English-basis Undergraduate Students (APS･APM･ST)

18:00-20:30 AP House Entrance Ceremony for Residents of AP House 2 and Welcome Party / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

An Entrance Ceremony will be held to welcome residents of AP House 2.

14:40-15:20 Important Information from the University / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

Student Affairs faculty and staff will share real-life stories to highlight key issues every new student should know to ensure a safe and secure university experience.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend the guidance in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, please review the materials and video that will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

15:40-18:00 FLAG Event: Explore our Campus - On campus social event / Voluntary / J102

A fun event run by FLAG to help new students get to know each other and the APU campus. Event details can be found on the social media account below.

apuflag

9:30-10:30 AP House 4 Residents Emergency Drill / Mandatory / To be announced after moving-in

Emergency drill for AP House 4 residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.

9:30-11:30 Learning About ST / Mandatory / F201

The Dean of ST will explain about studies in ST.
This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/96193482667
  Password: ttXZ0k

10:00-14:00 FLAG Event: Welcome Café 1 / Voluntary / Near the Cafeteria exit

Here you can talk with the FLAG members about any aspect of your life here as a student at APU. Event details can be found on the social media account below. You are welcome to join and leave at any time during the event.

apuflag

10:45-12:00 Learning About APM / Mandatory / H101

The Dean and Associate Deans of APM will explain about studies at APM.
This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/93894571635
  Password: 65J0zH

13:00-13:30 Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship Guidance / Mandatory for recipients / F106

〈For Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship recipients〉 Explanation of the Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship requirements and assessment for continuation criteria after enrollment.

14:00-16:00 Using the Co-op / Mandatory / F104, F105

Learn how to use the Co-op membership benefits. Please read “Using the Co-op” in advance.
This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom from here
  Password: c6yDZK

〈International students〉
*Please bring your Residence card and cash for the Co-op deposit if you wish to join the Co-op.
*If you wish to purchase a SIM card on the same day, please also bring your passport.

〈Domestic students〉
If you are not a Co-op member yet, please visit the APU-COOP shop on weekdays between 11am and 2:30pm. We will process your membership.
*Please bring your Student ID number (issued through the Online Enrollment Procedures System) and the Co-op deposit.

17:00-18:00 Residents of AP House 1, 2 & 5 Emergency Drill / Mandatory / Wait in the kitchen on your floor

Emergency drill for AP House residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.

9:30-11:00 Graduation Requirements / Mandatory / F201

Explanations regarding graduation requirements. Students must fulfill all the credit requirements specified by their respective curriculum to graduate. Before the guidance, please make sure to read the Guidance Material.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/95853120525
  Password: AsUk3R

Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)

9:30-11:00 Graduation Requirements / Mandatory / F202

Explanations regarding graduation requirements. Students must fulfill all the credit requirements specified by their respective curriculum to graduate. Before the guidance, please make sure to read the Guidance Material.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/96121211566
  Password: MrxH09

Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)

9:30-11:00 Graduation Requirements / Mandatory / F203

Explanations regarding graduation requirements. Students must fulfill all the credit requirements specified by their respective curriculum to graduate. Before the guidance, please make sure to read the Guidance Material.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/98889596751
  Password: c0W80t

Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)

11:00-14:00 FLAG Event: Welcome Café 2 / Voluntary / Near the Cafeteria exit

Here you can talk with the FLAG members about any aspect of your life here as a student at APU. Event details can be found on the social media account below. You are welcome to join and leave at any time during the event.

apuflag

11:00-12:00 Introduction to AP language subjects / Voluntary / F102

Learn about AP Language Subjects.
This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/95608223127

13:00-14:00 Information System Guidance / Voluntary / F201, F202

Explanations regarding the IT systems used at APU. Please make sure to bring your own laptop.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/92562640348
  Password: Me0xm1

* Please read the guidance material “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” and “On-Demand Guidance Video” in advance.
* APU account ID and password information will be sent to your e-mail address registered with the university on the evening of March 26. Please check your email for notification instructions and confirm your ID and password.

14:00-16:00 Support Desk [Information System] / Voluntary / F107, F112

If you have any questions after reviewing the “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” and the “On-Demand Guidance Video”, please be sure to contact the Support Desk.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/92562640348
  Password: Me0xm1

*If you require support, please bring your own laptop.
* Please use the inquiry form here to receive further support after participating guidance and support desk.

14:15-15:45 Japanese Language Class Registration / Mandatory / Online

Information about taking Japanese language classes at APU.
The materials and video will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/98529750301

18:00-20:30 AP House Entrance Ceremony for Residents of AP House 1 & 5 and Welcome Party / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

An Entrance Ceremony will be held to welcome residents of AP House 1 and 5.

10:00-14:00 Support Desk [Information System] / Voluntary / F107, F112

If you have any questions after reviewing the “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” and the “On-Demand Guidance Video”, please be sure to contact the Support Desk.
*If you require support, please bring your own laptop.
* Please use the inquiry form here to receive further support after participating guidance and support desk.

13:00-14:00 FIRST Program Guidance (conducted in Japanese only) / Voluntary / F104, F105

Information about the FIRST program. (Only English-basis students who are exempted from Pre-Advanced Japanese are eligible to apply.)
*Please view this video during the orientation period for information about other Off-campus Programs such as the student exchange program.

14:00-15:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ122

Information about APU Library and Study Support.
The materials and video will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

16:00-17:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ122

Information about APU Library and Study Support.
The materials and video will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

18:00-20:20 FLAG Event: Explore our Campus at Night - On campus social event / Voluntary / J102

A fun event run by FLAG to help new students get to know each other and the APU campus. Event details can be found on the social media account below.

apuflag

15:00-16:30 FLAG Event: Online Welcome Café / Voluntary / Online

Here you can meet and connect with other new students through activities. You can also talk with the FLAG members about any aspect of your life here as a student at APU. Event details can be found on the social media account below. You are welcome to join and leave at any time during the event.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/92598500649

apuflag

13:00-16:30 Entrance Ceremony / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

Welcome Programs will be held on campus between 13:45-19:30.
Please refer to the Entrance Ceremony webpage for details.
*Only regular degree students may participate in the entrance ceremony; however, all new students, including non-regular degree students, are welcome to join the Welcome Programs.

9:00-12:00 〈International Students only〉 Address registration (including enrolling in National Health Insurance system and local tax declaration), Student ID Card Distribution, Bank account applications / Mandatory / F104

International students will register their address, enroll in Japan's National Health Insurance system, fill out local tax declaration forms and bank account application paperwork. All students (including those who do not live in the AP House, or students who have been living in Japan before enrolling at APU) MUST attend. If you are a newly enrolled international student and are unable to arrive in Japan by the above date due to unavoidable circumstances, APU will provide support with your address registration once you arrive.

For details, please refer to the following:

1. 1.
   AP House residents, please refer to here.
2. 2.
   Students who do not live in AP House, please refer to here.
3. 3.
   Students who have been living in Japan before enrolling at APU, please refer to here.

10:00 -12:00 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F204

Understand the course registration system and actually put together your own timetable. Timetable (for filling in)
When making your timetable, you need to check various documents and websites. We will go over how to best utilize these resources together. There will also be time to answer any questions you have about course registration.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/97049943042
  Password: dS4d6E

*Please bring your laptop, Course registration planning worksheet (1), Course registration planning worksheet (2) and writing materials.
*2nd and 3rd year transfer students should contact "common-p@apu.ac.jp" if they have questions or would like individual advising, as some course registration requirements are different.

13:00-16:00 〈International Students only〉 Address registration (including enrolling in National Health Insurance system and local tax declaration), Student ID Card Distribution, Bank account applications / Mandatory / F104

International students will register their address, enroll in Japan's National Health Insurance system, fill out local tax declaration forms and bank account application paperwork. All students (including those who do not live in the AP House, or students who have been living in Japan before enrolling at APU) MUST attend. If you are a newly enrolled international student and are unable to arrive in Japan by the above date due to unavoidable circumstances, APU will provide support with your address registration once you arrive.

For details, please refer to the following:

1. 1.
   AP House residents, please refer to here.
2. 2.
   Students who do not live in AP House, please refer to here.
3. 3.
   Students who have been living in Japan before enrolling at APU, please refer to here.

13:00-17:00 〈Domestic Students only〉 Health checkups / Mandatory / Oitaken Kouseiren Kenko-Kanri Center

All new students must take the health checkup. Before going to the health checkup, please make sure to watch the Healthcare Guidance video on Moodle.

14:30-16:30 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F203

Understand the course registration system and actually put together your own timetable. Timetable (for filling in)
When making your timetable, you need to check various documents and websites. We will go over how to best utilize these resources together. There will also be time to answer any questions you have about course registration.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/98053739965
  Password: ukz6x3

*Please bring your laptop, Course registration planning worksheet (1), Course registration planning worksheet (2) and writing materials.
*2nd and 3rd year transfer students should contact "common-p@apu.ac.jp" if they have questions or would like individual advising, as some course registration requirements are different.

14:30-16:30 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F204

Understand the course registration system and actually put together your own timetable. Timetable (for filling in)
When making your timetable, you need to check various documents and websites. We will go over how to best utilize these resources together. There will also be time to answer any questions you have about course registration.

This guidance session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available.
Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person due to a delay in arriving in Japan, you may join the guidance session online using the link below.
Note: As the session will be held in Japan Standard Time (JST), students who cannot participate in real time due to time differences or other circumstances may watch the recording, which will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/96631932313
  Password: bxg3w9

*Please bring your laptop, Course registration planning worksheet (1), Course registration planning worksheet (2) and writing materials.
*2nd and 3rd year transfer students should contact "common-p@apu.ac.jp" if they have questions or would like individual advising, as some course registration requirements are different.

12:30-13:30 Extracurricular Activities Guidance / Voluntary / Online

Information on extracurricular activities at APU and how you can get involved!

• Join via Zoom: https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/96341385849 (Meeting ID: 963 4138 5849)

Recordings can be viewed on Youtube after few days after the guidance.
https://www.youtube.com/@APU_activities

For more information on extracurricular activities, please check the information below.
APU Student Activities website
APU Student Activities Instagram

13:30-16:00 Meet APU Clubs and Circles: Talk with members of APU student organizations / Voluntary / J102, J103, J202

Come meet members of APU's registered clubs, circles, and other student organizations to hear more about their activities. Feel free to come and go at your leisure.

16:00-17:00 〈International Students only〉 Scholarship Information (Tuition Reduction and JASSO for International Students, including 2nd and 3rd year transfer students) / Mandatory / F105 (APS/ST), F106 (APM)

Explanation of the scholarship requirements and assessment for continuation criteria for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship and JASSO scholarship for international students. Information will also be provided on scholarships students can apply for after enrollment. Students who have already moved into AP House are expected to attend in person. The materials and video will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.
*Please bring your Student ID Card and Residence Card