Undergraduate

Orientation Presented by the

Academic Advising Center (AAC) Temple University, Japan Campus

Introducing the

Academic Advising Center (AAC)

Academic Advising Center (AAC)

The Role of Your Academic Advisor

o Help you understand the benefits and/or consequences of

your academic decisions

○ Assist you in developing a path towards graduation

○ Provide accurate information about university policies,

procedures, resources and programs

Location: Temple University, Japan Campus

Azabu Hall 1F

Open Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday ~ Friday

E-mail: aac@tuj.temple.edu

Academic Advising Center (AAC)

Academic Advising Center (AAC)

How to Make an Appointment

1) Visit AAC page on TUJ Home Page:

https://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/meetaac

Fill out Appointment Request Form

2) Come to the AAC front desk in person with Temple ID Card

to make an appointment in person

Other TUJ Departments Tuition Payment

Bursar’s Office (tujbursar@tuj.temple.edu / 03-5441-9800 / 1st Floor, Azabu Hall)

- After paying tuition, students can receive a semester sticker for your IC card here

Student Visa / Financial Aid / Activities & Clubs / Housing

Office of Student Services (oss@tuj.temple.edu / 03-5441-9800 / 1st Floor, Azabu Hall)

Tutoring

The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) (ndrewme@tuj.temple.edu / Azabu Hall 209)

Japanese and Critical Languages Programs

Professor Ryoko Osada (osada@tuj.temple.edu / 03-5441-9800 / 1st Floor, Azabu Hall)

GI Bill

Registrar’s Office (tujregistrar@tuj.temple.edu / 03-5441-9800 / 1st Floor, Azabu Hall)

Graduation Requirements

TUJ Website Link: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/index.html

Bachelor’s Degree

4 Graduation Requirement Categories

Major Requirements

GenEd Requirements

Electives - Double Major

- Minor / Certificate

- Internships

- Personal Interests

- Foreign Language

College/School Requirements

123-124 Credit Total Requirement

General Education (GenEd)

Requirements

GenEd Courses Link: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/academic-requirements/gened-requirements/index.html

GenEd Courses Link: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/academic-requirements/gened-requirements/index.html

C- or better to successfully complete GenEd requirements

General Education Attribute Area Requirement

GW Analytical Reading & Writing 1 course, 4 credit hours

GQ Quantitative Literacy 1 course, 4 credit hours

GY Mosaic I 1 course, 3 credit hours

GZ Mosaic II 1 course, 3 credit hours

Foundation Courses

General Education Attribute Area Requirement

GA Arts 1 course, 3 or 4 credit hours

GB Human Behavior 1 course, 3 credit hours

GD Race & Diversity 1 course, 3 credit hours

GG World Society 1 course, 3 credit hours

GS Science & Technology 2 courses, 3 credit hours each

GU U.S. Society 1 course, 3 credit hours

Breadth Courses

Reason 1

Introduction to Departments and possible Majors/Minors

Self-exploration

Why Do I Need to Take GenEds !?

What major should I choose?

How about a minor?

A certificate?

A graduate degree?

Reason 2

Help you get a job!

Breadth and Well Roundedness in students

University education is not only about technical skills

Adaptability to learning unfamiliar subjects

Skills vs Content: Attributes Sought on a Resume

Why Do I Need to Take GenEds !?

National Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Job Outlook Survey, 2016

Reason 3

Intellectual Engagement and Dialogue

Why Do I Need to Take GenEds !?

With classmates from:

- different majors

- different backgrounds

- varied interests

Don’t be fooled by the “800/900” numbering

GenEds are NOT designed to be easy

Why Do I Need to Take GenEds !?

English GenEd Sequence (Depending on Placement Test results and transfer credits)

English 0701/0711* Preparatory course

English 0802/0812* (GW)

[prerequisite for any 2000+ level courses]

Intellectual Heritage (IH) 0851 Mosaics 1

Intellectual Heritage (IH) 0852 Mosaics 2

Analytical Reading & Writing (GW)

*Eng 701 and 802 are for native speakers of English

Eng 711 and 812 are for non-native ESL students

Computer Science

Math 0701

Math 1021

Math 1031 (GQ)

IBS and Economics

Math 0701

Math 1021

Math 1031 (GQ)

Math 2031

Math GenEd Sequence (Depending on Placement Test results and transfer credits)

Other Majors

Math 0701

GQ

Quantitative Literacy (GQ)

Major Requirements

Major Requirements Link: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/academic-requirements/major-minor-requirements/index.html

MAJOR MINOR CERTIFICATE

Art Art -

Asian Studies Asian Studies -

Communication Studies - -

Economics Economics -

General Studies - -

International Affairs (IA) - -

International Business

Studies (IBS)

General Business Studies -

Japanese Language Japanese Japanese

Political Science Political Science Political Economy

Psychological Studies Psychology -

Major Requirements

Major Requirements Minimum Grade Requirements (2016-2017 Bulletin):

CLA / CST : C-

Tyler (Art) : C-

SMC (Communication Studies) : C-

Change Majors Requirements:

Cumulative GPA 2.0 or above

Completion of first semester

How to Change: Change of Program Form at AAC

Major Requirements

College Requirements

Colleges & Schools at TUJ

Tyler School of Art

College of Liberal Arts (CLA)

School of Media and Communication (SMC)

College of Science and Technology (CST)

*2+2 program

CLA (College of Liberal Arts)

123 total credits required for graduation

2.0 GPA within College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and College of Science and Technology (CST)

45 credits of Upper level CLA/CST courses

(6 credits must be outside your major division: Social Science/Humanities)

Majors under College of Liberal Arts

Major Major Coordinator

Asian Studies Jeffrey Kingston

Economics Hady Kahy

General Studies Jonathan Wu

International Affairs James Brown

International Business Studies William Swinton

Japanese Ryoko Osada

Political Science Masaki Kakizaki

Psychological Studies Suzi Zimmerman

General Program (Associate) Academic Advising Center

CLA (College of Liberal Arts)

Art (Tyler School of Art) Major coordinator: Shinya Watanabe / Kaoru Sakurai

123 total credits required for graduation

Requirements include:

Digital studio courses

Non-Digital studio courses

Art History courses

5 Upper level Liberal Arts electives required

If you wish to transfer studio courses from another institution,

you must submit syllabus and portfolios to the major coordinator

Major coordinator: Ron Carr

124 total credits required for graduation

Interdisciplinary Major with Requirements from: Media Studies department

Journalism department

Strategic Communication department

Film and Media Arts department

Theater department

Maximum of 27 credits in any one department

Communication Studies

(School of Media and Communication)

Computer Science (2+2 Program)

(College of Science and Technology)

Coordinator at TUJ: AAC *Student must consult with AAC in order to prepare

for transferring to Main Campus by the given time frame

123 total credits required for graduation

Upper level electives 45 credits required

Complete GenEd and foundational requirements at TUJ

Major requirements to be complete at TUJ include:

Math 1021

Math 1031

CIS 1001

CIS 1068

CIS 1166

Major FL 1 FL 2 FL 3 FL 4 Note

Asian Studies X X X X East Asian Language

Communication Studies N/A N/A N/A N/A Thesis Track requires FL

IBS X X X X

International Affairs X X X X East Asian Language

Economics X X X or GG N/A

General Studies X X X or GG N/A

Psychological Studies X X X or GG N/A

Political Science X X X or GG N/A

Art X X N/A N/A

Foreign Language Requirement

Non-Matriculated

Students

Non-Matriculated Student

Credits: 0 9 15 30

GPA: 2.5

GPA: 2.0

Matriculation

Matriculation

Notes: 1) Matriculation fee will be charged when the student is eligible for matriculation

2) Transfer credits will not be applied towards the student file until after matriculation

3) If the 30 credit maximum is reach but the student has not reached the 2.0 GPA,

the student may opt to repeat previous courses to obtain higher grades

GPA: 2.0

Matriculation Repeat courses

Course Repeat

Repeating a Course

• To retake the same course number

• Students may repeat a course to earn a higher grade

• Only highest grade will be used to calculate GPA

• Students cannot repeat a course more than twice

(exceptions: Math 701, Eng 802/812, IH 851/852)

Fall Semester

Eng 802

Grade: D+

GPA: 1.33

Spring Semester

Eng 802

Grade: A

GPA: 4.00

Link: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/policies-and-procedures/policies/repeating-a-course.html

How to Pick Courses

Bachelor’s Degree

4 Graduation Requirement Categories

Major Requirements

GenEd Requirements

Electives - Double Major

- Minor / Certificate

- Internships

- Personal Interests

- Foreign Language

College/School Requirements

123-124 Credit Total Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree

4 Graduation Requirement Categories

MAJOR GENED ELECTIVES COLLEGE

123-124 0

Semester:

1 ~ 4 5 ~ 8

Sample Semester Breakdown for

Students with Undeclared Majors

Bachelor’s Degree

4 Graduation Requirement Categories

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123-124 credits in 4 years!?

Temple Main Campus

Fall Spring Summer

5 courses

(15-16 credits)

5 courses

(15-16 credits)

0 courses

(0 credits)

Temple Japan Campus

Fall Spring Summer

4 courses

(12-13 credits)

4 courses

(12-13 credits)

3 courses

(9-10 credits)

1. English course (Eng 0701/0711 or Eng 0802/0812)

2. GenEd (GA, GB, GD, GG, GQ, GS, GU)

3. Major or Prospective Major

4. Foreign Language or another GenEd

or another course for major or potential minor

Sample First Semester

Full-time Credit Requirements (for Visa/Financial Aid, etc.)

Fall & Spring – 12 Credits Summer – 9 Credits

Students waived from GG: • TUJ Student Visa sponsored students • Students who earned at least 3 transfer credits from a university outside of the

country of the student’s citizenship

Further Academic Policies

Research your Requirements

DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System)

DARS shows how a student’s course work to date (including

transferred courses) will fulfill the academic requirements.

Access: http://tuportal.temple.edu and click on DARS.

Requirements which have been completed will be

marked with a green check

Notes: • Major in DARS is Incorrect – Change it next semester

• Major is General Studies or A.A. – DARS is under construction

• Requirements not cleared – Discuss with Advisor during appointment

What does “45+” mean? If you transferred to Temple University with

more than 45 credits:

• Only need to take one GenEd Science course (GS)

• Only need to take one Mosaic/Intellectual Heritage class

(GY: IH 0851 or GZ: IH 0852) instead of two.

• Can choose two out of the GenEd Art (GA), Human

Behavior (GB), and U.S. Society (GU) courses.

What does “45/60” mean? • Temple University requires all undergraduate degree candidates

complete 45 credits of the last 60 credits of the degree or

program as matriculated students at Temple University.

• To graduate with Latin Honors, a student must complete at least

60 credits of the program matriculated at Temple.

“45+” and 45/60

1000 – 1999 --- “Lower-level” courses

2000 – 4999 --- “Upper-level” courses

0700 – 0799 --- Preparatory Courses

0800 – 0899 --- General Education Courses

Specially numbered courses

xxx0 Special topics

xx96, xx97, xx98 Writing-intensive courses

700 1000 2000 4999

“Upper-level” “Lower-level”

English 0802/0812 is prerequisite for

any upper-level (2000 - 4999) courses

Course Numbering System

Registration Errors

You may encounter a Registration Error

Double Check your Placement Test result: • If the course is 2000 level or above, make sure you have

English 0802 exempt (Placement Test) or transferred

Double Check the Course Prerequisites

If you are confident you meet the prerequisites:

Raise your hand and an AAC advisor will assist in

removing the restriction and register you for the course

Deadlines

Deadlines Link: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/semester-info/calendar/index.html

Making Changes to your Schedule… Adding courses:

○ The last day to ADD a course is by the end of the first business week

of the semester

○ For new students who did not register during orientation, a late

registration fee of 5,400 yen will be charged when you enroll during

the first week of the semester.

Dropping courses:

○ Drop: To remove a course from his/her transcript.

A student is not financially responsible for dropped courses.

○ The last day to DROP a course is by the end of the second business

week of the semester

For specific dates for Add/Drop deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendar:

http://www.tuj.ac.jp/ug/academics/semester-info/calendar/index.html

Temple University policy requires first semester students to meet with an

academic advisor in order to register for the following semester.

As Spring 2017, first semester students, are required to meet with

an advisor in order to register for Summer and Fall 2017 semester.

1) Check your priority registration date (announcement via email)

2) Make appointment in person or via email with AAC before priority date

3) Meet with advisor to pick courses and receive PIN #

4) Register the courses picked on your priority registration date

Registration for Next Semester