1. 新入生オリエンテーション

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

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We will hold several mandatory new student orientation sessions to ensure a smooth preparation for enrollment.
Required on-demand videos are uploaded on Moodle. Please make sure to watch all videos during the orientation period.

1. Issuance of APU Account (ID) and Password

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.
APU account user 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 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 sent in the beginning of March and on March 26th [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 and password for your APU account, as well as your student ID number in the "Enrollment Procedures System".
Sample email will be sent in the middle of March and on March 26th [for Domestic Admissions Students]
(Image Screen) Notification of user ID and password in the "Enrollment Procedures System" [for Domestic Admissions Students]

2. Student Life Information Materials

3. On-demand guidance videos

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 Wednesday, March 26.
In addition, please complete the Orientation Survey on Moodle after 10:00 on Tuesday, April 1.

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.

more-btn 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.

Orientation schedule (PDF)

March 23 (Sun.)

Common to All Students

  • 13:30- FLAG Event: Shopping Tour / Voluntary / Meet at Study Room (AP House 2, 2nd 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.

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

March 24 (Mon.)

Common to All Students

  • 13:30- FLAG Event: Shopping Tour / Voluntary / Meet at Study Room (AP House 2, 2nd 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.

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

March 25 (Tue.)

Common to All Students

  • 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 March.

Common to All Students

  • 17:30-18:30 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.

Common to All Students

  • 18:45-20:30 Mochi Fest with the President - New Student Welcome and Exchange Event / Voluntary / AP House 2 Lobby

    This event provides new students with the opportunity to connect with the APU President, local community members with ties to APU, and various organization representatives that will collaborate with APU in the future. New students not moving into dormitories are also encouraged to attend.

March 26 (Wed.)

Common to All Students

  • 11:00-12:30 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.

Common to All Students

  • 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.

Common to All Students

  • 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 at the social media accounts below.

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

March 27 (Thu.)

APS

  • 9:15-10:15 Learning About APS / Mandatory / F103

    APS faculty members will explain how to study for APS.

ST

  • 9:30-11:30 Learning About ST / Mandatory / F106

    The Dean of ST will explain about studies in ST.

Common to All Students

  • 9:30-10:30 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.

Common to All Students

  • 10:30-15:30 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 at the social media accounts below.

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

APM

  • 11:00-12:30 Learning About APM / Mandatory / H101

    The Dean and Associate Deans of APM will explain about studies at APM.

Common to All Students

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

    Explanations regarding the IT systems used at APU.
    * Please read the guidance material “BEGINNER'S GUIDE for Students” and videos 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 March 26. Please check your email for notification instructions and confirm your user ID and password.

Common to All Students
Common to All Students

  • 16:00-17:00 Career Guidance / Mandatory / F104

    Explore career design over four years by learning from how senior students spent their time at APU. Additionally, we will introduce the career support services. Please bring your smartphone as we will conduct a survey.
    Introducing the Career Support

Common to All Students

  • 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.

March 28 (Fri.)

Common to All Students

  • 9:30-10:30 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.

APS
APM
ST
Common to All Students
Common to All Students

  • 11:00-12:00 FIRST Program Guidance (conducted in Japanese only) / Voluntary / F201

    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.

Common to All Students

  • 11:00-15:00 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 at the social media accounts below.

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

Common to All Students

  • 14:00-15:30 Language Class Registration / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

    Information about taking Japanese language classes at APU.

Common to All Students

  • 16:15-17:45 Using the Co-op / Mandatory / F103, F104

    Learn how to use the Co-op.
    Please read Using the Co-op in advance.

    〈International students〉
    *Please bring your Residence card and Cash (Co-op investment) 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 member of the Co-op, please visit the APU-COOP shop on weekdays between 11am and 3pm. We will process your membership.
    *Please bring your student ID and Co-op contribution.

Common to All Students

  • 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.

March 31 (Mon.)

APM
ST

  • 10:00-11:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ122

    Information about APU Library and Study Support.

Common to All Students
APS

  • 12:00-13:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ122

    Information about APU Library and Study Support.

Common to All Students

  • 18:00-20:20 FLAG Event: Explore our Campus at Night - On campus social event / Voluntary / J203

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

    Instagram apuflag Facebook APUFLAG

April 1 (Tue.)

Common to All Students

  • 13:00-17:15 Entrance Ceremony / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

    Welcome Program Activities will be held on campus between 13:45-19:15.
    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 Program activities.

April 2 (Wed.)

APM
ST

  • 8:00-13:00〈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 health checkup video on Moodle.

    The health check-up for students in the ST College will be conducted in separate morning and afternoon sessions. This schedule differs from the " Spring Orientation Schedule" distributed during the "Student Life Guidance" on March 26.
    Please make sure to check the notice sent through "Action Required" on Campus Terminal on April 1 for your individual check-up time

APM

  • 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:

    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.
APS

  • 10:00 -12:00 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F202

    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.

ST

  • 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.
    *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.

APS
ST

  • 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 health checkup video on Moodle.

    The health check-up for students in the ST College will be conducted in separate morning and afternoon sessions. This schedule differs from the " Spring Orientation Schedule" distributed during the "Student Life Guidance" on March 26.
    Please make sure to check the notice sent through "Action Required" on Campus Terminal on April 1 for your individual check-up time.

APS
ST

  • 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:

    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.
APM

  • 14:30 -16:30 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F202

    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.

April 3 (Thu.)

Common to All Students

  • 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
    Campusmate: https://cmate2.apu.ac.jp/campusapu/top.do

Common to All Students
Common to All Students

  • 14:00-17:00 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.

April 4 (Fri.)

Common to All Students

  • 8:00-13:00〈International 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 health checkup video on Moodle.

Common to All Students

  • 9:00-11:00 〈Domestic Students (students who do NOT possess residence card)〉 Student ID Card Distribution / Mandatory / F105

    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.

Common to All Students

  • 11:30-12:00 Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship Guidance / Mandatory for recipients / / AP House 5 Community Lounge

    〈For Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship recipients〉Explanation of the Domestic Students Academic Excellence Scholarship requirements and assessment for continuation criteria after enrollment.
    *Please bring your Student ID Card and writing materials.

Common to All Students

  • 14:30-15:30〈International Students only〉Scholarship Information (Tuition Reduction and JASSO for International Students, including 2nd and 3rd year transfer students) / Mandatory / F104 (APS/ST), F105 (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.
    *Please bring your Student ID Card and Residence Card

April 7 (Mon.)

AY 2025 Spring Semester First Day of Classes

5. Where to direct your guidance inquiries:

Type of Support Offered Office in Charge Inquiries
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
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