The Global House was built as part of a project to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of International Christian University, aiming to provide an international, Christian, and democratic residential environment for university students. Founded as the “University of Tomorrow” in the middle of the 20th century, today ICU greets the 21st century, in which the problems of “tomorrow” involve not only the way different nations should relate to each other, but the way people should live as “Global Citizens.” Out of the hope that people from all parts of the globe will come together in this building to create a “community without borders,” the building has been given the name “Global House.”
Dormitory Facilities and Equipment
◆ Individual Student Rooms
Bed, mattress, desk, chair, desk wagon, desk lamp, chest of drawers, built-in bookshelf, built-in closet, trash bin, Wi-Fi, TV connection
◆ Unit Shared Facilities (4 residents per unit)
Living Room: Table, chairs, intercom, Wi-Fi, TV connection, trash bin
Kitchen: Refrigerator, microwave oven, induction cooktop, hanging shelves, cupboard, trash bin
Other (within the unit): Wash basin, dressing area, shower room, washing machine, toilet, shoe rack
◆ In the common living space of each unit
Lounge: TV, table, chairs
Drying Room: Dryer, iron, ironing board
Other: Entrance lobby, study room, bathroom, wash basin/dressing area, trunk room (storage room), public phone, etc.
◆ Outdoor Shared Facilities
Bicycle parking area, garbage storage area, rooftop laundry area
◆ What to Bring
Toiletries, towels, hangers, tableware, slippers, and other personal belongings for your comfort.
Special Notes
1. Tutors
Each floor of Global House has one live-in tutor (graduate student), for a total of four. Tutors hold office hours to advise residents on academic and daily life matters. They also coordinate communication between students and the university, supporting the smooth operation of Global House.
2. Dormitory meetings
Dormitory meetings are held once a month during academic terms. All residents are required to attend.
At these meetings, committees, cleaning duties, and dormitory-specific rules necessary for smooth dormitory management are determined.
Attendance is mandatory.
Penalties may be imposed on residents who are absent or late.
3. Duties
Residents in each unit share responsibility for cleaning the kitchenette, living room, shower room, and toilets.
In addition, from Monday to Friday, a cleaning company cleans shared areas (lounge, study room, bathrooms, toilets, hallways, and surrounding premises).
4. Other
(1) The residence of the dormitory supervisor is located adjacent to the Fourth Women’s Dormitory.
(2) In addition to the dormitory fee, a dormitory association fee is collected to cover expenses necessary for dormitory management.
Annual Events of Global House
Spring Term
April: Welcome Party and Initiation for April-entry Students, Initiation
May: Okada Cup (football tournament)
June: Election of committee members, Farewell Party for September-entry students
July: Summer recess (dormitories closed)
August: Summer recess (dormitories closed)
Autumn Term
September: Welcome Party and Initiation for September-entry Students
October: Dormitory Festival, ICU Festival (selling food at a booth)
November: End-of-term Party
Winter Term
December: Caroling, Christmas Party
January: Election of committee members, Okada Cup (football tournament), Mochi-making event
March: Farewell Party for April Students
In addition to the regular events listed above, exchange events with other dormitories (mainly Canada House, Third Women’s Dormitory, and Global House) are held during the academic term.
【Note】
(1) The above schedule is subject to change.
(2) During the academic term, dormitory meetings are generally held once a month. Attendance is required for all residents.
