University Entrance Ceremonies
Entrance ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students are held in early April in the historic Kanematsu Auditorium.
The Kodaira Festival is a university-wide festival organized primarily by students of the freshman class every June. Nearly every element of the festival is planned and run by first-year students, including class-based refreshment booths, spectacular decorations, and many kind of programs. The Kodaira Festival is a big event at Hitosubashi that draws people from many regions.
Held annually in late November, Ikkyosai (“Ikkyo” is an alternative reading of the kanji characters for Hitotsubashi, and “sai” is festival) is the university’s fall festival organized by the entire student body. Refreshment stands are operated by clubs and other student organizations. Staged events include bands and martial arts exhibitions, with academic symposiums also held. This is a fun event enjoyed not only by the students but also local residents of all ages.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees are conferred in graduation ceremonies held in Kanematsu Auditorium in late March. The MBA and the DBA degree in school of International Corporate Strategy are conferred in a ceremony held in summer at the Chiyoda Campus.