University of Tokyo Hosts 2023 Autumn Semester Diploma Presentation and Commencement Ceremony

The University of Tokyo 2023 Autumn Semester Diploma Presentation and Commencement Ceremony was held at Yasuda Auditorium on Friday, September 22, 2023.

The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with the University of Tokyo Orchestra’s performance. President Fujii Teruo, the executive vice presidents, deans of the Graduate Schools and Faculties and the directors of University Institutes then ascended to the stage in their academic gowns.

Following President Fujii’s presentation of diplomas to the students representing the graduating classes of each Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences, the president addressed the audience. The students representing the entire graduating class (Mr. Tsubouchi Shuntaro, a Doctoral student from the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, and Mr. Christopher Paul Clayton from the College of Arts and Sciences) then gave a speech in response to the president’s address, after which the ceremony was concluded.

A livestream of the ceremony was provided, and watched by many graduates and their families who were unable to attend the ceremony, as well as the general public.