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Support for Keio students following the start of online classes

Keio University
April 20, 2020

　We earlier informed you that for the start of the Spring Semester, classes will in principle be held online (refer to "Change to the shutdown period of university campuses following declaration of a state of emergency" dated April 8). To take the online classes, we are recommending that you each prepare a suitable communication line for connecting to the internet (WiFi connection environment, 4G line, etc.) and a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone in addition to the textbooks and teaching materials.

　Although the online classes will commence soon, there are likely Keio students who are having various difficulties in the present situation due to the continued closure of facilities and non-entry to campuses at Keio University as a consequence of the further spread of infections by COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) and the government's declaration of a state of emergency.
　There may also be some Keio students who cannot prepare a suitable connection environment in time for financial reasons.
　We hereby notify you of the content of the support which Keio has prepared as well as the support measures it will introduce henceforth.

1. It is expected that the number of Keio students requiring financial support due to the impact of COVID-19 will increase. The university has rolled out various support systems to aid such students, so if you are having difficulties, you are encouraged to view the related homepage: "To all students and guarantors facing difficulties with paying academic fees and expenses as a consequence of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease)." The university is also considering new support measures in response to the COVID-19 situation. Please pay attention to information updates on the aforementioned homepage.

2. Please see "Frequently Asked Questions (related to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease] and the shutdown of campus facilities)" for questions and answers regarding COVID-19 and the closure of Keio campuses, and use the "Inquiry form for current students" to make an inquiry.

3. With respect to the preparation of a connection environment, the major telecommunication carriers such as NTT, Docomo, AU, and Softbank are, as of April 2020, providing services including waivers of some communication fees to support the learning of students. For details, please check the website of your contracted telecommunication company.

4. The university will hereafter set up a "Subsidy system to support Keio students who are facing financial difficulties begin taking online classes." It is intended to assist Keio students who are having difficulties with preparing a communication environment such as WiFi for financial reasons. Details will be announced later on the Keio University Student Website and via News on the keio.jp portal.

　COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on universities as the disease spreads beyond national borders to countries and regions around the world. Keio University will continue with its persistent efforts to maintain its standard of education so as to protect the right of its students to learn in these extremely testing circumstances.