Course registration information
1. Duration of study and period of enrollment
The minimum period of study (the number of years of enrollment required for graduation/completion) and the maximum period of enrollment (the maximum number of years one can be enrolled) at this university are as follows:
| Classification | Training period | Period of enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 4 | 8 |
| Graduate School Doctoral (first semester) course | 2 | 4 |
| Graduate School Doctoral (second semester) course | 3 | 6 |
Note 1: Periods of leave of absence are not included in the period of enrollment.
Note 2 Regarding Graduate SchoolsGraduate School RulesSee also
2. Promotion to the next grade
The requirements for advancement to the second grade and the fourth grade are that students meet all of the conditions specified in each of the following items, according to the categories listed in each item.
A. Advancement to the 2th grade
(a) Must have been enrolled at this university for at least one year.
(i) There must be no more than three required subjects for which the student has not yet earned credits in the required subjects to be taken in the first year.
A. Advancement to the 4th grade
(a) Must have been enrolled at this university for at least one year.
(i) Having earned credits for Practical Training in Systems Information Science.
(c) Having acquired at least three-quarters of the credits required for graduation.
(e) Courses that are placed in the upper grades rather than the current year of study.
(Even if you earn 98 or more credits, you may not meet the requirements, so please carefully check the number of credits required for graduation in the appendix to the curriculum regulations. Credits not required for graduation, such as those earned in general education courses in excess of the prescribed number, will not be counted.)
Points to note
Heisei 25th year 2013 From this point forward, students will not be able to take the graduation research course, even in their fourth year, unless they have completed all required credits from their first to third years. In this case, they will not be able to graduate in that academic year, so please make every effort to complete the required credits.
3. Credit System
At this university, the number of credits required for each course is determined, and obtaining a certain number of credits is a requirement for graduation or completion of the program.
As a general rule, credits for each course are awarded on a semester basis.
However, the undergraduate courses "Leisure and Health II," "Systems Information Science Practice," and "Graduation Research" are year-long courses, while the Graduate School courses "Systems Information Science Research" are two-year courses, and "Special Seminar" and "Special Research in Systems Information Science" are three-year courses.
4. Semester System
Our university uses a semester system for its courses.
The semester system divides the academic year into two semesters, the first and second semesters, with each semester lasting 15 weeks, during which students study intensively and complete their coursework to earn credits.
| Early | From February 4st to March 1th |
|---|---|
| Late | From December 10th to January 1rd of the following year |
*Due to special circumstances this year, the second semester classes will begin on Thursday, September 18th.
5. Course subject categories
(1) Course structure (undergraduate)
(2) Classification of required and elective subjects
A. Required subjects: Subjects that must be taken.
(i) Elective Subjects: Subjects that can be taken freely, but from which the required number of credits for graduation must be obtained.
6. Course Requirements
In order for students who enroll at this university to acquire the required credits and graduate, they must study in accordance with the university regulations, curriculum rules, and other relevant guidelines.
Making mistakes in course registration methods can hinder your subsequent course registration, so please carefully read the school regulations, course registration rules, class schedule, and syllabus before creating your course registration plan.
(1) Standard dividend year
At this university, there are designated standard year levels for which courses should be taken. Please make every effort to take the courses and earn the necessary credits in the year level assigned to you.
(2) Course assignment
Course assignments are made in the second year (third year for the Advanced ICT Course).
For more details, please refer to the course assignment regulations.
(3) Completion of graduation research course (Heisei 25th year 2013 (Subsequent students)
To enroll in the graduation research project, you must have completed all required credits from your first to third year of study.
(4) Taking courses from other departments
Students may take courses from other departments, provided they obtain approval from their instructors, and the total number of credits does not exceed 30.
Up to 10 credits earned and recognized can be included in the credits required for graduation.
Please note that if there are a large number of students enrolled in a particular course from other departments, enrollment may be restricted.
Points to note
If you fail a required course and need to retake it, it may conflict with other required courses in your schedule, potentially preventing you from taking those courses. In that case, you may not be able to graduate in four years, so please make every effort to avoid failing required courses.
Furthermore, in your fourth year, you may be unable to attend lectures due to job hunting and other activities, and you will need to dedicate a considerable amount of time to your graduation research. Please try to acquire as many of the credits required for graduation as possible by your third year.
7. Graduation/Completion Requirements
(1) Faculty
To graduate from this university, you must be enrolled for at least four years and acquire at least 130 credits as specified in the following table.
Department of Media Architecture
Information Systems Course
| Classification | Classification | Required | Elective subject | meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts subject group | Basic liberal arts subjects | 2 credits | 22 units or more | 24 units or more |
| Communication Courses | 12 credits | ー | 12 credits | |
| Specialized subject groups | Faculty-wide common subjects | 40 credits | 28 units or more | 94 units or more |
| Departmental Specialized Subject Groups | 10 credits | 28 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Course Specialized Subject Groups | 16 credits | 28 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Total | 80 credits | 50 units or more | 130 units or more |
Advanced ICT Course
| Classification | Classification | Required | Elective subject | meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts subject group | Basic liberal arts subjects | 2 credits | 22 units or more | 24 units or more |
| Communication Courses | 12 credits | ー | 12 credits | |
| Specialized subject groups | Faculty-wide common subjects | 40 credits | 13 units or more | 94 units or more |
| Departmental Specialized Subject Groups | 14 credits | 13 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Course Specialized Subject Groups | 27 credits | 13 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Total | 95 credits | 35 units or more | 130 units or more |
Information Design Course
| Classification | Classification | Required | Elective subject | meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts subject group | Basic liberal arts subjects | 2 credits | 22 units or more | 24 units or more |
| Communication Courses | 12 credits | ー | 12 credits | |
| Specialized subject groups | Faculty-wide common subjects | 40 credits | 22 units or more | 94 units or more |
| Departmental Specialized Subject Groups | 10 credits | 22 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Course Specialized Subject Groups | 22 credits | 22 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Total | 86 credits | 44 units or more | 130 units or more |
Department of Complex and Intelligent Systems
Complex Systems Course
| Classification | Classification | Required | Elective subject | meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts subject group | Basic liberal arts subjects | 2 credits | 22 units or more | 24 units or more |
| Communication Courses | 12 credits | ー | 12 credits | |
| Specialized subject groups | Faculty-wide common subjects | 40 credits | 34 units or more | 94 units or more |
| Departmental Specialized Subject Groups | 4 credits | 34 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Course Specialized Subject Groups | 16 credits | 34 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Total | 74 credits | 56 units or more | 130 units or more |
Intelligent System Course
| Classification | Classification | Required | Elective subject | meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts subject group | Basic liberal arts subjects | 2 credits | 22 units or more | 24 units or more |
| Communication Courses | 12 credits | ー | 12 credits | |
| Specialized subject groups | Faculty-wide common subjects | 40 credits | 26 units or more | 94 units or more |
| Departmental Specialized Subject Groups | 4 credits | 26 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Course Specialized Subject Groups | 24 credits | 26 units or more | 94 units or more | |
| Total | 82 credits | 48 units or more | 130 units or more |
Graduate school
Please refer to the Graduate School curriculum regulations.
The Graduate School curriculum regulations are posted on the internal university website, HOPE.
8. Course Registration Procedures
Course registration is a mandatory procedure for obtaining credits. Failure to complete or making mistakes in this procedure will result in not being able to obtain credits, so please complete the procedure carefully.
(1) Notes on course registration
A. Prohibition of taking the course.
Please note that, in principle, you cannot enroll in the following courses.
(a) Courses you have not registered for
(i) Courses for which credits have already been earned
(c) Courses with overlapping class times
(e) Courses that are placed in the upper grades rather than the current year of study.
(2) Maximum number of courses that can be registered (undergraduate)
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The maximum number of credits you can register for each semester is 24. You cannot register for more than 24 credits in a single semester.
However, for students whose GPA in the previous semester was 2.5 or higher, the maximum number of credits they can register for in that semester is 30.
This system aims to ensure sufficient study time by carefully selecting the subjects to be studied, thereby allowing students to deeply grasp the course content.
- For courses offered throughout the year, the number of credits is calculated by dividing it in half and counting it as the number of credits registered for each semester.
- "Intensive lecture courses" and "corporate internships" are not included in the maximum number of credits you can register for.
- This does not apply to transfer students.
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As a general rule, you cannot take more than 44 credits per year. 44 credits per year refers to the sum of the credits taken in the first semester and the credits taken in the second semester.
Please note that there may be restrictions, such as adjustments being made if the number of applicants exceeds the class capacity.
Please note that you can take more than 44 credits of intensive courses per year.
(3) Decision on courses to take
Please decide on your courses appropriately, referring to the class schedule, syllabus, etc.
(4) Registration of courses
If you wish to take a course, please complete the necessary procedures by the specified deadline as outlined below.
A. Students should register for the courses they wish to take using the university's information system.
Courses you register for will automatically be considered submitted with the same registration details once the registration period ends.
(i) Please print out the registration screen and keep it as your own record.
Please keep the following points in mind when registering:
a. Once the registration period has expired, changing registered courses is not permitted except in unavoidable circumstances.
b. For courses where the instructor, classroom, and class structure are specified, enrollment outside of the designated time is generally not permitted.
If you have any questions regarding course registration, please contact the Education Affairs Section of the Education/Student Affairs Division.
9. Examinations and Grading
(1) Regular examinations
Regular examinations are held within a set period before the end of each semester. However, if the instructor deems it necessary, an examination may be held at any time, and this examination may substitute for the regular examination. Examination methods include written examinations, oral examinations, essay submissions, practical tests, and practical training.
Please note that, as a general rule, students who do not attend at least two-thirds of the total class hours for a given subject will not be eligible to take the exam.
(2) Supplementary examination
If a student is unable to take an exam due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, the instructor may, at their discretion, offer a make-up exam. Please confirm with your instructor regarding the availability of make-up exams. If a make-up exam is offered, please submit a make-up exam application form to the Education/Student Affairs Division, Education Affairs Section, along with a doctor's certificate if the reason is illness, or a statement of explanation if the reason is other.
(3) Retake
For subjects in which a student fails with a D or F as a result of the prescribed examination, a re-examination may be offered if the instructor deems it necessary. Students who pass the re-examination will receive a grade of C.
The schedule and other details will be announced by the instructor in charge as needed.
(4) Misconduct
Students who engage in academic misconduct during exams and receive disciplinary action will be unable to earn credits for any courses taken during that semester.
(5) Grade evaluation
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Grades will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of exam results, regular performance, attendance, etc. The grading criteria are as follows: S, A, B, and C are passing grades, and F is a failing grade. Those who pass will be awarded the prescribed credits.
| review | Rating (out of 100 points) | GP | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 90 points or more | 4.0 | The learning outcomes were particularly outstanding in all aspects of the course's learning objectives. |
| A | 80 points or more and less than 90 points | 3.0 | The learning outcomes were excellent in relation to the learning objectives of the course. |
| B | 70 points or more and less than 80 points | 2.0 | The learning outcomes were excellent, meeting the required learning objectives for the course. |
| C | 60 points or more and less than 70 points | 1.0 | The student achieved the minimum learning outcome required to pass the course's learning objectives. |
| F | Less than 60 points | 0.0 | The student failed to achieve the learning objectives for the course. There was no evidence to demonstrate learning outcomes (e.g., failure to take exams, insufficient class attendance). |
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Grades will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of exam results, regular performance, attendance, etc. The grading criteria are as follows: A, B, and C are passing grades, and D is a failing grade. Those who pass will be awarded the prescribed credits.
| review | Rating (out of 100 points) | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80 points or more | The learning outcomes were excellent in relation to the learning objectives of the course. |
| B | 70 points or more and less than 80 points | The learning outcomes were excellent, meeting the required learning objectives for the course. |
| C | 60 points or more and less than 70 points | The student achieved the minimum learning outcome required to pass the course's learning objectives. |
| D | Less than 60 points | The student failed to achieve the learning objectives for the course. There was no evidence to demonstrate learning outcomes (e.g., failure to take exams, insufficient class attendance). |
(6) GPA system (Heisei 29th year 2017 (From here on, undergraduate students)
Heisei 29th year 2017 From now on, starting with undergraduate students, we will introduce a GPA system with the aim of raising students' awareness of classes and being useful for student learning and academic guidance.
GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by multiplying the number of credits for each subject taken during a specific period by the GP (Grade Points) for that subject, summing the results, and then dividing the sum by the total number of credits.
At this university, we calculate two types of GPA: a semester GPA calculated for each semester, and a total GPA calculated over the entire period of enrollment.
Please study hard not only to earn credits, but also to receive a higher grade.
Furthermore, students whose scores fall below a certain level will be interviewed individually and given academic guidance.
Your GPA will be listed on your academic transcript. You can also check your GPA on the academic affairs system.
A. Subjects included in GPA calculation
Your GPA will be calculated based on all required courses you have registered for and all elective courses for which you have earned credits. For required courses, if you retake a course, all grades from both the original course and the retake course will be included in the GPA calculation.
For elective subjects, only the grades from subjects you passed will be included in your GPA calculation.
Furthermore, subjects earned outside of this university (such as credit transfer subjects, subjects for which credit was recognized upon transfer or enrollment, and subjects for which credit was recognized after earning credit outside of this university), and subjects for which credit acquisition became impossible due to a leave of absence, will not be included in the GPA calculation.
(i) Formula for calculating semester GPA
(c) Formula for calculating total GPA
(7) Notification of grades
Grades will be posted on the student portal and parent portal at the end of each semester. Additionally, grade reports will be mailed to students and their guardians at the end of the academic year.
10. Recognition of previously completed credits
Credits already earned at a university or junior college prior to enrolling at this university can be considered as credits earned through coursework at this university.
For further details, please contact the Education Affairs Section of the Education/Student Affairs Division.
11. Studying at other educational institutions (credit transfer)
Credits earned at educational institutions with which our university has an agreement can be recognized as credits at our university.
The specific subjects and other details will be determined by each educational institution and communicated to students.
For further details, please contact the Education Affairs Section of the Education/Student Affairs Division.
12. Inquiries regarding academic performance evaluation
If you have any doubts regarding the grading of courses offered by this university (for example, if you feel that the grading result is different from what you expected), there is a system in place that allows you to file an objection with the instructor through the designated contact point. For details on the system,HOPE (internal site) for more information.