Table of Contents
I.

Goals of Education ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 1

II.

Aim of Liberal Arts and Sciences ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 1

III.

How Courses Are Conducted ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 4

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Registration Procedures and Course Enrollment ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 6

V.

Important Notes on Language and Culture Course Registrationꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 9

VI.

Examinations and Grading ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 10

VII.

Handling of Classes and Examinations Regarding Natural Disasters ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 16

VIII.

Ways for Students to Access Information ······································································ 17

IX.

Courses & Credits Required for Graduation or Advancement ·············································· 19
Graduation Requirements for Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies (School of Humanities) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 20
Graduation Requirements for Social Sciences (School of Law) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 21
Graduation Requirements for Social Sciences (School of Economics) Programꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 22
Graduation Requirements for Physics (School of Science) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 23
Graduation Requirements for Chemistry (School of Science) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 24
Graduation Requirements for Biological Sciences (School of Science) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 25
Graduation Requirements for Chemistry (School of Engineering) Programs ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 26
Graduation Requirements for Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering) Program ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 27
Graduation Requirements for Biological Sciences (School of Agricultural Sciences) Programꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 28

Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building Floor Plansꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 30
Liberal Arts and Sciences Building A Floor Plans ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 31
Exercise Facilities Map ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 32
Sports Facilities ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 33
Campus Map Higashiyama Campus ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 34
ILAS Major Earthquake Response Manual ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 35

Ⅰ. Goals of Education
ILAS formulates educational courses aimed at realizing the following educational objectives:(a) To cultivate comprehensive decision-making and thinking abilities
Global Liberal Arts, Contemporary Liberal Arts, etc.
(b) To foster students’ initiative and desire to study
First Year Seminar, Problem/Project Based Learning Seminar, etc.
(c) To cultivate communication skills that contribute to character development
Health and Sports Science, Language and Culture, etc.
(d) To nurture an inquisitive mind and cultivate fundamental academic abilities that are required in all schools
Basic Courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, Basic Courses in Natural Sciences, etc.

Ⅱ. Aim of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Aiming to produce intellectual graduates with highly creative, independent personalities through university
education, the Liberal Arts and Sciences program provides necessary education through different courses in auniversity-wide fashion.
1. Course Category and Content
Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses at Nagoya University are divided into Common Basic Courses, Liberal Arts
Courses, and Basics Courses for Specialized Fields in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the program.
[Courses managed by ILAS (Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences Administration) Office］

Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses

Common Basic Courses
Liberal Arts Courses
Basic Courses for Specialized Fields[Courses managed by individual Schools]

Courses in Specialized Field

Specialized Courses
Related Specialized Courses
Basic Specialized Courses

School Courses

These courses are then further subdivided based on field, purpose, eligible students, and several other conditions.
The category and their contents are shown in the following table.

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Course Category

Content
Courses in this category introduce the basic knowledge (general skills and the ability toidentify and solve problems) that all students should acquire, regardless of their field ofCommon Basic Courses

specialization. The purpose is to shift their learning attitude toward "independent andself-directed learning" and help them become "courageous intellectuals" who will build
and lead a better future society.

Introduction to Skills for
Academic Success

These courses introduce students to university, what it means to study at a university, andwhat kind of knowledge they need to make learning at a university fulfilling. They forge
the core upon which they will develop the attitude to be an independent learner.
Through multifaceted intellectual training in a small-group seminar style, students learn

First Year Seminarthe excitement of truth-seeking and cultivate the ability to research, think, write, andspeak, which is essential for independent learning.

Language

EnglishThese courses improve students’ communication skills in English, the common language

andof the academic world and essential for being active in the international community.

CultureThus, students open a window to the rest of the world.
SecondBy studying foreign languages other than English, students increase understanding andForeigndevelop an open mind towards a variety of different cultures. They build the foundation

Languages

to use multiple foreign languages, which is essential for working together to build a better
future society beyond national borders.

Japanese

International students acquire basic skills for independent learning during their study inJapan by improving their Japanese language skills and deepening their understanding ofJapanese culture and society.

Health andLectureSportsScience

These courses teach students about health and basic knowledge of lifelong sports andself-discipline.

Practicum

By engaging in sports, students develop basic skills for lifelong sports communication
skills, leadership and teamwork building skills.

Data Science

To master data analysis skills, which serve as a platform to create new value in society,students acquire basic knowledge and general analysis skills.
As well-educated “courageous intellectuals”, students use their specialized knowledge tosolve problems facing human society and build a happy future. To achieve this goal,

Liberal Arts Courses

students acquire the following important qualities: “an open-minded attitude to different
disciplines and cultures”, “an interest in a broad range of knowledge that transcends
disciplines”, and “a perspective that relativizes oneself and one’s field of specialty”.

Global Liberal Arts

Encounters with foreign cultures serve as an opportunity for students to learn to recognize
the diversity of values in the world and acquire knowledge of contemporary international
relations and culture. Through these experiences, students build a foundation to grow into
individuals who can play an active role in international society, with cultural and social
tolerance and the ability to develop their own arguments.

Contemporary Liberal Arts

Recognizing the issues facing modern society, students develop interdisciplinary andcomprehensive skills to analyze them. They also develop skills to understand the‣Humanities and Social

relationship between their field of study and other fields, so that they can recognize the

Sciencesrole that specialized knowledge plays in society. They also acquire a perspective that

‣Natural Sciences

relativizes their own specialized field. Courses are divided into three sub-categories:2‣Interdisciplinary/

Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Interdisciplinary/Integration ofIntegration of Arts andArts and Sciences. Each school determines from which sub-categories students should

Sciencestake the courses.

Problem/Project BasedIn the 3rd and 4th years of their undergraduate program, students in different fields andLearning Seminaracademic years form interdisciplinary teams and share self-led experiences. They think
and work together to identify and solve problems. By taking part in these activities,
students acquire leadership and teamwork skills, openness toward different fields ofstudy, and the ability to solve problems by cooperating with diverse people.

Basic Courses forIn these courses, students acquire the most basic knowledge and skills that will serve as

Specialized Fields

a foundation to study specialized fields.

Basic Courses inStudents develop the foundation needed to study specialized fields in the humanities

Humanities and Socialand social sciences by learning basic knowledge and skills.

Sciences
Basic Courses in NaturalStudents develop the foundation needed to study specialized fields in the natural

Sciencessciences by learning basic knowledge and skills.

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Ⅲ. How Courses Are Conducted
1. Academic Year and Semesters
The school year of International Programs at Nagoya University starts from October 1 and ends on September 30 of
the next year. The year is divided into a Fall Semester (October 1 to March 31) and a Spring Semester (April 1 to
September 30) and each semester consists of 15 weeks of instruction. For details of this semester’s schedule, see“Schedule for Liberal Arts and Sciences (Fall Semester, AY2022) ” right after the cover.
It should be noted that these schedules may change for courses taught at specific schools due to circumstances
affecting those schools only.
2. Terms
Because the duration of study is normally four years, this period is divided into eight semesters.
Starting with the academic year a student enrolls in, academic years are labeled in the following manner.
Roman numerals are used to denote terms.
Some courses are conducted on Semester basis, and some courses are conducted on Quarter basis. Each Semester
consists of two Quarters; Fall Quarter 1 and Fall Quarter 2 for the Fall Semester, Spring Quarter 1 and Spring
Quarter 2 for the Spring Semester.
First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Oct-March

Apr-Sept

Oct-March

Apr-Sept

Oct-March

Apr-Sept

Oct-March

Apr-Sept

Fall

SpringFall

SpringFall

SpringFall

SpringSemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemester(Term G-I)

(Term G-II)(Term G- III)

(Term G-IV)(Term G-V)

(Term G-VI)(Term G-VII)(Term G-VIII)

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q1

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

3. Student Holidays
Days on which classes are not held are called student holidays. Nagoya University student holidays are as follows.
However, classes may be held on those days when necessary for educational reasons.
Regular student holidays:<Short holidays>:
Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), and National Holidays<Long holidays>:
Summer vacation, Winter vacation, and Spring vacation
Special student holidays: Nagoya University Festival (Meidai-sai)
4. Class TimesAt Nagoya University, classes normally continue for 90 minutes. However, classes for some courses such as physics
labs, chemistry labs, and biology labs are 180 minutes long.
The time classes begin and end are given below. Classes are labeled in the following manner starting with the firstclass of the day. These times are fixed throughout the entire year. They apply to classes at all schools.
180 minutes classes continue across two normal class times.
8:45 to 10:15

10:30 to 12:00

13:00 to 14:30

14:45 to 16:15

16:30 to 18:00

1st period

2nd period

3rd period

4th period

5th period

45. Courses and Credit System
At Nagoya University, credits are used as a means of quantitatively measuring a student's study, and in order tocomplete each year's curriculum, the student must acquire the number of Liberal Arts and Sciences credits and school
specialized course credits defined by standards established at each school.
Depending on the lesson style, courses can be categorized into the following types of courses.

Class Form (Style)

Details

For classes held once aweek, the number ofcredits per semester
90 minutes class (treatedas 2 hours) x 8 weeks =1.0 credits

Course Category
Introduction to Skills for
Academic Success
Data Science (Lecture）
Health and Sports Science:
LectureLectureClasses revolving
around tuition
provided by the
instructor.

Global Liberal Arts
90 minutes class (treatedas 2 hours) x 15 weeks =2.0 credits

Contemporary Liberal Arts
Basic Courses in Humanities
and Social Sciences
Basic Courses in Natural
Sciences (not including lab
work)

SeminarPractical Training

Experiments

Classes principally
comprising study
undertaken at theinitiative of students
and which operatewith limited classsizes.

90 minutes class (treatedas 2 hours) x 8 weeks =1.0 credits

First Year Seminar
90 minutes class (treatedas 2 hours) x 15 weeks =1.0 or 2.0 credits

Classes that principally
involve students
participating in hands90 minutes class (treatedon practical activities,
as 2 hours) x 15 weeks =examining items or
1.0 credits
materials, or practicing
techniques or special
procedures.

Classes comprising lab
work or the like.

Data Science (Exercise)

180 minutes class(treated as 4 hours) x 15
weeks =2.0 credits

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Language and Culture
Parts of Global Liberal Arts
Problem / Project Based
Learning Seminar

Health and Sports Science:
Practicum

Laboratory in Physics
Laboratory in Chemistry
Laboratory in Biology

6. Upper Limits on the Number of Registered Credits(Cap System)
Upper limits on the number of registered credits (cap system) are set with the aim of ensuring
students have sufficient time to study by encouraging them to carefully select the courses they will
study and the number of credits so that they can truly learn the course content and take appropriate
courses in each academic year. Each School and Department sets upper limits on the number ofcredits students may register for courses per year or semester.
Students who have acquired their prescribed credits with an excellent academic record may registerfor courses in excess of the upper limits on the number of credits.
The upper limits on the number of registered credits, conditions for raising the limits, and othermatters are determined by each School. For details, see the Student Handbooks for each School.
In principle, the following courses are not counted in the upper limits on the number of credits forcourse registration. (The handling of this may vary by School and Department.)● Intensive courses● Credit exchangeable courses of other universities (including overseas and online universities)● Courses for foreign language proficiency test certificates● Courses for which credits were already acquired before admission● Special courses

Ⅳ. Registration Procedures and Course Enrollment
Please follow the procedures below for course registration.
You may register for courses targeted for your year or lower years, but you may not register for courses targeted forupper years. Consult with List of Credit Requirements for your major to decide which courses to register for.
* You are supposed to register only for courses you intend to take. Please avoid selecting unnecessary courses since
this causes problems for other students.
1. Registration Procedures
You should select the courses to take (Liberal Arts and Sciences courses and school specialized courses) before thesemester begins. First year students should register for courses between October 4 (Tue) and October 11 (Tue) in
2022, and those in 2nd and higher year should register for courses before the semester starts. Nagoya University portal(website) is used to do the registration. For more information, please read the manual “Course Registration Procedures”
which is available on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
Those who have not completed the registration are not eligible to attend the classes nor to take the examinations.
The registration procedures will not be completed until you confirm whether the registration has been done correctlyor not on the website after entering the data.
On the screen of “Confirmation of Registered Course”, all courses that you will take should be displayed. If you findany mistakes in the registration, immediately contact the following office;for Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses: the ILAS Officefor School Specialized Courses: the school you belong to
The following courses have a different registration procedure:
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〈 First Year Seminar 〉
In Wednesday 2nd period, five courses of “First Year Seminar” are held for all programs. Please refer to eachsyllabus and choose your preference and fill out “First Year Seminar Preference Sheet” which is available on NU
Portal, ILAS tab. Submit it to the ILAS Office via email (kyoikuin@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp) by September 27 (Tue17:00).
Each class has an enrollment limit, so you may not be able to take your preferred class. Classes will be determinedconsidering your preferences and enrollment limit, and the result of the application will be posted on NU Portal,
ILAS tab on Monday, October 3. Please check the result and make sure to do registration via the website by
October 11 (Tue) 13:00.
Once the class is assigned, it cannot be changed.
〈 Language and Culture 〉
Please refer to the “Ⅴ. Important Notes on Language and Culture Course Registration” on page 9 to register for
Language and Culture courses. Also, be sure to read “Course Registration Procedures” carefully to register for thecourses.
〈 Global Liberal Arts / Contemporary Liberal Arts 〉
Global Liberal Arts and Contemporary Liberal Arts are mainly for the second year. Taking CAP System (see Ⅲ-6:
Cap System) into consideration, in the first year, students are allowed to take these courses only if the number ofregistered credits is within the limit determined by your school.
・Content Courses Taught in Japanese ( JMI Courses)“Content Courses Taught in Japanese” are courses in “Global Liberal Arts” Course Category. They are generalprogram courses taught in Japanese. If you earn credits by taking these courses, they will be included in required
credits for graduation as “Global Liberal Arts” courses.
For details, please refer to “Course Registration Procedures” on the NU Portal, ILAS tab.
*In Fall Semester 2022, there are no “Content Courses Taught in Japanese”. From Spring Semester 2023, you will
be able to take these courses.

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2. Course Enrollment Adjustments
Adjustments may be made for some courses while taking into consideration the capacity of the lecture rooms andlaboratories.
(1) Conditions such as targeted undergraduate school and grade are designated for each course. Courses are
finalized after adjustments are made for those who meet these conditions. However, class size is limited andyou may not be assigned to your selected course.
(2) The registration and adjustment results can be confirmed on the “Confirmation of Registered Course” page on
NU Portal, ILAS tab.
3. Registration Confirmation
Check the registered courses via the NU Portal, “Confirmation of Registered Course” during the confirmation
period from October 25 (Tue).
*How to Access: Login to the NU portal→ Click “Student Affairs” tab → Click “Course registration andgrading (schedule etc.)” → Click “Confirmation of Registered Course”, then you can see the registered courses.
If you find any mistakes on your registered courses, contact the office in charge via e-mail; for Liberal Arts andSciences courses, contact the ILAS Office (kyoikuin@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp) and for specialized courses, ask theStudent Affair Section in your school.
For details, please refer to “Course Registration Procedures” which is available on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
4. Class Enrollment(1) You must attend every class in principle.
You may lose your right to attend the course or to take the exam if you are frequently absent during the semester.
(2) Instructors evaluate out-of-class work in different ways.
Even if you attend every class, the same measures indicated in (1) above may be taken if you do not complete
designated out-of-class work.

5. Credits for Redundant Courses
In principle, the credits earned will only be counted once towards the credits required for graduation even if you takethe same course twice and pass the examination on both occasions.
6. Retaking Courses and Supplementing Credits
Those who receive an "Fail (F)" or "Withdrawal (W)" for a course may need to retake the course to make up for thelack of credits in order to meet the requirements for advancement or graduation set by each School. If you haveinsufficient numbers of credits, you can earn additional credits by taking a course targeted for lower year students
from a particular category. You should be aware that it may be difficult to retake a course due to schedule conflictwith other required courses.

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Ⅴ. Important Notes on Language and Culture Course Registration
1. Required Courses and Credits for Language and Culture Courses
Students decide the courses to be taken according to their Japanese language proficiency at the time of enrollment in
consultation with the instructors in charge of the courses. Japanese Placement Test will be administered in the beginningof the semester to help in this selection.

< Compulsory╱Compulsory Elective Courses for JACS, SSLaw, SSEcon Program>

You must take 10 credits as Compulsory Japanese courses, and the rest 10 credits should be taken from Compulsory
Elective courses (Japanese, English or Second Foreign Languages.) Please be noted that SSEcon students cannot choose
their 1st language. Also, Second Foreign Language courses will be held mixed with a lot of regular program students andtaught in Japanese. If you take these courses, JLPT N1 level is recommended to have. If your current Japanese level islower than N3 level, we strongly recommend to take Japanese or English courses rather than Second Foreign Language
courses. In addition, if you choose a Second Foreign Language, you must obtain at least 4 credits in one of the following
languages: German, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Korean. You are required to email your instructor in advancefor permission to take the course.

< Compulsory╱Compulsory Elective Courses for Sc, En, Ag program>

Compu lsory

Compu lsory Ele c tive
・Japanese

Japanese

8 credits

6 credits+ ・English=

14 credits in total

・Second Foreign Languages ＊＊Second Foreign Languages: Germaan, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish or Korean

You must take 8 credits as Compulsory Japanese courses, and the rest 6 credits should be taken from Compulsory
Elective courses (Japanese, English or Second Foreign Languages) However, you must note that Second Foreign
Language courses will be held mixed with a lot of regular program students and taught in Japanese. If you takethese courses, JLPT N1 level is recommended to have. If your current Japanese level is lower than N3 level, we
strongly recommend to take Japanese or English courses rather than Second Foreign Language courses. In addition,
if you choose a Second Foreign Language, you must obtain at least 4 credits in one of the following languages:
German, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Korean. You are required to email your instructor in advance for
permission to take the course.

92. Recognition of Credits based on Proficiency Test Scores
The system's outline, application procedure for credit recognition, and other important details are described below.
Please take the time to read this important information carefully.

(1) List of Language Proficiency Tests eligible for Credit Recognition and Recognized Credits
Students who achieve N2 or N1 level in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will receive 6 credits asshown in the following table as Compulsory Courses in V-1. above.
Students who have been accredited must earn the remaining credits in Compulsory Courses.
Type of Proficiency Test
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Level
Level N1,
Level N2

Credits
6 credits

Accredited Course Title
Japanese 1
Japanese Notation 1(Kanji 200)

* Credits will only be recognized based on the results of official and publicly offered tests.
* It is also possible to take 6 credits by taking Japanese language courses without applying for credit certification
through the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
* Notes: Each school operates different rules regarding the counting of such grades towards graduation
requirements. For more details, please inquire at your school.
(a) Those who have already acquired the required number of Japanese-related credits for graduation specified by
the school shall not earn credits under this system.
(b) Credits awarded under this system shall be included in the maximum of 60 credits that may be recognized by
Nagoya University. (See Article 23-2 of the Nagoya University General Rules)(c) The grade for the accredited courses will be "T". It is not subject to GPA calculation.
(d) Japanese proficiency tests must have been taken or results must have been certified within two years from theapplication date.
3. Application for Recognition of Credits
Students who acquired a necessary grade or scores on a proficiency test and wish to have it recognized for Japanese
course credits are required to submit an application for credit recognition along with an official grade or scorecertificate. Detail of the procedure will be posted on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
Application period for Fall Semester AY 2022: October 3 (Mon) – October 7 (Fri), 2022.
As for the application for recognition of credits in the Term G-II, the details will be notified during the relevant Term.
4. Credit Awarding Process
Upon submission, your application will be reviewed by instructors in charge. No interview or oral examination isrequired at that time. When there is no problem on the application form, you can confirm the credits you obtained
via the web（NU Portal →Student Affairs →Course registration and grading→ “Grades Inquiry”）for the semester
you applied.
5. After Having Been Awarded Credits
We encourage that students having been recognized those credits continue to study Japanese and other foreign
languages regardless of the necessity of the credits for graduation requirements or advancement.

Ⅵ. Examinations and Grading
1. Examinations10

It is important to note the following points regarding examinations for Liberal Arts and Sciences courses.
(1) Final examinations are held at the end of each semester.
(2) In principle, final examinations are written tests, however, in some cases you need to submit a paper, take anoral test, or report on an experiment instead of taking a written test.
(3) You must place your student ID card on the desk when taking an examination.
(4) You will not be allowed to enter the examination room if you are late for 20 minutes or more.
You are permitted to leave the examination room 30 minutes after the start of the examination, however, you
are not allowed to leave the examination room from 5 minutes before the end of the exam.
Those who leave the examination room should do so quietly so as to minimize disturbance to other students.
(5) The examination time is determined by a standard electric clock or the proctor’s watch set to the standard
electric clock.
(6) Cheating is prohibited on examinations. The disciplinary measure against students cheating on exams areinvalidation of ALL credits for courses taken that semester, etc.

2. Make-up Examinations
Make-up exams are conducted for students who could not take some or all of the exams due to illness, injury or otherunavoidable reasons and wish to take it. Those who pass the make-up examination will receive a grade.
(1) Students who unable to take a final examination immediately need to contact (by email or NUCT) thecourse instructor to notify them.
(2) If you want to take a make-up examination, you need to make an application through NUCT with adocument (a) or (b) below that prove a reason why you couldn’t take the final examination.
(a) In case of illness or injury → a medical certificate written by a doctor(b) In other cases → a document which verifies the reasons why the student could not take the exam
(3) Permission to take make-up examinations will be given only when the request form is fully filled out andthe reason is deemed to be justifiable.
(4) The application period, date, time, and location of make-up examinations are announced on NU Portal,
ILAS tab.
(5) There are no additional make-up examinations for those who are unable to take the make-up examination.
3. Repeat Examinations
Repeat examinations are for students who failed the courses listed in Table 1 in the final examinations or make-up
examinations for that semester but meet certain requirements.
Those who have passed the repeat examinations will receive credits for that semester.
Repeat examinations are given in March and in August╱September. At the end of the semester in which the course
was conducted, you need to check a timetable for repeat examinations on NU Portal, ILAS tab since the timetable
and classroom may be changed from the regular classes.
Those who have no evidence of having taken the course or those who were absent from the examination are noteligible to take the repeat examination.
(1)
Students meet the following two conditions are eligible to take the repeat examination. Their student
numbers will be posted on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
i) Those who failed the course (graded "F") which offers a repeat examination.
ii) Those who reach the requirements set by the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
(2)
The date, time, and location of repeat examinations will be posted on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
(3)
Repeat examinations are 50 or 90 minutes long.
(4)
The grade for a repeat examination will be either "C-" or "F". Those who receive a "C-" will receive
credits for that semester.
(5)
There is no make-up examination for those who were unable to take the repeat examination.
(6)
Re-repeat examinations will not to be conducted.
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Table1. Courses for which the repeat examination are given
Mathematics

Basic Courses Physics
in Natural
Chemistry
Sciences
Biology
Earth Science

Calculus I, Linear Algebra I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra II, Complex Analysis
Fundamentals of Physics I, Fundamentals of Physics II, Fundamentals of Physics
III
Fundamentals of Chemistry I, Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Fundamentals of Biology I, Fundamentals of Biology II
Fundamentals of Earth Science I, Fundamentals of Earth Science II

4. Academic Misconducts
Cheating is representing someone else’s work as yours, including copying and pasting from internet sources,
copying another student’s work, or copying from textbooks or other published sources without proper citation
and reference.
Cheating in classes and examinations are NOT permitted. Don’t cheat on quizzes, reports and final examinations.
According to “Nagoya University Student Disciplinary Rules”, students are subject to receive severe punishments(e.g. expulsion, suspension, or warning etc.) in the case of cheating and plagiarism during examinations.
Plagiarism and cheating cause severe damage to your reputation and academic records.
If an academic misconduct has been identified, the student would lose all credits - for the course where the dishonest
behavior was found, as well as all other courses - of that semester. In other words, you may have to repeat the wholeacademic year as a consequence.
-DefinitionsPlagiarism: Diversion of research details or passages of others without appropriate procedures
Fabrication: Falsification of data or experimental results
Manipulation: Improper expression of the details of research by adding operation to research samples,
devices and/or research processes or by changing or omitting data or research outcomes.
Expulsion: Students are deprived of their status as a student
Suspension: Students are prohibited from attending university for a specified period of less than six months or for
an indefinite period
Warning: Students are issued with a written caution and warned about their future conduct
Cheating is likely to occur when a final exam, report due date, or presentation of results is coming up, but students
are not prepared enough for it. The desire to get a good grade or not to lose a credit leads to academic misconducts
such as copying and pasting, cheating, and incomplete citations and references. You should be aware thatcheating is neglect of duty as a student, and you are the one who suffers disadvantage.
Please bear in mind the following notes before taking classes /examinations.
・Items not permitted for the examination must not be placed on/in the desk or on the chair, and these items mustbe put into your bag and the bag must be closed and put on the floor.
・Use of wearable device and plastic sheets for notes (Shitajiki) are prohibited during examinations.
・You must turn off your mobile phone and put it into your bag.
・When you write a report, do not copy and paste from the Internet or other sources, and do not plagiarize
anybody’s work.
・When you research or conduct an experiment, do not fabricate or manipulate data.

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5. Grade Evaluation(1) Grade Evaluation System
Grade evaluations will be under either a six-level evaluation system (A+, A, B, C, C-, F) or two-level evaluation
system (P, NP). F or NP indicate that the course was not passed, and the student will receive no credit for thecourse.
[Grading Standards and Corresponding Letter Grades]
Letter

Pass/

Grade

No Pass

Grading Standards
Excellent performance demonstrating an excellent understanding of the subject

A+matter, a foundation of extensive knowledge, and a skillful use of concepts
and/or methods for accomplishing advanced tasks.
Very good performance demonstrating an almost complete understanding ofA

the subject matter, a foundation of knowledge, and an appropriate use ofconcepts and/or methods for accomplishing tasks.
Good performance demonstrating a sufficient understanding of the subject

Bmatter and an ability to handle the problems and materials encountered in the
Pass

Six-level
evaluation

subject.
Adequate performance demonstrating a basic understanding of the subject

standards

matter, an ability to handle relatively simple problems, and adequateC

preparation for moving on to more advanced work in the field, but also
demonstrating noticeable deficiencies.
Minimally acceptable performance demonstrating at least a partial
understanding of the subject matter and some capacity to deal with simple

C-

problems, but also demonstrating deficiencies serious enough to make it
inadvisable to proceed further in the field without additional work.

Two-levelF

No Pass

P

Pass

NP

No Pass

T

Pass

Failed to achieve minimally acceptable performance. This grade also signifies
that the student must repeat the subject to receive credit.
Passed. Passing grade for those courses designated as pass/fail courses forgrading purposes.

evaluation
standards

OthersNot Passed. Failing grade for those courses designated as pass/fail courses forgrading purposes.
Transfer Credit. Credits transferred for courses taken at outside institutions or
before enrollment.

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Withdrawal. Recorded when the student officially withdraws from the course
or when the instructor has a legitimate reason for determining the student has
W---

no intention to continue the course (such as if the student did not turn inassignments or was absent from examinations). The instructor will not assign a
grade.

(2) Recording of Grades in Transcripts
On a transcript, completed courses that have been given a grade using the six-level evaluation system, two-levelevaluation system, or given a T grade will be recorded. Courses given an F, NP or W grade will not be recorded.
On a course completion confirmation sheet, completed courses and courses from the semester in question wherean F, NP or W grade was given will be recorded.
(3) Standard method for converting marks-out-of-100 to letter-based evaluation
In some courses, a grade evaluation will be made with a mark out of 100 and converted into a letter grade
according to the six-level evaluation standards. The standard method in such case is as follows. However,depending on the courses this chart may not apply, so please refer to course registration guidelines and course
syllabuses for each undergraduate/graduate school and the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Letter Grade
Mark out of100

A+
95 or above

A

B

C

C-

F

80 or above,

70 or above,

65 or above,

60 or above,

but below 95

but below 80

but below 70

but below 65

below 60

6. GPA System
Nagoya University employs a GPA (Grade Point Average) system based on the six-step scale: A+, A, B, C, C-, and
F. According to the GPA system, a grade of “F” (Fail) results in 0 points and, lowers the student’s GPA; however, agrade of “W”(Absent) does not affect the GPA. Therefore, the difference between a grade assessment of “F” and“W” (Withdrawal) is significant as it strongly affects your GPA performance.

(1) Letter Grades and Corresponding Grade Points
Grade Points (numerical values given to each grade letter; hereinafter referred to as "GP") are converted asfollows. GP is applicable only to undergraduate students, and not to graduate students. Accordingly, GPAs are only
calculated for undergraduate students.
Letter Grade

A+

A

B

C

C-

F

GP

4.3

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

0

(2) GPA Types and Calculation Methods
There are two types of GPA: the GPA used as an indicator to show the state of learning and performance during
the semester in question (hereinafter "Semester GPA"), and the GPA used as an indicator to show the state oflearning and performance during the student's entire enrollment at the University (hereinafter "Cumulative GPA").
The formulae for calculating Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA are as follows. Calculated numbers shall be
rounded to two decimal places.
14Number of credits awarded at A+ for the semester × 4.3+ number of credits awarded at A for the semester × 4.0+ number of credits awarded at B for the semester × 3.0+ number of credits awarded at C for the semester × 2.0+ number of credits awarded at C- for the semester × 1.0
Semester GPA =Number of credits awarded at A+ for the semester+ number of credits awarded at A for the semester+ number of credits awarded at B for the semester+ number of credits awarded at C for the semester+ number of credits awarded at C- for the semester+ number of credits awarded at F for the semester
Number of credits awarded at A+ × 4.3+ number of credits awarded at A × 4.0+ number of credits awarded at B × 3.0+ number of credits awarded at C × 2.0+ number of credits awarded at C- × 1.0,
during the student's entire enrollment at the University
Cumulative GPA =Number of credits awarded at A++ number of credits awarded at A
+ number of credits awarded at B
+ number of credits awarded at C
+ number of credits awarded at C+ number of credits awarded at F,
during the student's entire enrollment at the University(3) Courses Subject to GPA CalculationAll courses included in graduation requirements are subject to GPA calculation.



Courses that are unrelated to graduation requirements, such as optional courses and teacher-training courses,
are not subject to GPA calculation.



Courses receiving an evaluation of P, NP, T or W are not subject to GPA calculation.

Handling of GPA in the Case of Retaken Courses- When a student retakes a course for which the student initially received an F grade and then receives an
A+, A, B, C or C- grade, the initial F grade will be replaced by the new grade in the calculation for
Cumulative GPA.
- When a student retakes a course for which the student initially received an F grade and then receives
another F grade, these F grades shall not be included multiple times in the calculation for Cumulative GPA.
- When a student receives a T grade according to credit recognition based on the results of certification
examination for a course for which the student initially received an F grade, the F grade is not included in thecalculation for Cumulative GPA.
- When a student has already received credits for a course but then retakes the course, the retaken course
grade is not included in the GPA calculation.
- The above procedures do not apply to courses that students are allowed to take multiple times.

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(4) GPA Display
GPA is recorded on the end-of-semester course completion confirmation sheet in the form of Semester GPA andCumulative GPA.
With regards to transcripts, GPAs will not be printed on transcripts printed out using the automatic certificate issuingmachine. If you need your GPAs recorded on your transcript, please consult the Student Affairs Section at yourundergraduate/graduate school.

7. Course Withdrawal System
In terms of protecting student rights, Nagoya University has course withdrawal system. This system is to notify
responsible instructors of a student’s intent to withdraw from a registered course. If you notify your intent for course
withdrawal, you will be given “W” (Withdrawal) for the course.
In principle, the submission period is the end of November for Fall Semester and the end of May for Spring
Semester; however, each course may have own deadline depending on the circumstances so please make sure toconfirm the deadline with the instructor in charge of the course.
※For specialized courses, please contact your School. Be aware that the course withdrawal system may varydepending on each School.
8. Recognition of Previously Earned Credits
For those who graduated or withdrew from another university and have newly enrolled at Nagoya University for the
freshmen year, the courses they took, and credits earned before enrolling in Nagoya University may be accepted by
Nagoya University.
Recognition of credits from other universities is made on an individual basis. For the courses and the number ofcredits to be recognized, please refer to the Student Handbook for your school since it depends on each school. In
order to have previously earned credits recognized, please follow the necessary procedures based on the instructionsof the school after enrolling in the school. The following documents are necessary for the credit’s recognition. It is
recommended to obtain these documents in advance so that they can promptly be submitted.
(Documents to submit)(a) Transcripts and diploma (or certificate of withdrawal) for the university that you earned the credits at before
enrolling in Nagoya University(b) Material such as course outline from the university that you graduated or withdrew from
(Where to submit)
Educational and Student Affairs Section of the school you are studying at (for the Humanities and Social
Sciences schools, the particular school group of the Humanities and Social Sciences Educational Affairs
Department; for the School of Engineering, the Educational Affairs Section of the Educational Affairs Division)

Ⅶ. Handling of Classes and Examinations Regarding Natural Disasters
You can get information from these sites below:
・Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Aichi
https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/warning/#area_type=class20s&area_code=2310000&lang=en
・Disaster Management Office, Nagoya University
22guide_Eng.pdf (nagoya-u.ac.jp)
In the event of a typhoon, earthquake, or other natural disasters occurring or a warning of those has been issued, allclasses and final examinations (including make-up and repeat examinations: referred to below as "classes") will bearranged as follows.
1. In the Event a Storm Warning Is Issued for Nagoya City due to a Typhoon16If a storm warning (Bofu Keiho) is issued for Nagoya City because of an approaching typhoon, classes
scheduled to begin after the warning is issued are canceled. If the warning is subsequently lifted,
classes are held as outlined in the table below.
<<Appended Table>>Times when classes start after a storm warning has been lifted
Time when warning is lifted

Period when classes start

Before 6:45

From 1st Period

Between 6:45 and 11:00

From 3rd Period<<Important Points>>(1) If you are already on campus when a storm warning is issued, return home before the situation becomes
dangerous.
(2) If you are on your way to campus when a storm warning is issued, return home.
(3) If you are in the middle of a class when a strong wind warning is issued, return home immediately after theclass ends.
2. In the Event of an Earthquake or/and Fire
If an earthquake or/and fire occurs during classes, stay calm, judge the scale of the earthquake or/and fire and thesurrounding situation, and try to protect your own safety. When the university's Disaster Control Headquarters or
ILAS order instructors to stop all classes and to evacuate immediately, please follow the instructions and evacuate
to the designated evacuation area.
3. If a Nankai Megathrust Earthquake Alert is Issued
When a large scale earthquake (Nankai Trough) Information is issued during classes, please stop classes immediately
and evacuate to a designated place or go home following instructions from the University Disaster Control
Headquarters. If you are on the way to school, please stay at a safe place.
4. When Other Kind of Disasters Occur or a Disaster is Likely to Occur
When it is deemed difficult to hold classes for other reasons, the ILAS will decide whether to cancel classes. In suchcase, notices will be posted on Nagoya University website(nagoya-u.ac.jp) and NU Portal, ILAS tab.
5. Make-up Classes
When classes have been cancelled because of the circumstances described above, announcement of make-up
classes will be uploaded on NU Portal, ILAS tab.

Ⅷ. Ways for Students to Access Information
Ways for students to access information such as notifications are as follows. Please check them frequently so as not
to overlook information.
1.

NU Portal (https://portal.nagoya-u.ac.jp/), ILAS tab

1)

Course registration for Liberal Arts and Sciences courses

2)Classroom change

3)

Regarding reports/examinations of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses

4)

Other important notices17

2. Nagoya University ILAS Official Twitter (mainly in Japanese)
This official twitter is aimed to send information from ILAS. We do not reply to questions on the twitter, so if
you have any inquiries please contact us via email (kyoikuin@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp).
https://twitter.com/NagoyaUniv_ilas（https://www.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp/→twitter)
Account name: @NagoyaUniv_ilas
ILAS official twitter announces following information:
1)

Regarding Liberal Arts and Sciences courses (canceled classes, etc.)2)

Handling classes and examinations regarding natural disasters

3)

Briefing sessions targeting mainly undergraduate 1st and 2nd grade students

4)

Information on emergency

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Ⅸ. Courses & Credits Required for Graduation or Advancement
The official duration of study at Nagoya University is four years (or six in the case of the Department of Medicine
at the School of Medicine), and students normally graduate within this period by acquiring the required number ofcredits.
Several schools also operate advancement systems whereby students must obtain a specific number of credits foradvancement to the next year (i.e., first to second, second to third, or third to fourth), being required to repeat thecurrent academic year if you fail to do so. It should be noted that, separate from the above-mentioned official durationof study, the University also imposes a maximum duration of enrollment, at the end of which students will be
expelled if they have not yet graduated. The duration of enrollment is twice the duration of study - for example, eight
years for all students other than those of the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, and twelve years
for students of that department.
Each school has its own policies regarding credit requirements for advancement or graduation and other aspects ofcurricula over the duration of study. In order to avoid serious errors when preparing your study plan, we recommendthat you confirm in advance your school's graduation requirements, whether it operates an advancement system, andif it does, what requirements are imposed.
For reference, the following tables show each school's requirements in terms of credits for advancement and (or)graduation. Standards for courses in specialized fields depend on year of enrolment, department, and course. For
details, refer to your school's Student Handbook.

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