Extracurricular activities

What are Extracurricular Activities? (Student Union Club Activities)

University education has two aspects: curricular and extracurricular education. Curricular education refers to education and research conducted within the educational program, and extracurricular education refers to activities outside the program. Here, we mainly describe the club activities of the Student Union.
The University values extracurricular activities to such an extent that they are considered to go together inseparably with curricular activities like the two wheels of a vehicle.
Extracurricular activities allow students to take action spontaneously or as a team. They are a great opportunity to nurture autonomy and cooperation, giving students a self-engendered awareness of responsibilities and duties. Our view is that extracurricular activities are very beneficial in enhancing the self and in personal development during a certain time in one’s youth.
We recommend that students should join club activities in order to lead a fulfilling student life.

Authorized Groups

The Student Union

The Student Union is the ‘autonomous student organization’ authorized by the University. It was established with the aim of 'striving to foster culture and sports based upon the spirit of independence and to contribute to the creative development of Okayama University’. It is operated by the students themselves.
The University offers various kinds of support including use of on-campus facilities and lending rooms, etc. for the purpose of fostering the activities of the Student Union.

Organization of the Student Union Illustrated

[As of October, 2023]

Other authorized groups

There are circles of like-minded people authorized by the University, not belonging to the Student Union and formed by people who share the same hobbies.

Facilities for Extracurricular Activities

Tsushima campus (excluding the University Union (Central Hall) and boarding houses) and off-campus facilities

Place	Facility name	Administrative office	Overview of the facility
Tsushima campus	Joint facilities for circles	Academic Affairs Department	Culture-related clubs and sports-related clubs use the culture-related building of 2,632 ㎡ (three-story), sports-related building of 582 ㎡ (three buildings of two stories), and the training building of 523 ㎡ (one-story).
	Gym (Shimizu Memorial Gymnasium)	Academic Affairs Department	The Gym was established in memory of the University’s second President Tomihide Shimizu. In the building of 1,508 ㎡ are: two volleyball courts, six badminton courts, two basketball courts, & a set of gymnastic equipment. The badminton club, gymnastic club, and cheer leaders use the gym.
	The Second Gym	Academic Affairs Department	In the building of 1,440 ㎡ are: two volleyball courts, six badminton courts, two basketball courts, a set of gymnastic equipment. The badminton club, basketball club, handball club use the Second Gym.
	The First Gym	Academic Affairs Department	The Karate Club and the Shorinji Kempo Club use the building of 400 ㎡ (one-story).
	The Second Gym	Academic Affairs Department	The Aikido club & the Tae Kwon Do club use the building of 575 ㎡ (one-story).
	Athletic Field	Academic Affairs Department	The Track and Field Club uses this field of 14,883 ㎡. The field is equipped with the night lighting system and the field is used by the Rugby Club and the American Football Club.
	Baseball Ground	Academic Affairs Department	Its area is 10,909 ㎡, and it is used for baseball by the Hardball Club, the Semi-Hardball Club, and the Softball Club.
	Handball Court	Academic Affairs Department	Its area is 1,373 ㎡, and it is used by the Handball Club.
	Hardball Tennis Court	Academic Affairs Department	Four courts and cork boards (for personal practice) are installed within an area of 3,400 ㎡, and are is used by the Tennis Club.
	Softball Tennis Court	Academic Affairs Department	Four courts and cork boards (for personal practice) are installed within an area of 3,107 ㎡, and it is used by the Soft Tennis Club.
	Boxing Practice Area	Academic Affairs Department	It has a floor area of 150 ㎡, and it is used by the Boxing Club.
	The Japanese Archery Court	Academic Affairs Department	It has an authentic range and a target area of 71㎡, and it is used by the Japanese Archery Club.
	The Soccer Ground	Academic Affairs Department	It has an area of 9,555 ㎡, and it is used by the Soccer Club, Men’s Lacrosse Club, and the Women’s Lacrosse Club.
	The Riding Ground	Academic Affairs Department	The Riding Club possesses many obstacles for show jumping in the ground of 4,225㎡, which it uses for activities.
	The Automobile Practice Ground	Academic Affairs Department	The Automobile Club possesses several automobiles for practice use in the ground of 1,200㎡.
	The Archery Ground	Academic Affairs Department	There is a practice ground of 1,520 ㎡, and it is used by the Archery Club.
Outside the University	The Boathouse	Academic Affairs Department	The Rowing Club possess an area of 841 ㎡, a building of 579 ㎡, and about 10 rowboats in the Okimoto area close to the estuary of the Hyakken-gawa River, which they use for their activities.
	The Yacht House	Academic Affairs Department	The Yacht Club possesses about 10 yachts at the yacht house in Ushimado, located in the Seto Inland Sea National Park, which they use for their activities.
Tsushima Campus	The Gymnasium (Gymnastic Room, Kendo Training Hall, Judo Hall, and Dance Hall)	Faculty of Education	The Judo Hall and the Kendo Training Hall are on the first floor of the building of 2,073㎡, and two Volleyball Courts and the Dance Hall are on the second floor. The Judo Club, the Kendo Club, and the Dance Club use this Gymnasium.

In addition, on the Tsushima campus, the grounds of the Faculties of Letters, the ground of the Faculties of Letters, the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Economics; is used by the Softball Club.
Also, the Shikata Campus has such facilities as the Baseball Ground, Tennis Courts, Japanese Archery Court, Gymnasium, and Martial Arts Stadium, etc.

Tsushima Campus (University Union, Central Hall)

The University Union (Central Hall) has the following facilities.

Classification of Facilities		Floors	Capacity (number of people)
Facilities for extracurricular activities	Hall	First floor	300
	Grand Assembly Room	Second floor	70
	First North Assembly Room		15
	Second North Assembly Room		20
	Third North Assembly Room		20
	First South Assembly Room		15
	Second South Assembly Room		20
	Third South Assembly Room		20
	Fourth South Assembly Room		20
	Japanese Room		30
	Student Planning Room		10
Social Facilities	Tea Room First floor	First floor	88
	Lounge		－
Administrative facilities	Entrance Examination Division	First floor	－
	Career Support Section		－

• Opening Hours / Closed Days of the Central Hall
  Opening hours: 8:00~21:00
  Closed days: Sunday, holidays, general summer closed days, year-end and year-beginning holidays
• Use of Facilities
  Enquire at the Student Support Office, Academic Affairs Department, General Education Building A, 2nd Fl..

Boarding House

We have a boarding house for authorized groups of students to have experience boarding.

Mountain Cottage

We have 'Mt. Daisen Cottage' in Daisen Town, Saihaku County, Tottori Prefecture; with a capacity of 20 people. It is used as a rest haven in magnificent nature.
The rate is 500 yen per night. Bring a sleeping bag, etc.
Bring kerosene for stoves during the winter because there is no gas station near the cottage.

Application for Using Extracurricular Facilities

Applications for using the following extracurricular facilities are accepted at the Student Support Office, Academic Affairs Department, General Education Building A, 2nd Fl.

• sports facilities on the Tsushima campus (gymnasiums and grounds, etc.)
• Student Union (Central Hall)
• Boarding House
• Mountain Cottage

※ Applications for the facilities on the Shikata Campus should be made to the respective Academic Affairs Divisions of the Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Application for Using Facilities to Lend

Student Support Office, Academic Affairs Department, General Education Building A, 2nd Fl. lends out facilities to be used for extracurricular activities including: tents, long desks, folding chairs, cord reels, amplifiers, microphones, line markers, bicycle trailers, rubber boots, and cleaning equipment.
Lending is on a reservation basis, so plan ahead and make an application to the Student Support Office.