University Library
Seisen University is proud of both the quantity and quality of the academic
book collections of each department: the Japanese literature and history collections
purchased at the time of the founding of the University, the priceless books
from Spain and Central and South American countries, and books in Basque. There
is also an extensive collection of books in Braille.
In 1997 there were about 213,000 books, 2,700 literary magazines and 3,300 items
of audio-visual material.
A computerised data-base is available for the students and the library is linked
to a host computer to facilitate the better acquisition of all kinds of information
in academic fields.
Information Environment Center (IEC)
The IEC takes care of all computer needs on campus, including the Internet, networks, and so forth. There are information science rooms where students learn all about computers and information science, and CALL Rooms for language classes using computers.
Information Science Rooms
Upon enrollment, all students are registered as users of the network and can use e-mails and the Internet freely, which helps students in their career planning, seeking employment, or extra curricular activities. Assistance by staff is available at all times.
CALL Rooms: Language instruction using the CALL system
CALL stands for Computer Assisted Language Learning and the instructions for using the CALL system.
CALL Room for simultaneous interpreting training.
The CALL Room has an interpreter booth equipped with all necessary equipment for simultaneous interpreting, which is similar to actual booths used for international conferences. Students experience the simultaneous interpreting of actual meetings and presentations.
AV Library
The AV Library has DVDs, CDs, LDs, Video Cassettes of movies, and literary materials in various languages, including English and Spanish. Students can also enjoy foreign broadcasts, such as those from the BBC and CNN. Students can also learn languages with closed caption decoders.
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is staffed with healthcare professionals and counselors to support students for their health and mental-health needs. The services include annual health check-ups, medical and health consultations, and first aid, counseling in mental health, career planning, human relations, and so forth, and assistance in academic matters such as report writing, registration for courses, certificate programs, and so forth.
International Center
The Seisen International Center was established in 2003 to further international relations with various universities and business communities worldwide as well as with sister universities abroad; to develop and implement innovative international programs and symposiums; to assist international students at Seisen and students who plan to study abroad; and to provide internship opportunities overseas.
Catholic Center
Established in April 2003, the Catholic Center is to enhance the mission of Seisen in education, "Veritas et Caritas" (seeking truth and realizing love in human services). The center provides information on Catholicism, coordinates religious events at the university and offers opportunities for students to search for spiritual life and embrace faith. It also provides opportunities to participate in charitable and volunteer activities.
Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center introduces volunteer opportunities at college and outside college, working with networks of volunteer organizations in the community.
Student Cafeterias
Two cafeterias serve meals for students from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chapel
The chapel located in the main building is open at any time for students. (Student Mass: monthly)