1. What is Course Registration?
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1-1. What is the Course Registration?
Course registration is the process of each student registering for classes they would like to take, as well as a declaration of intent. Course registration is the most important part of course planning, and absolutely necessary in order to attend classes, receive credits, and graduate.
Please use extra caution when registering for classes to ensure that you are able to progress smoothly in your study plan.
1-2. Credit Registration Limits
- There is a fixed maximum number of credits for which students may register each semester.
- There are no minimum credit requirements per semester.
- However, there are minimum requirements when applying for certain scholarships and programs.
- As the number of credits registered may impact visa status for international students, please consult the Student Office in this matter.
Maximum Number of Credits
| Semester | Regular Students | Accelerated Graduation Program Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 18 Credits | ― |
| 2nd Semester | 18 Credits | ― |
| 3rd Semester | 20 Credits | 24 Credits |
| 4th Semester | 20 Credits | 24 Credits |
| 5th Semester | 20 Credits | 24 Credits |
| 6th Semester | 20 Credits | 24 Credits |
| 7th Semester | 24 Credits | 24 Credits |
| 8th Semester and over | 24 Credits | 24 Credits |
1-3. Course Registration Overview
In order to take classes, students must first register for courses during “Course Registration Periods” held before each semester begins.
【Registration Steps】
1. Check the course registration schedule for the corresponding semester.
2. Understand your own status of credits earned in section [Registered Courses and Grade Report] on CAMPUS WEB, and by referring to the graduation requirements for your college and curriculum, confirm the courses and number of credits you need.
3.
Refer to the 'Subject List' for your college and curriculum, the timetable, and syllabi to confirm the course codes and time (day/period) for the courses you wish to register for.
※Because some courses are unavailable through lottery-based registration or might become full during priority registration period, you might be unable to register for a course. Plan your timetable considering different scenarios.
4.
Check the timetable for courses registered by the University (required and language subjects). Since day and period for these courses vary depending on the student, you must check the course codes of your registered courses on CAMPUS WEB in the section [Registered Courses and Grade Report] and cross-reference them with the information in [Chapter 2. Classes and Syllabus] → [2. Course Timetable] of the Academic Information website to confirm the days and periods of those courses registered by your university.
※Verify that your schedule created in step [3] above, does not conflict with any university-registered courses (required/language courses), and prioritize these to plan your course registration.
5.
Complete course registration during the registration periods. CAMPUS WEB has two registration methods:
・Course Registration via Timetable: Selecting the desired day and period from the schedule to register a course.
・Course Registration via Course Code: Directly typing the course code of the desired subject to register.
6.
Confirm the registered courses on CAMPUS WEB in section [Registered Courses and Grades Report].
From the day after the “Priority Registration Period B” ends, you can check the day/period and classroom of your registered courses in [Web Timetable] in the Student Portal and prepare for the start of classes.
1-4. Procedures available during the Course Registration Period
| Period | Timing | Registration Changes Possible | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Courses | 1st Quarter Courses | 2nd Quarter Courses | Session Courses | ||
|
Application Period for Courses Requiring University Approval 1 (Prior Application Period1) *Current and returning students/ Exchange students, etc.(current) |
Before the commencement of classes |
Apply only | Apply only | Apply only | Apply only |
| *registered courses cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Lottery-based Registration Period *Current and returning students/ Exchange students, etc.(current) |
Before the commencement of classes |
Apply only | Apply only | Apply only | Apply only |
| *registered courses cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Priority Registration Period A (Semester Level Priority(starting with highest semester level)) *Current and returning students/ Exchange students, etc.(current) |
Before the commencement of classes |
Add / Drop | Add / Drop | Add / Drop | Add / Drop |
| *courses registered by the university or Prior Application or Lottery-based registration cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Application Period for Courses Requiring University Approval 2 (Prior Application Period2) New and reenrolling students/ Exchange students, etc. (new) |
Before the commencement of classes |
Apply only | Apply only | Apply only | Apply only |
| *registered courses cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Priority Registration Period B *All students |
Before the commencement of classes |
Add / Drop | Add / Drop | Add / Drop | Add / Drop |
| *courses registered by the university or Prior Application or Lottery-based registration cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Course Drop Period 1 *All students |
1 week after the commencement of 1Q classes |
Drop only | Drop only | Drop only | Drop only |
| *courses registered by the university or Prior Application or Lottery-based registration cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Priority Registration Period C *All students |
Before the commencement of 2Q classes |
Cannot Change | Cannot Change | Add / Drop | Add / Drop |
| *courses registered by the university or Prior Application or Lottery-based registration cannot be dropped | |||||
|
Course Drop Period 2 *All students |
1 week after the commencement of 2Q classes |
Cannot Change | Cannot Change | Drop only | Drop only |
| *courses registered by the university or Prior Application or Lottery-based registration cannot be dropped | |||||
- “Exchange Students, etc.” includes incoming exchange students (overseas and domestic) and fee-based study abroad students(overseas) .
【Notes】
- Courses registered by the University and designated classes will be registered by the University.
- Students to whom the following conditions apply are not allowed to register for Session courses.
Please check the conditions here.
1-5. Trading Registered Courses with Other Students
Course registration is an incredibly important procedure for studying at university. Trading or exchanging registered courses violates APU’s rules regarding course registration.
Registering for courses you do not plan on taking with the intent of trading or exchanging them is a severe infringement on other students’ rights to study as it prevents them from taking courses they earnestly want to study. Furthermore, the following acts are all subject to disciplinary action: trading a registered course with another student, asking another student to trade a registered course with you, actually receiving a traded course from another student, and intending to trade a course even if you did not in the end.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
