ID・Password
APU user IDs and Passwords are very important, as they are the way the university authorizes user access to the network environment or IT services. Please be very careful with handling your information. Also, if you leave the university you will no longer be able to use your APU user ID.
You can access email, calendar, and other services using the email address provided by APU.
APU’s email system uses Microsoft’s Office365 system.
Please click here to check your system settings regularly for security measures.
- APU Email Starter Manual (PDF)
- Outlook on the Web User Manuals
- Email Client Setup Manuals
- Outlook User Manuals
Printers
APU provides users with Cloud On-Demand Print (CODP) Services. Users can send a print job directly from their PCs or smartphones in advance, so they can print directly from the printer without using the PCs in the MMR or USB memory devices.
Office 365
1. Installation
Current students and faculty/staff can install the latest version of Office on their personal or work PCs.
- Office365 ProPlus Installation Manuals
2. Multifactor Authentication
When signing in to Office365 from off campus, in addition to a username and password users must also use a secondary method (via smartphone, mobile phone, etc.) to authenticate their sign in.
3．OneDrive
Using OneDrive, users can save their data to the cloud then access it again from anywhere with an internet connection via any device, so they no longer have to carry around USB memory devices to save or edit their files from anywhere.
4．Microsoft Teams（For Faculty & Staff Only）
Microsoft Teams is an Office 365 application that provides a digital environment for teams that combines chats, forums, web meetings, file sharing, calendars, and other functions to permit users to manage the progress of their business, research, and communication.
Classroom Facilities
In cooperation with the Ritsumeikan University Information Systems group, APU provides technological infrastructure and information systems for the promotion of research and educational activities. Computers are not only available in computer labs, but a PC for instructor use has been provided in each regular classroom as well.
VPN
A VPN is required to access APU’s online databases from off campus. Use of this service is limited to activities related to research and education, so Please note that misuse or abuse found for any other purpose may result in disciplinary measures.
- VPN Setup Manuals
Wireless LAN
You can connect to the university’s wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) via personal laptop or smartphone. An APU username and password are required for use.
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Setup Manuals
Software
Windows 10 Education
Students can upgrade the computers to the Microsoft Windows 10 Education OS.
Please read the software user agreements carefully to ensure you do not violate the license conditions.
