English-basis Undergraduate Students (APS・APM・ST)
To ensure a smooth transition into APU university life, we’ll be holding several mandatory orientation sessions for new students.
All required on-demand videos have been uploaded to Moodle. Please make sure to watch them during the orientation period.
You will need your APU account login details (APU user ID and password) to access all of APU’s systems, including your APU email, the university’s online noticeboard (Campus Terminal), Zoom, and for online course registration.
The method for notifying your APU account User ID and Password will be announced via the email address registered with the university in early September (scheduled for September 8).
Please check the notification email and obtain your User ID and Password.
*Please note that the system to access is different for international and domestic admissions students.
International Admissions Students:
You can confirm your APU account user ID, password, and student ID number in the "Enrollment Procedures System".
Enrollment Procedures System: https://area18.smp.ne.jp/area/p/naqc2nendl1tdlfs8/gB9jIA/login.html
Sample email to be sent in early September (scheduled for September 8) [For International Admissions Students]
(Image Screen) Notification of user ID and password in the "Enrollment Procedures System” [for International Admissions Students]
Domestic Admission Students:
You can confirm your APU account User ID, Password, and Student ID Number from the email to be sent in early September (scheduled for September 8).
Sample email to be sent in early September (scheduled for September 8) [For Domestic Admission Students]
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Some services (e.g., Campus Terminal) may not be available until after September 22.
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If you have any questions, please join the Information System Orientation on September 22.
2. Student Life Information Materials
3. On-demand guidance videos
A Learning Management System (LMS) was introduced to APU in AY 2001 to promote and support learning in class, provide a place for communication between instructors and students and among students, and as a tool for out of class learning. From AY 2023, the cloud-based service “APU Moodle” was introduced for class support, including the distribution of lecture materials, the submission of reports, and attendance management. Please login to Moodle and watch every guidance video within the period of orientation. There are various contents covering topics such as student rules, health management, and the Off-Campus Program. Before using the Information Environment (IT services), be sure to read the “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” as well. Additionally, please refer to the IT Support webpage for information on how to use Moodle and setting up Multi-Factor Authentication. You will be able to log in to Moodle after receiving the notification of your APU account user ID and password, which will be sent on the evening of Monday, September 8.
4. Orientation schedule
Orientation guidance sessions will be held at the designated dates and times below. Please read the explanations for each guidance session carefully and check the materials you are required to prepare before the guidance session.
You can review the schedule details by clicking on the icon in the top right corner.
* International students: Any student with a student visa.
* Domestic students: Any student with Japanese nationality, and any foreign students with visas other than a student visa.
September 15 (Mon.)
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13:30- FLAG Event: Shopping Tour / Voluntary / Meet at AP Hall (AP House 2, 1st Floor)
We will show you where to shop in Beppu City! Transportation expenses are the responsibility of event participants. Tours will depart in the order participants arrive and the last tour departs at 15:30. It is recommended that you purchase the Oita Kotsu’s “Beppu City Coupon Ticket ‘The Triple’ in advance (smartphone payment only). Cash and transportation IC cards are also accepted. Event details can be found at the social media accounts below.
September 16 (Tue.)
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13:30- FLAG Event: Shopping Tour / Voluntary / Meet at AP Hall (AP House 2, 1st Floor)
We will show you where to shop in Beppu City! Transportation expenses are the responsibility of event participants. Tours will depart in the order participants arrive and the last tour departs at 15:30. It is recommended that you purchase the Oita Kotsu’s “Beppu City Coupon Ticket ‘The Triple’ in advance (smartphone payment only). Cash and transportation IC cards are also accepted. Event details can be found at the social media accounts below.
September 17 (Wed.)
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9:00-17:30 Japanese Placement Test / Mandatory / FⅡBldg
A test to determine your level for Japanese Language Subjects.
We will let you know In-person test time and location by the middle of September.
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18:00-20:30 AP House Entrance Ceremony for Residents of AP House 1,2 & 5 and Welcome Party / Mandatory / Millennium Hall
An Entrance Ceremony will be held to welcome residents of AP House 1,2 and 5.
September 18 (Thu.)
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10:15-11:45 Student Life Guidance Session / Mandatory / F Bldg 1F, Meet at the main entrance facing the fountain
Important information and helpful advice on having a successful life at APU.
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12:45-13:45 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.
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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.
September 19 (Fri.)
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10:00-11:00 AP House 4 Residents Emergency Drill / Mandatory / To be announced after moving-in
Emergency drill for AP House residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.
September 22 (Mon.)
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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.
For details, please refer to the following:
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10:00-11:00 AP House 3 Residents Emergency Drill / Mandatory / To be announced after moving-in
Emergency drill for AP House residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.
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11:00-12:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ121, FⅡ122
Information about APU Library and Study Support.
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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.
For details, please refer to the following:
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13:00-14:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ121, FⅡ122
Information about APU Library and Study Support.
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16:30-17:30 Information System Guidance / Voluntary / FⅡ120, FⅡ121
This session will provide an overview of the information systems used at APU. Please make sure to bring your own laptop.
* Please read the guidance material “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” and “On-Demand Guidance Video” in advance.
* APU account user ID and password information will be sent to your e-mail address registered with the university on the evening of September 8. Please check your email for notification instructions and confirm your user ID and password.
September 23 (Tue.)
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9:00-10:30 Learning About APM / Mandatory / F108
The Dean and Associate Deans of APM will explain about studies at APM.
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9:00-11:00 Learning About ST / Mandatory / J102
The Dean of ST will explain about studies in ST.
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9:30-11:00 Learning About APS / Mandatory / F104
APS faculty members will explain how to study for APS.
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11:15-12:15 Introduction to AP language subjects / Voluntary / F205
Learn about AP Language Subjects.
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13:30-15:00 Japanese Language Class Registration / Mandatory / Millennium Hall
Information about taking Japanese language classes at APU.
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16:00-17:30 Using the Co-op / Mandatory / F104, F105, F106
Learn how to use the Co-op membership benefits.
Please read “Using the Co-op” in advance.〈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 3pm. We will process your membership.
*Please bring your Student ID number (issued through the Online Enrollment Procedures System) and the Co-op deposit.
September 24 (Wed.)
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9:00-12:00〈Domestic Students (students who do NOT possess residence card) only〉Student ID Card Distribution / Mandatory / In front of F106
Student ID Cards will be distributed to English-basis domestic students (students who do NOT possess residence card).
*Please bring your Student ID number given to you through the Online Enrollment Procedures System.
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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.
Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)
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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.
Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)
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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.
Course registration planning worksheet (1) Course registration planning worksheet (2) Timetable (for filling in)
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10:00-15:00 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.
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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.
For details, please refer to the following:
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16:30-18:00 Career Guidance / Mandatory / Millennium Hall
Explore career design over four years by learning from how senior students spent their time at APU. We will also introduce the career support services. Please bring your smartphone as we will conduct a survey. In addition, APU alumni are a powerful resource to support your career development. Over 60% of our alumni are on "LinkedIn", a professional social networking platform. Join LinkedIn and strengthen your connections with alumni who can help guide your career path. We will also show you how to register and make the most of LinkedIn.
Introducing the Career Support
September 25 (Thu.)
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8:00-13:00 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 health checkup video on Moodle.
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10:00-15:00 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.
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10:00 -12:00 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F104
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.
*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.
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10:00 -12:00 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F106
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.
*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.
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13:00-17:00 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 health checkup video on Moodle.
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14:30 -16:30 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F105
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.
*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.
September 26 (Fri.)
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14:30-15:00 Entrance Ceremony / Mandatory / Millennium Hall
Welcome Programs will be held on campus between 15:00-19:10.
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.
September 29 (Mon.)
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9:30-17:00 Course Registration / Mandatory / Online
You can register for courses at home, in AP House, or anywhere else either on or off campus that has an internet connection.
Also, APU has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy that encourages students to use their own PC or other device at university. We also encourage students to use their own device for course registration.
However, there are some new students who may not be able to prepare their own device by Course Registration Period. For those students, we will open the PC classrooms on campus. New students who do not have their own device yet are encouraged to use the PC classrooms. Please note that there are a limited number of PC classrooms, so there is possibility that you will be unable to use them. We ask for your understanding. Open PC classrooms will be announced under “Information” on the Campus Terminal.
Campus Terminal: https://portal2.apu.ac.jp/campusp/top.do
September 30 (Tue.)
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10:30-11:30 Extracurricular Activities Guidance / Voluntary / Online / Zoom MTG ID 963 4138 5849
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
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11:30-14:00 Meet APU Clubs and Circles: Talk with members of APU student organizations / Voluntary / J102, J103, J105, 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.
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14:15-14:45〈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.
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15:00-16:00 Information on Off-campus Programs, e.g. Study Abroad Exchange Programs / Voluntary / J101
We will introduce various off-campus programs offered by APU, including exchange programs and short-term programs.
October 1 (Wed.)
AY 2025 Fall Semester First Day of Classes
5. Where to direct your guidance inquiries:
Type of Support Offered | Office in Charge | Inquiries |
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Placement test, Language learning | Academic Office | cleac@apu.ac.jp |
APU Account user ID and password, APU email, Moodle, Zoom, IT Systems |
Academic Office | https://forms.office.com/r/BVb6EmQPGWh |
Off-campus Programs | Outreach and Research Office | Click on the link on the left. |
Course consultations, Curriculum for Second and Third Year Transfer Students |
Academic Office | common-p@apu.ac.jp |
Course consultations, Curriculum for first Year Students |
Student Office (APS)(APM)(ST) |
acsubmit@apu.ac.jp |
Illness/injury, health-related consultations |
Health Clinic | booking@apu.ac.jp |
Mental Health | Counseling Room | counseli@apu.ac.jp |
Harassment-related consultations | Harassment Officers | Click on the link on the left |
Dormitory life | AP House Office (Student Office) | ssc_bo@apu.ac.jp |
Student status (leave of absence, withdrawal, etc.). |
Student Office | apustu1@apu.ac.jp |
Status of residence (Student Visa), work permits |
Student Office | stuvisa@apu.ac.jp |
Tuition |
Office of Institutional Planning Student Office |
adgaku@apu.ac.jp (invoices and payments) t-fee@apu.ac.jp (Other) |
Scholarships | Student Office |
apusch@apu.ac.jp djasso@apu.ac.jp (JASSO for domestic student) |
Clubs/circles, Student projects, Local community exchange |
Outreach and Research Office | stueca@apu.ac.jp |
Job-hunting, career development, internships |
Student Office | career2@apu.ac.jp |