Campus Life
University Union
Located in the center of campus, the University Union (daigakukaikan) is a multi-functional building that provides gathering space for club events, parties, and other activities. In addition to eight meeting rooms, there is a stationery store, a bookstore, and a bakery cafe.
The University Union is a place where students can interact with each other and organize activities outside of the classroom.
Academic Calendar
Please click here for Academic Calendar (Matsue campus).
The calendar below summarizes the important events for your quick reference.
| April | Academic Year begins First Semester begins Spring Entrance Ceremony New Student Orientation Classes begin Course Registration for the 1st Semester |
| July | Semester Examinations |
| August | Summer Vacation |
| September | Intensive Seminars begin Intensive Seminars end First Semester ends Field Trip for International Students |
| October | University Founding Anniversary Day Second Semester begins Fall Entrance Ceremony New Student Orientation Classes begin Course Registration for the 2nd Semester University Festival |
| December | Shimadai International Party Winter Vacation |
| January | Classes Resume |
| February | Semester Examinations Ski Trip for International Students |
| March | Academic Year-End Vacation Graduation Ceremony Second Semester ends |
Shimane University CO-OP
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Shimane University CO-OP is the organization in charge of university welfare. CO-OP supports students' campus life in various aspects, housing, dining, studying and more.
Shop
The shop sells and deals with stationaries, books, personal computers, foods, snacks and drinks, and domestic travel tickets.
Housing
The shop provides housing information around the campus The shop looks for an apartment which satisfies your requests and supports making a contract.
Cafeterias
There are three cafeterias in Shimane University Matsue campus
Main cafeteria : sogno
Standard popular menus as well as special menus by seasons are provided.
Second cafeteria : Nicora 1st floor
This cafeteria is specialized in rice bowl menus.
Third cafeteria : Nicora 2nd floor
In addition to standard menus, Halal-friendly menus are available. Based on the request from Muslim students, CO-OP developed the original Halal-friendly menus for safe and secure dining environment for those students.
Bakery & Cafe ASSET
ASSET serves bread fresh from the oven inside the shop. in the relaxing atmosphere at the bakery, students can enjoy fresh bread as well as other menus such as pasta, light meals and fresh coffee.
Extracurricular Activities and Events
International students can add to their study abroad experience in Japan by taking part in field trips provided by Shimane University. You have a chance to visit places which enable you to experience cultural traditions, beauty of nature and historical heritages including a historically distinct countryside in Shimane prefecture where you can experience the traditional Japanese lifestyles.
You also can enjoy the International party to share your culture with not only international students but also a lot of domestic students or staff. Please make full use of these events to enrich your stay in Japan.
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Clubs & Circles
With 83 athletic and 62 culture and hobby-related teams and clubs at Shimane University, over 3000 students participate in extracurricular activities. These activities provide the opportunity for the students to develop their bodies and minds, to make friends, and to respect each other in ways that would otherwise be impossible in the classroom and are thus believed to have an important role in students’ lives.