they will be directed to (2) the Fourth School Building.
*Those with physical disabilities should go directly to (3) the Kyoseikan Collaboration Complex. *No reservations required
Important Notes
Refer to the map linked above for directions.
Follow directions from staff when arriving at the venue.
Please use public transportation when coming to the venue.
Refrain from gathering in front of the Hiyoshi Station ticket gates or nearby areas, as this can cause issues with pedestrian traffic.
You may experience long queues to use the restrooms due to their limited number. Please allow yourself ample time to use the facilities when coming to the venue.
To family members:
*Please note that each graduating student may invite up to two family members to the ceremony.
Graduating students and their families will be in separate rooms.
The livestream of the entrance ceremony will be broadcast at this venue for families.
While we have used experiences from past ceremonies to arrange for ample seating, please be aware of the possibility that the venue may reach capacity.
We recommend wearing warm clothing as the weather may be cold on the day of the ceremony.
Students
All undergraduate faculties *Including correspondence courses
Registration
Not required
Ceremony Program
Information for Mita-kai
Livestream
For all those who cannot attend in person, a livestream of the ceremony will be shared online. We hope that you enjoy watching the event. The recording shall remain available for viewing for several days after the ceremony.
URL：No longer available
Conferral of diplomas
・For students from on-campus programs: Please refer to K-Support for details.
・For correspondence course students: The February 2026 issue of Newsletter Keio Tsushin will provide further details (available in Japanese).
Photo frame
How to use the photo frames
1. Scan the two-dimensional code below using the camera on your smartphone or access the URL with your smartphone which will activate the camera.
Two-dimensional code for commemorative photo frames
①Vertical
②Horizontal
2. Please permit less-ar.com access to your camera.
3. Photographs will be taken together with the photo frame.
* You may not be able to use the filters depending on the model or OS of your device. We recommend using the latest model/OS.
For inquiries on the ceremony:
*Please access K-Support for information about receiving your diploma. Students from correspondence courses should check the February 2026 issue of the Newsletter Keio Tsushin (available in Japanese).
Note that diplomas have already been conferred to those who graduated in September 2025.
*Only designated Keio University personnel are allowed press coverage of the event.