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Date & Time:Friday, April 1, 2022
Format: Hybrid-style Online (Zoom) and In-Person (Pre-Registration Required)
Venue: Convention Hall (B-Con Plaza)
Please visit the AY2022 Spring Semester New Student Orientation page
for details on how to participate.
| Opening Address |
| Ritsumeikan Anthem |
| Address by The University Representative |
| Introduction on Congratulatory Address |
| Address on behalf of Current Students and Incoming Students |
| Closing Address |
*Based on the event guidelines from the national government and Oita Prefecture, after taking adequate preventative measures, it has been decided to hold the ceremony Hybrid-style, both in-person and online via Zoom.
*Based on the status of infections the in-person part of the ceremony may be cancelled at the last minute and the ceremony may be held online-only.
*Each new student may bring up to two parents/guardians to the ceremony. The entrance ceremony will also be broadcast simultaneously. We hope that your family and friends who cannot attend the ceremony in person will be able to watch the simultaneous broadcast.
Governor of Oita Prefecture
Mr. HIROSE Katsusada
Congratulations to all of you who are beginning your studies at the prestigious Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of your family members on this joyous occasion.
Since its founding in April of 2000, APU has kept a stellar track record as a leader in the globalization of higher education in Japan, including the acquisition of international accreditation for its world-class business school. It is a bastion of knowledge that Oita can proudly boast of to the world, but it is also firmly integrated in its local community. By assisting with intercultural understanding and English education at elementary and junior high schools throughout the prefecture and by participating in local events, APU has proven to be a strong partner in the internationalization and revitalization of Oita. Furthermore, when the new “College for Sustainability and Tourism” is established next year in 2023, I expect it to also contribute greatly to the promotion of our local tourism industry.
Global, yet still firmly rooted in its local community—it is no wonder that APU has attracted students from about 90 different countries and regions. Here, I am certain you will be able to be constantly exposed to the trends of the world, learn about a myriad of ideas, and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. Everything you learn and everyone you meet at APU will help you grow as a person and take the future into your own hands.
While attending APU, I hope you will take an interest in what Oita has to offer. Enjoy everything from its abundant natural beauty and history to its culture and unique local foods as you proactively deepen your ties with the people of the prefecture. I also hope that Oita can become your “home away from home” and that, one day, every one of you may be able to become a bridge between different countries, between different regions, between different people, and of course, between Oita and the world at large.
In closing, I would like to wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors, and I pray for the continued prosperity of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
During orientation, important information about studying at APU (curriculum, course registration, grading, etc.) as well as leading a physically and mentally healthy student life will be provided during the guidance sessions.
Orientation Period: Tue., March 29, 2022 ～ Fri., April 8, 2022
Academic Office |
Student Activities Guide |
APU response to novel coronavirus/COVID-19 |
So, why did you choose APU?
Introduce yourself to everyone at APU! Using the hashtag #NewToAPU, tell us, “Why did you choose APU?”
We will feature YOUR posts on the APU official Instagram @ritsumeikanapu & @apu.student !
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