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This page introduces all the icons used on this website and explains the chapter structure.
Introduction
This website is designed to help students understand the organization of their university studies by reading Chapters 1 to 10 in order. The content covers all the information each student needs to plan their studies from enrollment to graduation. Please carefully read through all the information on this website so you can plan your studies systematically.
If it is your first time using this website, we recommend reading all the information in order starting from Chapter 1 to understand the organization of academic study at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
Please check the information below for an explanation of each menu item as well as the icons used on this website.
List of Functions
The following icons appear at the top of each page.
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Click on the printer icon if you want to print a webpage. The print preview page will then be displayed. From the print preview page, you will have the option to either print or save the page as a PDF. Choose the option that suits your needs.
② Bookmark
You can bookmark pages by clicking on the “★” at the top of each page. Clicking on ② will take to a page with a list of all your bookmarked pages.
This page lists all your bookmarked pages.
③ Change Font Size
You can change the font size (regular/large) by clicking on this button.
④ Site Search
If you click on ④, then a search box will pop up. You can search the website for information by entering keywords into the search box.
⑤ Change Language
You can change the site language (Japanese/English) by clicking on this button.
List of Chapters
Please refer to the following list of chapters if you are not sure where to find the information you need on this website.
Basic Academic Information
Chapters 1 to 7 cover basic academic information that applies to all undergraduate students regardless of which college they belong to.
Chapter 1: Academic Calendar & Progression
| 1. Academic Calendar | APU’s annual schedule |
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| 2. Academic Progression and Graduation | Explanation of year level, semester level, and the general requirements for graduation |
Chapter 2: Classes & Syllabus
| 1. Syllabus | Each syllabus contains information about course content, course objectives, teaching method, notes for students, and more. |
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| 2. Course Timetable | The course timetable for the current semester is available here. |
| 3. Class Cancellations and Make-up Classes | How to get information about class cancellations and make-up classes |
| 4. Class Absences (Illness or Bereavement) |
Check this page if you are absent from class due to illness, injury, or bereavement. |
Chapter 3: Credits
| 1. Credits | Explanation of the credit system and the relationship between the number of credits and number of class sessions for each subject |
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Chapter 4: Course Registration
| 1. What is Course Registration | How to register for the courses you want to take |
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| 2. Course Registration Schedule & Procedures | The course registration schedule for the current semester is available here. There is also information about what you can do during each course registration period. |
| 3. How to Register for Courses | How to use Campusmate for course registration |
| 4. APU Glossary | Summary of common terminology used at university and APU |
| 5. FAQ | Answers to frequently asked questions about course registration |
Chapter 5: Examinations
| 1. Final Exams | The schedule and timetable for final exams are available here. |
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| 2. Make-up Exams | Notices about how to apply for make-up exams and the exam schedule |
| 3. Final Reports | Notices about deadlines for final reports and other detailed information |
| 4. Plagiarism Policy | Summary of important notes to bear in mind when writing reports |
Chapter 6: Grading & GPA
| 1. Grades and GPA | Explanation of grading, the contents of academic transcripts, and the GPA calculation formula |
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| 2. Release of Grades & Grade Evaluation Comments | The dates that grades and graduation results will be announced are available here. |
| 3. Graduation Assessment | Information about the criteria and timing for graduation assessment |
| 4. Grade Inquiries | Check this page if you want to submit a grade inquiry after grades are released. |
Chapter 7: Other Procedures
(College Transfer, Accelerated Graduation, etc.)
| 1. Accelerated Graduation Program | Check this page if you are aiming to graduate within 3 or 3 1/2 years. |
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| 2. College Transfer | Check this page if you want to transfer to a different college at APU. |
| 3. Graduate School Subjects Early Enrollment Program | Check this page if you are considering going to one of APU’s graduate schools and want to take graduate school subjects as an undergraduate student. |
| 4. Pre-enrollment Credit Transfer | Check this page if you want to transfer credits that you earned at another university prior to enrollment at APU. |
| 5. Certifications | Check this page if you are considering obtaining GIS certification. |
Curriculum & Graduation Requirements for Each College
Chapters 8 to 10 are divided into separate chapters for each college.
Please check the information for your college.
Chapter 8: College of Asia Pacific Studies
| 1. What is a Curriculum? | This page explains curriculums, which differ depending on your year of enrollment. |
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| 2. About the College of Asia Pacific Studies | Information about APS’s human resource development goals, degree title, and curriculum policy |
| 3. Graduation Requirements & Areas of Study | Explanation of APS’s graduation requirements by curriculum |
| 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List | Check this page for information about course registration restrictions as well as which subjects are available to APS students. |
| 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects) |
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| ―5-1. English Language | Japanese-basis students are required to take English language subjects. |
| ―5-2. Japanese Language | English-basis students are required to take Japanese language subjects. |
| ―5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages) |
Check this page if you want to study the languages used in the Asia Pacific region. |
| 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) |
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| ―6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects? | Explanation of Common Liberal Arts Subjects |
| ―6-2. SSW & MCW | These subjects provide new students with the basic knowledge and methods needed to pursue their studies at APU. |
| 7. APS Major Education Subjects | |
| ―7-1. What are APS Major Education Subjects? | Explanation of APS Major Education Subjects |
| ―7-2. Seminar Subjects | Check this page for information about 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-year seminars. |
| 8. Honors Program | This program is only available to students who have registered “International Relations” as their Area of Study. |
Chapter 9: College of International Management
| 1. What is a Curriculum? | This page explains curriculums, which differ depending on your year of enrollment. |
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| 2. About the College of International Management | Information about APM’s human resource development goals, degree title, and curriculum policy |
| 3. Graduation Requirements & Areas of Study | Explanation of APM’s graduation requirements by curriculum |
| 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List | Check this page for information about course registration restrictions as well as which subjects are available to APM students. |
| 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects) |
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| ―5-1. English Language | Japanese-basis students are required to take English language subjects. |
| ―5-2. Japanese Language | English-basis students are required to take Japanese language subjects. |
| ―5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages) |
Check this page if you want to study the languages used in the Asia Pacific region. |
| 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) |
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| ―6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects? | Explanation of Common Liberal Arts Subjects |
| ―6-2. SSW & MCW | These subjects provide new students with the basic knowledge and methods needed to pursue their studies at APU. |
| 7. APM Major Education Subjects | |
| ―7-1. What are APM Major Education Subjects? | Explanation of APM Major Education Subjects |
| ―7-2. Seminar Subjects | Check this page for information about 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-year seminars. |
| 8. Application to take APM Required Subjects in Opposite Language | Check this page if you want to take an APM required subject in the opposite language to your enrollment-basis language. |
Chapter 10: College of Sustainability and Tourism
| 1. What is a Curriculum? | This page explains curriculums, which differ depending on your year of enrollment. |
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| 2. About the College of Sustainability and Tourism | Information about ST’s human resource development goals, degree title, and curriculum policy |
| 3. Graduation Requirements | Explanation of ST’s graduation requirements by curriculum |
| 4. Curriculum Outline & Subject List | Check this page for information about course registration restrictions as well as which subjects are available to ST students. |
| 5. Common Education Subjects (Language Education Subjects) |
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| ―5-1. English Language | Japanese-basis students are required to take English language subjects. |
| ―5-2. Japanese Language | English-basis students are required to take Japanese language subjects. |
| ―5-3. Asia Pacific Languages (AP Languages) |
Check this page if you want to study the languages used in the Asia Pacific region. |
| 6. Common Education Subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) |
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| ―6-1. What are Common Liberal Arts Subjects? | Explanation of Common Liberal Arts Subjects |
| ―6-2. SSW & MCW | These subjects provide new students with the basic knowledge and methods needed to pursue their studies at APU. |
| 7. ST Major Education Subjects | |
| ―7-1. What are ST Major Education Subjects? | Explanation of ST Major Education Subjects |
| ―7-2. Seminar Subjects | Check this page for information about 3rd- and 4th-year seminars. |
Other
| Off-campus Programs | Check this website for information about study abroad, overseas language study programs, and more. |
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| Office Hours & Consultations | Check this section for faculty contact information or if you want advice about improving your academic or language skills. |
| IT Support | Check this section for information about Moodle, Office365, etc. |
| Other (External Examinations & Lecture TAs) |
Check this section for information about on-campus language proficiency tests, lecture TAs, and more. |
| Degree Conferral Ceremony | Check this section for information about graduation ceremonies. |
