2024 University of Tokyo Autumn Semester Matriculation Ceremony held

The University of Tokyo 2024 Autumn Semester Matriculation Ceremony was held at Yasuda Auditorium on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with the University of Tokyo Orchestra's performance. President Fujii Teruo, the executive vice presidents, deans of the Graduate Schools and Faculties and the directors of University Institutes then ascended to the stage in their academic gowns.

President Fujii addressed to new students, followed by an address from Ohkoshi Shinichi, dean of the Graduate School of Science. Two new students (Mr. WU Yuchen, a Doctoral student from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, and Ms. SUH Jian from the College of Arts and Sciences) then took an oath on behalf of the entire incoming class, after which the ceremony was concluded.

A livestream of the ceremony was provided, and watched by many new students and their families who were unable to attend the ceremony, as well as the general public.

President Fujii’s address, which was given in English, is available for viewing online here.

And Professor Ohkoshi’s address is available for viewing online here.