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Credit Requirement Consultation

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To help students better understand their graduation requirements and plan for course registration, students can check their credit requirements and acquired credits by following the procedure outlined below.
However, it's important to note that checking one's credit status through the Credit Completion Check alone does not guarantee that a student will successfully graduate.

The standard length of study (4 years for undergraduate students) is determined by APU's academic regulations. In addition, each college has its own requirements for graduation. Between the College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS), the College of International Management (APM), and the College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST), each curriculum has different requirements (college courses, area of study courses, etc.) for graduation.
For details on graduation requirements, please refer to Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of APU’s Academic Information page: “Curriculum and Graduation Requirements for Each College”.
For graduation expectations, please see Chapter 6 of Academic Information: “Grades and GPA”.

How to Apply（consultation via email only）

1. Fill out the “Credit Completion Check” and submit it to acsubmit@apu.ac.jp.

Please download the “Credit Completion Check” which applies to you from the link below. Please fill out the sheet while referring to “How to fill out the Checklist”, and after it is complete, please submit it to the Student Office via email (acsubmit@apu.ac.jp).

2. The Office will review the “Credit Completion Check”

The Student Office will review the submitted file, add comments, and return it to the student via email.

Due to periodical maintenance, CAMPUS WEB will be unavailable during the following times:
・Daily from 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM (However, during course registration periods: 2:00 AM to 6:30 AM)
・Every Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 AM of the following morning (Note: In some occasions maintenance might not be performed)

Time Required for Results

  • It will take approximately 2 to 3 days for the results to be returned.
  • Many students apply right before or after course registration periods, so it may take time for the Office to check the information and return the results. Please submit applications with plenty of time to spare.

Important notes when applying directly before or after Course Registration Periods

Consultation requests submitted during the Course Registration periods will be reviewed sequentially beginning at noon on the day following the end of each period.
Please note that the information we can refer to during the consultation will vary depending on when you submit your request.
※The course registration schedule is available here.

Before the Lottery-Based Registration Period results are announced:
Your consultation will be based on the number of credits you have earned up to the most recently completed semester.
(After the results of the Prior Application Period for Courses Requiring University Approval 1 are released, the credits registered through that process will also be reflected.)
After the Lottery-Based Registration Period results are announced:
Your consultation will reflect the credits registered through the Lottery-Based Registration beginning at noon on the day after the results are released.
After a Priority Registration Period / Course Drop Period:
Your consultation will reflect the credits added or dropped during the respective period.

Notes

  • The consultation do not serve as proof of whether a student is approved for graduation. The Office cannot answer whether a student is approved for graduation.
  • Students should state if they are Accelerated Graduation Program students or transfer students in their application.
  • The “Credit Completion Check” issued after the consultation is not an official document and cannot be submitted to external organizations (such as for job offers or graduate school applications).

Commonly Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.
Can I include tentative credits on the Credit Completion Check?
A.

Unfortunately, Off-campus programs credits and other such tentative credits cannot be calculated through the Credit Completion Check. Please add the extra credits to each subject field yourself using the information listed on the Tentative Credit Transfer Form.

Q.
If I meet all graduation requirements, do I need to enroll in courses during the final semester?
A.

There is no set number of credits required per semester to graduate from APU.
If you meet the graduation requirements, it is your decision whether or not to enroll in further classes. If you are on a scholarship program or visa, please check the relevant terms and conditions carefully prior to course registration.

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