Commencement: 2016 (academic year)

　The Commencement was held on 23rd March, 2017. President’s address is as follows.

　Among today’s graduates are 44 international students from 6 different countries.
　You have made it to this day after studying hard, and overcoming the differences in language, lifestyle and food here in Japan.
　I congratulate you on your great efforts, and I wish you every success in your future endeavours.
　I hope that you will look back on the time you had here in Yamanashi with fondness, and treasure the memories of the people you met and the things you learned at our university.
　Thank you.