2026 Spring Entrance Ceremony

April 2026 Entrance Ceremony and Welcome Program Information

Please visit the AY2026 Spring Semester New Student Orientation page for details on how to participate.

Entrance Ceremony / Welcome Program Schedule

  • Date
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Time
    13:00 - 19:30
  • Venue
    Campus of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Campus)

Entrance Ceremony

  • College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)/ Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA)
    13:00 - 13:30
  • College of International Management (APM)/ Graduate School of Management (GSM)
    14:30 - 15:00
  • College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST)
    16:00 - 16:30
  • Venue
    Millenium Hall

Welcome Programs

  • Events13:45 - 19:15
  • Fireworks19:15 - 19:30

Notes

About the transportation to the university

We kindly ask that visitors use public transportation when coming to the university. (Please be noted that you cannot visit by car.)

About the Limit of Attendees for the Ceremony Hall

Regarding entry to the ceremony hall, we request no more than "the new student + 1 guest" to enter the auditorium due to the capacity. For the other guests, we kindly ask for your understanding that they will be able to watch the event via live stream from a separate area on campus.
(There is no limit on the number of visitors to the university, only the ceremony hall)

About Photo and Video Shooting

Photos and videos will be taken by APU staff and media on the day of the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform a nearby APU staff member. If you have any concerns after the event, please contact us at the following:
APU Public Relations: r-apu@apu.ac.jp

Entrance Ceremony Live Stream

The ceremonies for each college and graduate school will be live-streamed on YouTube.
*Streaming will be available only during the scheduled ceremony times.

Entrance Ceremony

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