Chronology of the Doshisha
| 1875 | Nov.29 | Doshisha Eigakko (Academy) established with eight students and two teachers; Neesima and J.D.Davis | |
| 1876 | Sep. | The first two school buildings constructed on the Imadegawa campus | |
| 1883 | Feb. | School regulations of Doshisha established Neesima named first chancellor |
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| 1884 | Apr. | Neesimafs second visit to Europe and the US | |
| Sep. | Shoeikan, the first brick building on campus, constructed (designated as an important cultural property) | ||
| 1886 | June | Doshisha Chapel constructed (designated as an important cultural property) | |
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1887 | Nov. | Doshisha Hospital and Kyoto Training School for Nurses established |
| Nov. | The library (present Yushukan) opened (designated as an important cultural property) | ||
| 1888 | Nov. | Charter of the Doshisha announced in major newspapers and magazines | |
| 1890 | Jan.23 | Neesima dies in Kanagawa Prefecture at the age of 46 | |
| July | Harris Scientific School constructed, funded by J.N. Harris (designated as an important cultural property) | ||
| Sep. | Harris Scientific School opened | ||
| 1891 | Sep. | School of Politics and Law established | |
| 1892 | June | Comprehensive and specialized courses established at Doshisha GirlsfSchool | |
| 1894 | Jan. | Clark Memorial Hall established (designated as an important cultural property) | |
| 1896 | Apr. | Futsu Gakko (Regular School) renamed as Doshisha Koto Futsu Gakko (Doshisha Upper Regular School) Doshisha Jinjo Chugakko (Doshisha Junior High School) established |
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| 1897 | June | Demachi Kindergarten (later renamed as Doshisha Kindergarten) established | |
| 1904 | Apr. | Doshisha Seminary and Doshisha College established under the College Law | |
| 1907 | Jan. | Tasuku Harada named seventh chancellor |







