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

18:00-20:30 AP House Entrance Ceremony for Residents of AP House 1,2, and 5 & Welcome Party / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

An Entrance Ceremony will be held to welcome residents of AP House 1, 2, and 5.

13:30-14:30 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.

15:00-17:20 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

Approximately 30 minutes between 18:45-20:30 Community Life Guidance for International Students in AP House 1, 2, and 5 / Mandatory / TBA

The Beppu City Police will conduct a Community Life Guidance Session for international students residing in AP House 1, 2, and 5.
The guidance session will be held multiple times. However, all International Students living in AP House must attend one of the sessions.
Details regarding the venue and your assigned participation time will be sent to your APU email address.

10:00-11:00 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.

10:30-12:00 Learning About ST / Mandatory / J202

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/98362540695
  Password: hN3H6k

10:30-13:00 FLAG Event: Welcome Café / 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 Learning About APM / Mandatory / J102

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/99662522251
  Password: 5VWuhC

13:00-14:00 Information System Guidance / Voluntary / FⅡ120, FⅡ121

Explanations regarding the IT 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 ID and password information will be sent to your e-mail address registered with the university on the evening of September 15. Please check your email for notification instructions and confirm your ID and password.

14:30-16:00 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/99200354033

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 1, 2, and 5 residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.

Approximately 30 minutes between 18:45-20:30 Community Life Guidance for International Students in AP House 1, 2, and 5 / Mandatory / TBA

The Beppu City Police will conduct a Community Life Guidance Session for international students residing in AP House 1, 2, and 5.
The guidance session will be held multiple times. However, all International Students living in AP House must attend one of the sessions.
Details regarding the venue and your assigned participation time will be sent to your APU email address.

15:15-18:00 FLAG Event: Welcome Café / 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

10:00-11:00 AP House 3 Residents Emergency Drill / Mandatory / To be announced after moving-in

Emergency drill for AP House 3 residents. Please follow the evacuation instructions and RAs.

10:30-12:00 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/91570071042
  Password:aikp2C

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

10:30-12:00 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/94295542912
  Password: c3Na89

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

11:00-15:00 Support Desk [Information System] / Voluntary / F107

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 in the guidance and support desk.

12:00-13:00〈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.

16:15-17:15 Introduction to AP language subjects / Voluntary / Millennium Hall

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/92617419793

18:00-20:20 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

10:30-11:30 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ121, FⅡ122

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

11:00-15:00 〈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, F105, F106

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.

11:00-15:00 Support Desk [Information System] / Voluntary / F107

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 in the guidance and support desk.

13:00-14:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ121, FⅡ122

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

15:00-16:00〈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, F105, F106

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.

15:00-16:00 Library Orientation / Mandatory / FⅡ121, FⅡ122

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

16:00-17:30 Using the Co-op / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

Learn how to use the Co-op membership benefits.
Please read “Using the Co-op” in advance.
The materials will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

〈International students〉
*Please bring your Residence card and cash for the Co-op deposit(5,000 yen) 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.

Approximately 30 minutes between 18:45-20:30 Community Life Guidance for International Students in AP House 1, 2, and 5 / Mandatory / TBA

The Beppu City Police will conduct a Community Life Guidance Session for international students residing in AP House 1, 2, and 5.
The guidance session will be held multiple times. However, all International Students living in AP House must attend one of the sessions.
Details regarding the venue and your assigned participation time will be sent to your APU email address.

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 Healthcare Guidance video on Moodle.

14:30-16:30 Course Registration Guidance / Mandatory / F201

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/94596436062
  Password: 0Yf2CL

*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.

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.

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/95986617147
  Password: aL4z3N

*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.

13:00-14:00 〈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 make sure to bring your residence card〈zairyu-card〉and Student ID.

14:30-15:30 Information on Off-campus Programs, e.g. Study Abroad Exchange Programs / Voluntary / F105

We will introduce various off-campus programs offered by APU, including exchange programs and short-term programs.
Please also take a look at the introduction video for the Off-Campus Program available on Moodle.

17:00-18:00 Career Guidance / Mandatory / Millennium Hall

This guidance session is designed to help students think about how to shape and enrich their university experience over the next four years as they embark on their academic journey.
In addition to academic coursework, the session will provide practical insights into the many ways students can make the most of their time at university, including extracurricular activities and study abroad opportunities, and explain the value of these experiences.
Participants will also learn about the diverse career paths available in society and the importance of broadening their perspectives from an early stage as they work toward their individual goals and aspirations.
Furthermore, the session will introduce the career support services that are available to students from the very beginning of their university life.
Introducing the Career Support
The materials and video will be uploaded to Moodle at a later date.

13:30-14:30 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

14:30-16:30 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.