Regarding the Information Media Studies System Starting (FY 2026)
We would like to inform you of the following:
- Regarding the Information Media Systems Classroom and PC Renewal (Removal) to Conclude in Fiscal Year 2025
- Regarding the renewal to the next-generation system in fiscal year 2026
- Regarding classroom usage in fiscal year 2026
Regarding the Information Media Studies Systems Classroom and PC Renewal (Removal) to Conclude (FY 2025)
The current Information Media Studies System PCs will be discontinued as of February 6, 2026.
Notice Poster: Notice of PC Discontinuation in FY 2025
Please make sure to back up any data created on the current system by February 6, 2026.
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The new classrooms for the Information Media Studies System will be consolidated into three rooms in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building.
For classroom reservations in AY2026,
please use:2026 Academic Year PC Lab Reservations ※Nagoya University internal access only
For other computer-based learning, the university network will remain available,
but students will need to bring their own devices (PCs/tablets) under the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy.
For details on the new system, please refer to the next section, “Regarding classroom usage in fiscal year 2026.”
Regarding the Next-Generation System Update (FY 2026)
The Next-Generation Information Media Studies System will commence in April 2026. As part of the transition to a fully BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environment, the next-generation system will continue to maintain several PC classrooms as outlined below.
Key Changes from the Current System:
■ Higashiyama Campus – PC Classrooms ■
| Location | Classroom | OS | Student PC | Instructor PC |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences,2F | Sub-Lab A | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 104 | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences,2F | Sub-Lab B | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 28 | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences,2F | Sub-Lab C (formerly CALL3) | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 40 | 1 |
| Central Library,2F | Seminar Room A | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot） | 25 | 1 |
| Central Library,2F | Multipurpose Learning Area | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 15 | 0 |
■ Daiko Campus – PC Classrooms ■
| Location | Classroom | OS | Student PC | Instructor PC |
| School of Health Sciences Main Building,2F | Information Media Room(1) | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 52 | 1 |
| School of Health Sciences Main Building,2F | Information Media Room(2) | Windows 11 / Linux (Dual Boot) | 6 | 0 |
Virtual Desktop Environment:
A cloud-based Windows environment will be available for remote access. Details will be announced later.
Current System Operation Period:
Until February 6, 2026
Update Work Period:
February 7 – mid-March 2026 (system unavailable during this time)
Other:
- Please back up any data stored on the current system using OneDrive or USB memory.
- The next system will use Tokai National Higher Education and Research System accounts for login.
- Please note that OS and software provided on fixed PCs may change depending on circumstances.
Classroom Reservations for AY2026
Reservations for PC classrooms in the General Education Building can be made via:
2026 Academic Year PC Lab Reservations ※Nagoya University internal access only
Available rooms:
- Sub-Lab A
- Sub-Lab B
- Sub-Lab C (formerly CALL3)
※For classrooms in the Department of Health Sciences at the School of Medicine and the University Library, please contact the respective departments.
Recommendation for Public Key Authentication
The Information Media Studies System provides Linux servers accessible via SSH.
While you can log in using your Nagoya University ID and password,
we recommend using public key authentication for enhanced security.
For details, please see here.
Please take and pass Annual Information Security Training.
When you pass on Annual Information Security Training , campus information service becomes available.
All members of the Nagoya University must take the Annual Information Security Training.
For information regarding the THERS account, please see the "THERS account homepage" .
※ Note: Nagoya University ID and THERS account are different. ※
The Nagoya University ID enables you to use Nagoya University ID-authenticated
information services such as the Information Media Studies System and the campus wireless LAN (NUWNET)
by setting up your information environment (setting up multi-factor authentication and changing your password).
For problems with your Nagoya University ID, please see the Questions page.
Unlock Nagoya University ID.
Students and faculty members who have been enrolled in Nagoya University since before
the 2025 academic year and have not yet taken
the "Information Security Training for New Students" and "Yearly Information Security Check"
will have their Nagoya University ID accounts locked.
To unlock the ID lock：
Contact window at the Information Technology Center 1F.
Phone: 052-789-4354
Via website: https://qa.icts.nagoya-u.ac.jp/
Email: center@itc.nagoya-u.ac.jp
