2. Change of College
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“Change of College” is the process by which an APU student changes from their current college to another college within the University, effective from the 3rd or 5th semester of study. Applications for Change of College may be approved following deliberation by the college the student wishes to join. As a rule, applications are accepted when seats become available in each college.
Schedule
| Change of College From AY2026 Fall Semester | Change of College From AY2027 Spring Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Materials Available | Late May 2026 | Middle November 2026 |
| Application Period | Mon.June 8 - Fri. June 12, 2026 | Mon.November 30 - Fri.December 4, 2026 |
| Document Screening Results Announced | Wed. June 24, 2026, around 17:00 | Wed. December 16, 2026, around 17:00 |
| Interviews (tentative) | Fri.July 10 - Mon.July 20, 2026 | Tue.January 12 - Fri.January 22, 2027 |
| Interview Results Announced | Mon.September 7, 2026 | Wed.March 10, 2027 |
| Procedure Deadline | Middle of September 2026 | Late March 2027 |
| Effective Date | Mon.September 21, 2026 | Thu.April 1, 2027 |
Application and Screening
Application Period
- Change of college at the 3rd semester (Apply during the 2nd semester)
- Change of college at the 5th semester (Apply during the 4th semester)
Eligibility
- Change of college at the 3rd semester: Students must obtain at least 30 credits and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 by the end of their 2nd semester of study .
- Change of college at the 5th semester: Students must obtain at least 60 credits, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, and complete all required language courses by the end of their 4th semester of study.
Notes:
- *Students who are already registered for the Accelerated Graduation Program are not eligible to apply for Change of College.
- *Students may not apply for both Change of College and the Accelerated Graduation Program in the same semester.
- *Students who are on a leave of absence at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
Screening Method
After the document screening, an interview will be conducted to determine whether to approve the Change of College.
Credit Transfer
Credits earned from “Major Education Subjects” in the previous college will be treated as credits from “Other College Subjects” in the new college, with certain exceptions.
- *Once the Change of College has been approved, please complete the required procedures within the specified period. Failure to complete these procedures within the specified period will result in expulsion from the University.
Application
Application Guidelines
Application Materials
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Change of College Application (Word)
- *Change of College Application sample (PDF)
- *Only the signature or seal (inkan) of the actual “primary tuition provider” will be considered valid.
For international students, if the “primary tuition provider” does not have a seal, the provider’s signature alone will be sufficient. - *The “Change of College Application” can be downloaded before the application period begins. Please prepare it in advance so that you are ready to submit it within the application period.
- Statement of Purpose (Word)
- Change of College Fee: JPY 10,000
How to Submit
Please submit through Forms here.
Application Notes
- Once you submit your application, you cannot change or cancel it for any reason. Please carefully consider your circumstances before applying.
- The screening schedule cannot be changed at the applicant’s request for any reason.
- If your Change of College is approved, you will be removed from the register of your current college on the final day of the applicable semester.
- Please complete the necessary procedures within the prescribed timeframe. If you do not complete the procedures by the deadline, your approval for Change of College will be revoked, and you will be required to withdraw from your current college at the end of the semester.
Special Provision for Course Registration in Major Education Subjects (APM Only)
For students who have changed their college to APM, a special provision for course registration will be applied to APM Major Education Subjects that list Accounting I, Finance, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Management, and Research Design and Methods as prerequisite subjects. Under this special provision, students may register for the relevant Major Education Subjects even if they have not completed these prerequisite subjects.
For the list of eligible APM Major Education Subjects, please refer to Chapter 9: College of International Management > 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List> APM 2023 Curriculum Subject List & Course Outline.
- *This special provision applies only to course registration and does not change your graduation requirements.
