Event Schedule

Friday, March 13, 2026  10:00 - 15:30 (End Time Tentative)

March 2026 Graduates, Family, Guardians,
Families of graduating students may also participate.

Campus of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
(1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita)

■ College of International Management (APM) / Graduate School of Management (GSM)
[Graduation Ceremony]
Time: 10:00–11:15 (Doors Open 9:15)
Venue: Millennium Hall
* Entry will be permitted for graduating students and their guardians.
* Admission for guardians is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guardians who are unable to enter the venue will be guided to the public viewing space (Building F, Rooms 202 and 203).

[Degree Conferral Ceremony]
Time: 11:45–12:30
APM Venue: F104, F105, F106 (1st floor of Building F), F201 (2nd floor of Building F)
GSM Venue: H202 (2nd floor of Building H)
* Both graduating students and their guardians are kindly requested to assemble at the above locations.

■ College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) / College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) / Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA)
[Graduation Ceremony]
Time: 13:00–14:15 (Doors Open 12:15)
Venue: Millennium Hall
* Entry will be permitted for graduating students and their guardians.
* Admission for guardians is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guardians who are unable to enter the venue will be guided to the public viewing space (Building F, Rooms 202 and 203).

[Conferral of Degrees]
GSA
Time: 11:45–12:30
Venue**: H202 (2nd floor of Building H)

APS / ST
Time: 14:45–15:30
Venue: F104, F105, F106 (1st floor of Building F), F201 (2nd floor of Building F)

* Both graduating students and their guardians are kindly requested to assemble at the above locations.

Please wear formal clothing.

Office of Institutional Planning gradteam@apu.ac.jp

• Please visit the Academic Office website for details regarding diplomas.
• We kindly ask that you use public transportation when attending the ceremony. Please refrain from coming by personal vehicle.
• As public transport is expected to be crowded just before the ceremony, we recommend that you allow ample time for your arrival.
• The graduation ceremony will be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube.
• The details will be updated regularly on the Graduation Ceremony website at a later date.