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3. Course Registration

Study at APU3.1 Registering for Courses3.1.1 From Registration to Credit CompletionClasswork, Attendance,Review EvaluationParticipation, Exams,Reports PassingAcquire CreditExaminations and GradingCredit Registration LimitsSeminar SubjectsThere is a fixed number of credits that students may register up to each semester. Please notethat this number differs depending on the student curriculum. There are no minimum creditrequirements per semester. However, there are minimum requirements when applying forcertain scholarships and various programs. As the number of credits registered may impactvisa status for international students, it is imperative that students register carefully. For moreinformation, please consult with the Student Office. Maximum Number of CreditsStudents who, due to a leave of absence or withdrawal from the University, are moved fromthe 2004/2006 AY curriculum to the 2011 AY curriculum will receive the same credit registrationlimits specified by the 2004/2006 AY curriculum (see p.92).Accelerated GraduationProgram Students1st Semester18 Credits-2nd Semester18 Credits-3rd Semester20 Credits24 Credits4th Semester20 Credits24 Credits5th Semester20 Credits24 Credits6th Semester20 Credits24 Credits7th Semester24 Credits24 Credits8th Semester24 Credits24 CreditsOther Information and ProgramsRegular StudentsActive Learning2011 AY CurriculumSemesterCourse RegistrationStudyCourse Registration Registering for CoursesCourseRegistration Course registration occurs each semester. Please use the Undergraduate AcademicHandbook, syllabus (see p.98), course timetable (available on the Academic Office website)and course registration guidance materials in order to create a study plan, then register forcourses via Campus Terminal during the appropriate course registration period. If you are notfully prepared when the time to register comes, it can lead to either incomplete or incorrectregistration of classes, costing you valuable time and effort. Please use extra caution whenregistering for classes to ensure you are able to progress in your study plan.CurriculumCourse registration is the process of each student registering for classes they would like totake, as well as a declaration of intent. Course registration is the most important part of courseplanning, and absolutely necessary in order to attend classes, receive credit and graduate.91

Study at APU2004/2006 AY CurriculumRegistering for CoursesCurriculumAccelerated GraduationProgram Students1st Semester18 Credits-2nd Semester18 Credits-3rd Semester20 Credits24 Credits4th Semester20 Credits24 Credits5th Semester20 Credits30 Credits6th Semester20 Credits30 Credits7th Semester30 Credits30 Credits8th Semester30 Credits30 CreditsImportant Notes for Course RegistrationAll Students Students cannot register over the credit limit per semester. Students cannot register for subjects held during the same period on the same day, unlessthe subjects are held during different quarters. Course RegistrationRegular StudentsSemesterExaminations and Grading Students are not able to register for subjects that have reached capacity. Students cannot normally register for subjects that they have already passed, even in thecase the instructor, class letter, or language is different. However, students may register forsubjects that can be taken more than once or when they are approved for re-registration(see p.94). Students are not able to register for subjects that do not appear on their course registrationscreen.Seminar Subjects Students must complete the necessary procedures in order to register for subjectsrequiring prior application. Courses may be cancelled in cases where the number of students registered for thesubject does not satisfy the established minimum quota. No session courses may be registered during a student’s semester of scheduledgraduation.Active Learning2004/2006 Curriculum Students S ubject name changes due to the curricular reforms can be verified in the subject list. Fordetails of course content (APS: p.83, APM: p. 85), please refer to the syllabus of thecourse. T o avoid major differences in class sizes for language subjects, the University may movestudents from one class to another to adjust the number of students in each class.Other Information and Programs I n order to take 300 level or higher subjects held in a non-basis language, students mustfirst fulfill the following language proficiency requirements.Score Conversion Chart for 500 on the TOEFL 92ConvertedScoreTOEFL /PBT(or ITP)TOEFL /iBTTOEFL /CBTTOEIC(or IP)UNATEIELTS50061173587Level B5.5

Study at APU Japanese-basis students: Must attain 500 points or more on the TOEFL , or anequivalent test score E nglish-basis students: Must meet one of the following conditions. ompletion of "Japanese Advanced Course II" or "Advanced Japanese" (From C2011AY) 2 40 points or more on the EJU Attainment of JLPT N2 (new)CurriculumOnce a student either receives credit for specified prerequisite Japanese subjects, or attainsthe necessary score on a University internal TOEFL /ITP or TOEIC /IP test, from the followingsemester they will automatically become able to register 300 level or higher courses held intheir non-basis language. Course RegistrationSemester of RegistrationCourse RegistrationApplication PeriodRegistering for CoursesStudents seeking permission to register 300 level or higher courses by submitting test scoresissued by other institutions must submit an application in advance, including the original scoresheet. Application periods are as follows.Application PeriodMon. July 22 - Fri. August 30, 20132014 Spring SemesterMon. January 20 - Fri. February 28, 2014Examinations and Grading2013 Fall SemesterAlthough subjects for which a student has received credit cannot normally be registered again,the following are subjects which specifically allow for the course to be taken multiple times.There is no need to apply for re-registration.Subject NameNotesSeminar SubjectsSpecial Lecture (Language Education Subject)Special Lecture (Foundation Education Subject)Special Lecture (Liberal Arts Subject)Special Lecture (Asia Pacific Studies)Special Lecture (Management)Special Lecture (Area Studies)Active LearningSpecial Lecture (5 CAP programs)Cannot re-register if the syllabus showsthe same course content. Additionalrestricted subjects may be specifiedduring guidance sessions.Economies in the Asia PacificManagement Studies in the Asia PacificInternshipField StudyVolunteer ActivitiesOther Information and ProgramsApplied TrainingCertain registration and credit limitrestrictions may apply. Refer to ActiveLearning p.129Intensive Language Learning Overseas93

Study at APU2011 Curriculum Students J apanese-basis students must complete ″Intermediate English A & B″ before they mayregister for Common Liberal Arts or Major Education Subjects held in English. They mustalso complete "Pre-Intermediate English A & B" in order to take "Bridge Program" subjects.The maximum number of Bridge Program subject credits a student can take is set at 6. Although subjects for which a student has received credit cannot normally be registeredCurriculumagain, the following are subjects which specifically allow for the course to be taken multipletimes. There is no need to apply for re-registration.Subject NameSpecial Lecture (Language Education Subject)Registering for Courses Course RegistrationSpecial Lecture (Liberal Arts Subject)Special Lecture (Asia Pacific Studies)Special Lecture (Management)Special Lecture (each APS area of study)Cannot re-register if the syllabus showsthe same course content. Additionalrestricted subjects may be specifiedduring guidance sessions.InternshipField StudyVolunteer ActivitiesApplied TrainingExaminations and GradingNotesCertain registration and credit limitrestrictions may apply. Refer to ActiveLearning p.129Intensive Language Learning Overseas3.1.2 Course Re-registration SystemFor most subjects, once a course has been completed and credit received, it cannot beSeminar Subjectsregistered again. The re-registration system was developed for students who wish to deepentheir understanding of a completed course and try for a higher grade by allowing theregistration of the same subject in cases where the instructor, course content or language ofinstruction has changed. For details, please refer to the ″Course Requiring prior Applications″Other Information and ProgramsActive Learningpage on the Academic Office website.94

Study at APU3.1.3 Course Registration OverviewIn order to take classes, students register for courses during ″Course Registration Periods″held before each semester begins. After classes begin, there are additional ″CorrectionPeriods″ in which current classes may be dropped, and future classes may be added ordropped. Please review the course syllabus and consider carefully before registering forCurriculumcourses. Please also note that there is no correction period for courses held during summerand winter sessions, and once registration is finalized these may not be dropped for jobhunting or other personal od BAll subjects(including othercollege and otherCAP programsubjects)Major subjectsfrom the othercollege becomeavailable (from2nd year onward)AddDropAddDropAddDropAddDropLast chance toregister for 2ndquarter classesDropDropAddDropAddDropLast chanceto register forsession classes--DropAddDropExaminations and GradingAddDropSemester and 1st Quarter Classes BeginCorrectionPeriod 1All subjectsSeminar Subjects2nd Quarter Classes BeginCorrectionPeriod 2All subjectsCourse RegistrationRegistrationtimes will varyaccording tostudent GPA.Course RegistrationRegistrationPeriod ALanguage,Common LiberalArts, Major Subjects(from own college),CAP Subjects (fromown CAP)Registering for CoursesAvailable Subjects Registration Changes PossibleSemester1Q2QSessionCourses Courses Courses CoursesPeriodSession Classes BeginActive LearningNote: R egistration Period A is only available to current APU students. Newly enrolled, re-enrolledand reinstated students will begin from Registration Period B. lasses requiring advance registration and designated classes will appear automatically on Cthe course registration screen during Registration Periods A and B.Other Information and Programs95

Study at APU2013 Spring Semester Course Registration ScheduleThe schedule is subject to change due to typhoons, transportation problems or otherunforeseeable circumstances. The course registration schedule for 2013 Fall semester will bereleased in late July.PeriodCurriculum1st PriorityAPS1st PriorityAPM2nd PriorityRegistering for CoursesRegularDateMon. March25Wed. March27New or ReinstatedAllMon. April 8Students Current Registration EndsDateTimeTue. March2612:00Thu. March2812:00Tue. April 912:00Correction Period 1 All StudentsThu. April 1810:00 Fri. April 1910:00Correction Period 2 All StudentsThu. June 1310:00 Fri. June 1410:00 Registration Priority According to Grades Course Registration2nd PriorityRegularRegistrationPeriod ARegistrationPeriod BRegistration BeginsStudent GroupExaminations and GradingStudents will be assigned registration priority based on GPA as follows. st Priority: Cumulative or semester GPA 3.00 1 2 nd Priority: Cumulative or semester GPA 2.503.1.4 How to RegisterStudents are able to register online via the ″Campusmate″ system, accessible throughSeminar SubjectsCampus Terminal. For instructions and precautions please see the Academic Office website.Every morning, between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 (Japan Standard Time), Campusmate willclose for maintenance.Other Information and ProgramsActive Learning Accessing CampusmateNote: Y ou must take full responsibility for any errors made during course registration. As nospecial consideration will be given for such errors, please use extra caution duringregistration to ensure no mistakes are made. D o not log into multiple screens with the same account at the same time. This can lead to96