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Basic Academic Information

Basic information needed to study at university

Chapter 1: Academic Calendar & ProgressionInformation about the maximum term of enrolment, semester and year levels, and the academic calendar (annual schedule)
- 1. Academic Calendar
- 2. Academic Progression and Graduation
Chapter 2: Classes & SyllabusClass format, course timetable, class cancellations and make-up classes, class absences, etc.
Chapter 3: CreditsThe credit system and how to earn credits
Chapter 4: Course RegistrationCredit registration limits, course registration schedule, how to register for courses, important notes, etc.
Chapter 5: ExaminationsFinal and make-up exams, reports, plagiarism
Chapter 6: Grading & GPAGrading method and GPA calculation formula
Chapter 7: Other Procedures (College Transfer, Accelerated Graduation, etc.)College transfer, Accelerated Graduation Program, etc.
- 1. Accelerated Graduation Program
- 2. College Transfer
- 3. Graduate School Subjects Early Enrollment Program (This program is currently on hold, with no plans to reopen applications at this time.)
- 4. Reenrollment/Transfer
- 5. Pre-enrollment Credit Transfer
- 6. Certifications

Curriculum & Graduation Requirements for Each College

Please refer to the following pages for details about each college's curriculum and graduation requirements.

Chapter 8: College of Asia Pacific StudiesAPS's human resource development goals and graduation requirements. Please check the information for your curriculum
- 1. What is a Curriculum?
- 2. About the College of Asia Pacific Studies
- 3. Graduation Requirements & Areas of Study
- 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List
- 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects)
  5-1. English Language
  
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  5-2. Japanese Language
  
  5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages)
- 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects)
  6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects?
  
  6-2. Student Success Workshop (SSW)・Multicultural Cooperative Workshop (MCW)
- 7. APS Major Education Subjects
  7-1. What are APS Major Education Subjects?
  
  7-2. Seminar Subjects
- 8. Honors Program
Chapter 9: College of International ManagementAPM's human resource development goals and graduation requirements. Please check the information for your curriculum
- 1. What is a Curriculum?
- 2. About the College of International Management
- 3. Graduation Requirements & Areas of Study
- 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List
- 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects)
  5-1. English Language
  
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  5-2. Japanese Language
  
  5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages)
- 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects)
  6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects?
  
  6-2. Student Success Workshop (SSW)・Multicultural Cooperative Workshop (MCW)
- 7. APM Major Education Subjects
  7-1. What are APM Major Education Subjects?
  
  7-2. Seminar Subjects
- 8. Application to take APM Required Subjects in Opposite Language
Chapter 10: College of Sustainability and TourismST's human resource development goals and graduation requirements.
- 1. What is a Curriculum?
- 2. About the College of Sustainability and Tourism
- 3. Graduation Requirements
- 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List
- 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects)
  5-1. English Language
  
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  5-2. Japanese Language
  
  5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages)
- 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects)
  6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects?
  
  6-2. Student Success Workshop (SSW)・Multicultural Cooperative Workshop (MCW)
- 7. ST Major Education Subjects
  7-1. What are ST Major Education Subjects?
  
  7-2. Seminar Subjects

Study Abroad, Learning Support and Ceremonies

Off-campus ProgramsDomestic and international programs, student exchange programs
Office Hours & ConsultationsOverview of student support, including faculty contact information, course registration advising, etc.
Other (External Examinations & Lecture TAs･SAs)Language proficiency examinations conducted on campus, lecture TAs･SAs, etc.
IT SupportInformation about the systems used at APU, including APU accounts, Office365, Moodle, etc.
Degree Conferral CeremonyInformation about graduation ceremonies and receiving your diploma

1. What is a Curriculum?

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Your curriculum sets out your graduation requirements and the courses you can take. It is determined by the year you enroll at APU. Your curriculum will stay the same until graduation. (Excluding cases where there is a change in student status, such as readmission,etc.)
Please note that the curriculum for Japanese basis students changes depending on your residence status at the time of enrollment.

Curriculum	Remarks
2023 Curriculum	1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students from AY 2023 onwards. 2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students from AY 2024 onwards. 3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students from AY 2025 onwards.
2017 Curriculum	1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students between AY 2017 and AY 2022. 2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students between AY 2018 and AY 2023. 3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students between AY 2019 and AY 2024.
2011 Curriculum	1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students between AY 2011 and AY 2016. 2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students between AY 2011 and AY 2017. 3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students between AY 2011 and AY 2018. 4.Students who originally enrolled before AY 2011, but as a result of reinstatement or readmission will be in the same semester as students in Group 1.

2023 Curriculum

1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students from AY 2023 onwards.
2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students from AY 2024 onwards.
3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students from AY 2025 onwards.

2023 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

College	College of International Management(APM)
Enrollment Language	Japanese-Basis (J)		English-Basis (E)
Residence Status at Enrollment	Japanese / Non-Student Visa	Student Visa

Curriculum	APM23JD	APM23JI	APM23E
Meaning	APM 2023 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) Domestic Student	APM 2023 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) International Student	APM 2023 Curriculum English-Basis (E)

※Japanese-basis domestic students must complete at least 20 credits of Common Liberal Arts or Major Education Subjects (either from their own college or another college) held in English.
※Even if your residence status (domestic/international) changes after enrollment, your curriculum and graduation requirements do not change.

2017 Curriculum

1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students between AY 2017 and AY 2022.
2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students between AY 2018 and AY 2023.
3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students between AY 2019 and AY 2024.

2017 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

College	College of International Management(APM)
Enrollment Language	Japanese-Basis (J)		English-Basis (E)
Residence Status at Enrollment	Japanese / Non-Student Visa	Student Visa

Curriculum	APM17JD	APM17JI	APM17E
Meaning	APM 2017 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) Domestic Student	APM 2017 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) International Student	APM 2017 Curriculum English-Basis (E)

※Japanese-basis domestic students must complete at least 20 credits of Common Liberal Arts or Major Education Subjects (either from their own college or another college) held in English.
※Even if your residence status (domestic/international) changes after enrollment, your curriculum and graduation requirements do not change.

2011 Curriculum

1.Students who enrolled as new (1st-semester) students between AY 2011 and AY 2016.
2.Students who enrolled as 2nd-year transfer students between AY 2011 and AY 2017.
3.Students who enrolled as 3rd-year transfer students between AY 2011 and AY 2018.
4.Students who originally enrolled before AY 2011, but as a result of reinstatement or readmission will be in the same semester as students in Group 1.

2011 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

College	College of International Management(APM)
Enrollment Language	Japanese-Basis (J)		English-Basis (E)
Residence Status at Enrollment	Japanese / Non-Student Visa	Student Visa

Curriculum	APM11JD	APM11JI	APM11E
Meaning	APM 2011 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) Domestic Student	APM 2011 Curriculum Japanese-Basis (J) International Student	APM 2011 Curriculum English-Basis (E)

※Japanese-basis domestic students must complete at least 20 credits of Common Liberal Arts or Major Education Subjects (either from their own college or another college) held in English.
※Even if your residence status (domestic/international) changes after enrollment, your curriculum and graduation requirements do not change.

1. What is a Curriculum?

232023 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

172017 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

112011 Curriculum

College of International Management (APM)

2023 Curriculum

2017 Curriculum

2011 Curriculum