Learning Commons & English Plaza Rules


When making reservations…

  • You can make 1 or 2 reservations for an instructor each day.
  • If you want to make more than 2 reservations in one day, you will need to make reservations with 2 or more instructors.

In the LC or EP…


  • Use English in the English Lounge Area

    • Speak English only*
    • Write English only*
    • Read English only*
    • Listen to English only*

  • Be Active

    • The Learning Commons is for intercultural exchange and practicing English and Japanese.
    • If an instructor or student leader is not busy, start a conversation.
    • There is no sleeping in the Learning Commons.

  • Have Respect

    • Do not use offensive language (bad words) in the LC
    • Headphones must be used when watching videos or listening to music.*

*All materials must be in English: books, papers, videos, applications, etc


  • No Food

    • Cafe drinks must stay in the cafe area.
  • Drinks with caps or lids are allowed.

For Online Academic Advising or PAW…

When attending online AA or PAW sessions, please follow these rules:

1) Screen name must include first and last name in English (romaji) and student ID # (ex. Taro Kokusai – 20206155)

2) The video must be turned on. This is for security purposes and to ensure the quality of the session.

3) Please join from a quiet location that is private. Joining sessions from trains, busses, or noisy cafes are not allowed.

オンラインAAセッションに参加する際は、以下のルールに従ってください:

1) スクリーンネームには、英語(ローマ字)での名前と苗字、および学生ID番号を含めてください(例:Taro Kokusai – 20206155)。

2) セキュリティ上の理由とセッションの質を確保するために、ビデオをオンにしてください。

3) 静かでプライベートな場所から参加してください。電車、バス、騒がしいカフェなどからの参加は禁止されています。