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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.

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. SSW & 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. SSW & 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. SSW & 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)Language proficiency examinations conducted on campus, lecture TAs, 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. Grades and GPA

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Grading System

The APU letter grade system is as follows.

Letter	Grade (%)	Grade Point Value	Pass / Fail
A+	90% or higher	4.0	Pass
A	80-89%	3.0
B	70-79%	2.0
C	60-69%	1.0
F	59% or lower	0.0	Fail

Grades are evaluated using a 5-level letter grade scale: A+, A, B. C, and F. Each letter grade is also given a corresponding grade point value.

*Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University does not have a grade and GPA ranking system

Other Evaluation Codes

Code	Definition	Memo
P	Pass	Utilized in some subjects
T	Transfer	A maximum of 60 credits*
R	Approved for Re-registration	Credits are not counted
E	Exemption	Credits are not counted

*Credits transferred at the time of enrollment at APU do not count toward the 60 credit limit for 2nd or 3rd year transfer students ONLY.

Grade Evaluations Shown on Transcipt of Academic Record and Grade Reports

Please note that Transcipt of Academic Record and student grade reports may vary in content. See below for details.

All Curriculum

Grade Evaluation	Official Transcript	Student Grade Report
All grades except ″F″	Will be printed *Grades cannot be cancelled　once received.	Will be printed *Grades cannot be cancelled　once received.
″F″ grade	Will be printed	Will be printed

For Readmitted or Reinstated Students whose curriculum change from AY2006 Curriculum to the AY 2011 Curriculum.

Grade Evaluation	Official Transcript	Student Grade Report
All grades except ″F″	Will be printed *Grades cannot be cancelled　once received.	Will be printed *Grades cannot be cancelled　once received.
″F″ grade	Will not be printed	Only ″F″ grades for that semester will be printed.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A GPA is a value representing a student’s overall grade evaluation, calculated from the individual grades of their classes according to a specific set of rules established by the University.

Cumulative GPA and Semester GPA

"Cumulative GPA" is calculated from the time of a student’s enrollment through to a student’s last semester. This is the number that is printed on official transcripts. Cumulative GPA is used when applying for exchange programs, the Accelerated Graduation Program, priority registration, etc.

"Semester GPA" is calculated using only the grades acquired in the present semester. This is the number that is not included on official transcripts. Semester GPA is used when applying for scholarships, priority registration, etc.

*Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University does not have a grade and GPA ranking system

Calculating GPA

All Curriculum

Cumulative GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)

Total registered credits（excluding P/T）

Semester GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)

Registered credits for given semester（excluding P/T）

For Readmitted or Reinstated Students whose curriculum change from AY2006 Curriculum to the AY 2011 Curriculum.

Cumulative GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+

Total completed credits（excluding P/T）

当該セメスターGPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)

Registered credits for given semester（excluding P/T）

Undergraduate Student GPA Data

A distribution chart of student Cumulative GPA and Semester GPA is posted below each semester. This data will give students an approximate idea of their academic standing at APU.

【2024AY Spring Semester】

Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GPA Data