Year one through year four will consist of ongoing group education. Through things such as discussions and presentations that are only possible in the learning environment of a small group, students will, step by step, gain academic skills and the ability to complete their graduation research work.

After the completion of their second year, students will select an Advanced Seminar (zemi) class in which to participate for their remaining two years. While receiving advice from the Advanced Seminar faculty advisor, students will pursue research on a theme of their choice, and in the last semester of their fourth year, they will consolidate and conclude their graduation research.