Saitama University implements the following initiatives to create an on-campus environment where everyone can learn and work with peace of mind, paying respect to the diversity of gender and sexuality.

• Enhancement of the consultation system and on-campus training
• Consultations on periodic health checkup scheduling
• Installation of all-gender accessible toilets
• Consultations on use of changing rooms
• Review of gender designations on certificates issued by the university
• Use of preferred names on campus
• Student involvement
• Collaborative classes with the National Women’s Education Center
• Other internal announcements

If you have any comments or requests regarding our gender and sexuality equality initiatives, please contact the Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion (048-767-4011).

Enhancement of the consultation system

Consultations on matters related to gender and sexuality in university life (sexual harassment, sexual orientation and gender identity, gender dysphoria, etc.) are offered by the Gender Equality Office (Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion), the Health Service Center, and the Student Counseling Room.

For faculty and staff

Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Diversity Consultations Tel.: 048-767-4011 *Please call for a reservation.

For students

Health Service Center Tel.: 048-854-5356
Physician (medical consultations), specialist/clinical psychologist (mental health consultations)
Student Counseling Room Tel.: 048-858-9258
Clinical psychologist
Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity Promotion Officers (Faculty and Staff)
⇒ Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity Promotion Officers (PDF)

Location

Center for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion, 3F, Research and Development Bureau Building
Health Service Center
Student Counseling Room, 1F, Education and Student Services Bureau Building

→ Campus map (PDF)

On-campus training

We offer training sessions for faculty and staff.

In cooperation with Saitama City, we hold a workshop for new students every year at the time of admission.

Consultations on periodic health checkup scheduling

If you undergo a consultation at the Health Service Center, we can make accommodations to allow students to receive medical examinations on a different date for reasons such as gender dysphoria.
Inquiries: Health Service Center Tel.: 048-854-5356

Installation of all-gender accessible toilets

We are working on installing toilets that anyone can use with peace of mind regardless of gender or disability, installing pictograms, and informing users about them.

→ Accessibility map (PDF)

Using changing rooms

We are preparing private changing rooms that anyone can use regardless of gender.

Review of gender designations on certificates issued by the university

We have removed unnecessary gender designations on certificates and other documents issued by the university.

Use of preferred names on campus

Students can use their preferred names on campus, including in the student register and on certificates.

When requested, we will issue certificates to users of preferred names.

• Guidelines on the Handling of Preferred Name Usage by Saitama University Students (PDF)
• Preferred Name Usage Request Form (PDF)
• Preferred Name Usage Cancellation Form (PDF)
• Certificate (PDF)

Student involvement

We promote student involvement in gender, sexuality, and other diversity initiatives. Examples: The all-gender accessible toilet project, workshops at Saitama University Exchange Plaza

Collaborative classes with the National Women’s Education Center

We offer collaborative classes with the National Women’s Education Center.
We currently offer the foundation education subject “Thinking about a Gender-Equal Society: Encounter with the University 2.”

Other internal announcements

The number of books in the Saitama University Library recommended by the Gender Equality Office increased in April. These books are displayed near the entrance on the second floor of the library. Please check these out the next time you stop by the library.
Example: Picture books and paperbacks on family, parenting, sexuality, transgender issues, and diversity ⇒ Library website