2025 Entrance and Welcome Ceremonies
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Gifu University held the "2025 Entrance Ceremony and Welcome Ceremony" at the Gifu Shimin Kaikan (Gifushin Forum) in Gifu City. This year, 1,333 undergraduate students and 651 graduate students have enrolled in Gifu University, making their first steps into a new chapter of their lives.
During the ceremony, President YOSHIDA Kazuhiro of Gifu University addressed the new students, saying, "Through your academic endeavors at Gifu University, I encourage you to cultivate distinctive perspectives and attitudes, thereby becoming beacons of guidance for the future. On our picturesque campus, enveloped by pristine streams and verdant landscapes, dedicate yourselves to your studies, fortify your physical well-being, forge meaningful friendships, and evolve into the leaders of the forthcoming era."
On behalf of the new undergraduate students, Ms. NIWA Natsuki from the School of Medicine, and representing the graduate students, Ms. NISHI Sayaka from the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, each pledged to commit to Gifu University's ideals of "Learn, Explore, and Contribute."
Following the ceremony, "Welcome Ceremony" for undergraduate students was held. Mr. NAKASUJI Norikazu, a graduate of Gifu University and former president of Pilot Ink Co., Ltd., delivered a speech as a guest speaker. In his speech, Mr. Nakasuji sent the following message to the new students; "Four years I spent at Gifu University still form the foundation of my life. Pure dreams we envision during our university days will surprisingly come true. Please chase your dreams while you are on this wonderful campus." The Welcome Ceremony also included introductions of activities by student organizations, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the new students.
Gifu University sincerely hopes that the newly enrolled students who have just made their first steps will forge and pursue the path to the future.
The ceremony was live-streamed on Gifu University's official YouTube channel for current students and parents. Please access the President's address and the Entrance and Welcome Ceremonies (YouTube stream) from the Related Links.
Scene from the Entrance Ceremony
