6. Course Formats

Under the Standards for the Establishment of Universities and APU’s University Regulations, the maximum number of credits from Distance Learning Courses that can be counted towards graduation is 60 credits. If a student earns more than 60 credits from applicable courses, the additional credits will not count toward the number of credits needed for graduation. In addition, please note that even if a student earns more than 60 credits for applicable courses, this will not be indicated under “Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation” on the “Grade Report [Credit Completion]” page of Campusmate.

As such, students must check and manage the number of credits earned through Distance Learning Courses themselves and make sure they do not exceed 60 credits.

(Example)
As shown in the figure below, both Student A and Student B have earned 124 credits. However, Student B has earned 64 credits from Distance Learning Courses. Only a maximum of 60 credits from Distance Learning Courses can count toward graduation, so the additional 4 credits (blue shaded area) are not recognized as counting towards their graduation requirements. For this reason, Student B has only earned 120 credits that count toward graduation.

Please check which courses (by year offered and subject name) are designated as “Distance Learning Courses” by the university from the document below. A maximum of 60 credits earned from the courses listed in this document may be counted towards graduation requirements. Please see “Subjects for Transferred Credits” below for details on how transferred credits are handled.

List of Distance Learning Courses (from AY 2023 onwards) Updated March 1, 2024

Courses not listed in the document above are not included in the 60-credit maximum as they were offered online as a special measure during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These courses will count toward graduation as normal.

However, regardless of the actual course format, there are some courses whose credits do not count toward graduation. Please note that credits from these courses are not included in the number of credits earned for graduation. Students should check the “Credit Requirement Area on Campusmate” section of the Subject List for their own college and curriculum for details about applicable subjects.
(Example) “Academic Advising”

Please check below for details on course formats.

In-Person Courses

Classes are held in person. However, for some courses, a number of classes may be held online (via Zoom). In that case, students will need to attend that particular class online via Zoom.

*How to check the Zoom Meeting ID if some classes will be held online or on demand → The course instructor will notify students of the Zoom Meeting ID or access method (URL, etc.).

Distance Learning Courses

Classes are held online (via Zoom or on-demand). However, for some courses, a number of classes may be held in person. In that case, students will need to attend the class in-person in the classroom.

Format / Notation on Course Timetable (AY 2024 Courses)	Maximum Number of Distance Learning Credits Counted Toward Graduation
“Online)” is written before the course name Zoom Meeting ID listed on the Course Timetable	60 Credits

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