Undergraduate theses and master's theses written by ICU graduates remain the intellectual property of the authors even after graduation. Only the titles for which the authors granted permission for viewing by university members at the time of submission are specially made available by the university within the scope of copyright law. Therefore, borrowing, photographing, copying, printing, downloading, transferring, or citing these works in your own thesis is not permitted.

For copyright protection, only the author of the thesis is allowed to view it. (If the author wishes to view their thesis, please contact the library.)

Only titles for which the authors granted permission for on-campus viewing at the time of submission are available. Please follow the steps below to access them.

Search Procedure

1. Access the Thesis Search List (internal site for university members.)

⚠️ Please note:

• We recommend viewing on a PC.

• Due to the volume of data, searchability and visibility may be limited on smartphones.

2. Use filtering or searching to find the thesis you would like to view.

You can search by publication year, author’s name (in Japanese/English), advisor’s name, former department name, major, or thesis title (in Japanese/English).

📝Search Tips①

■ Rows with dark blue cells at the beginning can be conveniently filtered using a slicer.

Example 1: When you want to search by former department or major

1. For former departments, click on “DIV”, and for majors, click on “Major(s)” in the slicer and then select “All ▼.”

2. When the search box appears under “Filter by values,” enter the former department name or major name to search.

⚠️Please refer to this list for each abbreviation.

3. When you filter by entering a major name, all theses that include the specified major will be extracted, including double majors and major-minor combinations.

   • If you want to filter only for single majors: check only the one major you need.

   • If you also want to include double majors and major-minor combinations: click “Select all.”

4. After confirming that the desired items are checked, click “OK.”

📝Search Tips②

■ Rows with blue cells at the beginning can be conveniently searched using “Ctrl+F.”

Example 2: When you want to search by thesis title

1. Click the top of the target column to select the entire column.

2. Press “Ctrl+F” and a search box will appear in the upper right corner. Enter your keyword.

3. The items containing the keyword will be highlighted.

4. Click ▼ to move to the next cell containing the keyword.

4. Once you find the thesis you want to view, click the URL in the “How to read” column (Column K)."

5. The viewing method differs depending on the submission period, so please check the following.

• • Undergraduate theses submitted from AY2003 through March 2020 / Master’s theses submitted from AY1999 through March 2020

  • Undergraduate and Master’s Theses Submitted from June 2020 Onward

Theses submitted during the above period are stored in print in the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). Please follow the steps below to access them. 

1. Click the link in the “How to Read” column shown in the search results list, then fill out and submit the required information in the “Undergraduate and Master’s Thesis (Printed Version) Retrieval Request Form”.

Note: The available viewing hours are as follows. Any form submitted outside these hours will be invalid. 

• Weekdays during term: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• During term breaks: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

2. How to Receive a Thesis

During the term (dates marked in yellow on the Library Calendar):

1. A confirmation email will be sent to your @icu.ac.jp email address. Please show the email (on your device) together with your ID card to the counter staff at the GF of the Othmer Library.

2. The retrieved thesis will be handed to you in a locked case. Please have it unlocked at the Document Supply Center on the 1st floor of the Main Library, and follow the staff’s instructions for viewing.

Outside the term (dates marked in yellow on the Library Calendar):

1. A confirmation email will be sent to your @icu.ac.jp email address. Please show the email (on your device) together with your ID card to the staff at the Document Supply Center on the 1st floor of the Main Library.

2. Please follow the staff’s instructions for viewing the retrieved thesis.

3. Please view the retrieved undergraduate and master's theses in the designated area. Return the theses to the Document Supply Center on the 1st floor of the Main Library after viewing.

Important Notes

• Theses for which the authors have not granted permission cannot be searched or viewed.

• Access is limited to currently enrolled full-time faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate).

• A maximum of two theses may be viewed at one time. After returning them, you may request the next two titles.

• Undergraduate and master’s theses may not be taken outside the library.

• Copying, photographing, or otherwise reproducing theses is not permitted.

• Theses may not be quoted or reproduced in reports, papers, or other works. They are provided strictly for research purposes, and may not be used for any other purpose.

• Viewing is only permitted in the areas designated by the library.

• Please understand that access is granted solely thanks to the goodwill of the authors, who have permitted viewing to support the research of their juniors. We ask that you respect this intention.

• Please note that violations of these rules may be reported to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the Dean of the Graduate School, and may result in suspension of access to undergraduate and master’s theses.

Theses submitted during the above period can only be viewed from designated terminals. Please follow the steps below to access them.

1. Click the link in the “How to Read” column shown in the search results list, then fill out and submit the required information in the “Undergraduate and Master’s Thesis (PDF Version) Viewing Request Form”.

Note: The available viewing hours are as follows. Forms submitted outside of these times will be considered invalid.

• Weekdays during term: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• During term breaks: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

2. A confirmation email will be sent to your @icu.ac.jp address. Please present the email (on your device) together with your ID card to the staff at the Document Supply Center on the 1st floor of the Main Library, and receive a designated PC for viewing.

3. Thesis data is contained in "Shared drives" in Google Drive.

In the “DIV” column (①) of the Thesis Search List, entries marked “AS” indicate undergraduate theses. Open the “Senior Theses” drive, and search by author name within the folder corresponding to the relevant year and month (②).

Entries marked “GSAS” in the “DIV” column (①) indicate master’s theses. Open the “Master Theses” drive, and search by author name within the folder corresponding to the relevant year and month (②).

4. Theses must be viewed only in the designated reading area. After viewing, please return the PC to the Document Supply Center on the 1st floor of the Main Library.

Important Notes

• Theses for which the authors have not granted permission cannot be searched or viewed.

• Access is limited to currently enrolled full-time faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate).

• PCs for viewing undergraduate and master’s theses may not be taken outside the library.

• Copying, photographing, or otherwise reproducing theses is not permitted.

• Downloading, saving, or sharing theses with third parties (including via SNS, email, or verbal transmission of contents) is strictly prohibited.

• Theses may not be quoted or reproduced in reports, papers, or other works. They are provided strictly for research purposes, and may not be used for any other purpose.

• Viewing is only permitted in the areas designated by the library.

• Please understand that access is granted solely thanks to the goodwill of the authors, who have permitted viewing to support the research of their juniors. We ask that you respect this intention.

• Please note that violations of these rules may be reported to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the Dean of the Graduate School, and may result in suspension of access to undergraduate and master’s theses.

Doctoral theses completed in or after June 2013 are available in electronic format on the International Christian University Repository, with some exceptions. 

Hard copies of doctoral theses are stored in the ASRS and can be searched and accessed via OPAC.

Usage Procedure

1. Select the Advanced Search screen in OPAC.  

2. Select [ICU Doctoral Degree] in the [Collection] section.

3. Enter your search terms and perform the search.  

4. Click on the title of the thesis you wish to view to display the detailed screen.  

5. Click the [Click to Retrieve] button in the [ASRS] section to retrieve the thesis from the ASRS.  

6. Go to the basement counter of the Othmer Library, present your ID card, and receive the thesis from the staff.  

7. Return the thesis to the basement counter of the Othmer Library immediately after you finish viewing it.

Lecture Series (Access restricted to ICU members)

• 2023: "Tell us! Senior Thesis Experiences!" 

• 2022: "Library Lecture for Senior Thesis"

• 2019: "Seniors' Thesis Experiences" 

YouTube

• Playlist of Videos Useful for Writing a Senior Thesis

ICU Senior Thesis Related Website Links Collection

• Techniques for mastering Microsoft Word (ICU-TV)

• Senior Thesis (ICU ehandbook)

• Senior Thesis Guidelines (ICU ehandbook)

• Friends of ICU Academic Awards (Advancement Office Page)

• Major Information Site (*Major Information > Each Major Page > (Banner at the bottom right of the page) Sample Format for Senior Thesis / 卒業論文用書式サンプル)