Table of Contents
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Goals of Education ······················································1II.

Aim of Liberal Arts and Sciences ········································

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III. How Courses Are Conducted ···············································

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Registration Procedures and Course Enrollment ···························

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Examinations and Grading ················································

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Handling of Classes and Examinations Regarding Natural Disasters·········

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VII. Ways for Students to Access Information ·································

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VIII. Courses & Credits Required for Graduation or Advancement·················

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Graduation Requirements for Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies (School of Humanities) Program 15
Graduation Requirements for Social Sciences (School of Law) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Social Sciences (School of Economics) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Physics (School of Science) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Chemistry (School of Science) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Biological Sciences (School of Science) Program20

Graduation Requirements for Chemistry (School of Engineering) Programs

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Graduation Requirements for Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Automotive Engineering (School of Engineering, Department ofElectrical Engineering, Electronics, and Information Engineering) Program

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Graduation Requirements for Biological Sciences (School of Agricultural Sciences) Program 27

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Important Notes on Each Class Subject and Course Registration············

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Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building Floor Plans······················
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Exercise Facilities Map ·················································
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Campus Map Higashiyama Campus ···········································ILAS Major Earthquake Response Manual ···································

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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 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 thatare 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 a university-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 accordancewith the philosophy and objectives of the program.
[Courses managed by ILAS (Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences Administration) Office］
Common Basic Courses
Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses
Liberal Arts Courses
Basic Courses for Specialized Fields[Courses managed by individual Schools]
Specialized Courses
Courses in Specialized Field
Related Specialized Courses
Basic Specialized Courses

School Courses

Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are then further subdivided based on field, purpose,
eligible students, and several other conditions. The category and their contents are shownin the following table.

- 1 -Liberal Arts and Sciences Course Categories and Content
Course Category
Common Basic Courses

Introduction to
Skills for Academic
Success
First Year Seminar
Language English
andCultureSecondForeign
Languages
Japanese
HealthandSportsScience

LecturePracticum

Data Science

Liberal Arts Courses

Global Liberal Arts

Contemporary Liberal
Arts

Problem / Project
Based Learning
SeminarContent

Courses in this category introduce the basic knowledge (general skills andthe ability to identify and solve problems) that all students should
acquire, regardless of their field of specialization. The purpose is to
shift their learning attitude toward "independent and self-directed
learning" and help them become "courageous intellectuals" who will build
and lead a better future society.
These courses introduce students to university, what it means to study at auniversity, and what kind of knowledge they need to make learning at auniversity fulfilling. They forge the core upon which they will develop theattitude to be an independent learner.
Through multifaceted intellectual training in a small-group seminar style,students learn the excitement of truth-seeking and cultivate the ability toresearch, think, write, and speak, which is essential for independent
learning.
These courses improve students’ communication skills in English, thecommon language of the academic world and essential for being active in theinternational community. Thus, students open a window to the rest of theworld.
By studying foreign languages other than English, students increase
understanding and develop an open mind towards a variety of different
cultures. They build the foundation to use multiple foreign languages,
which is essential for working together to build a better future society
beyond national borders.
International students acquire basic skills for independent learning during
their study in Japan by improving their Japanese language skills anddeepening their understanding of Japanese culture and society.
These courses teach students about health and basic knowledge of lifelong
sports and self-discipline.
By engaging in sports, students develop basic skills for lifelong sports
communication skills, leadership and teamwork building skills.
To master data analysis skills, which serve as a platform to create newvalue in society, students acquire basic knowledge and general analysis
skills.
As well-educated “courageous intellectuals”, students use their
specialized knowledge to solve problems facing human society and build a
happy future. To achieve this goal, students acquire the following
important qualities: “an open-minded attitude to different disciplines andcultures”, “an interest in a broad range of knowledge that transcends
disciplines”, and “a perspective that relativizes oneself and one’s
field of specialty”.
Encounters with foreign cultures serve as an opportunity for students tolearn to recognize the diversity of values in the world and acquire
knowledge of contemporary international relations and culture. Throughthese 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.
Recognizing the issues facing modern society, students developinterdisciplinary and comprehensive skills to analyze them. They also
develop skills to understand the relationship between their field of study
and other fields, so that they can recognize the role that specialized
knowledge plays in society. They also acquire a perspective that
relativizes their own specialized field. (Note 1)
In the 3rd and 4th years of their undergraduate program, after deciding
what major they will pursue, students in different fields and academic
years form interdisciplinary teams and share self-led experiences. They
think and work together to identify and solve problems. By taking part inthese activities, students acquire leadership and teamwork skills, openness
toward different fields of study, and the ability to solve problems bycooperating with diverse people.

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Basic Courses in
Humanities andSocial Sciences
Basic Courses in
Natural Sciences

In these courses, students acquire the most basic knowledge and skills thatwill serve as a foundation to study specialized fields.
Students develop the foundation needed to study specialized fields in thehumanities and social sciences by learning basic knowledge and skills.
Students develop the foundation needed to study specialized fields in thenatural sciences by learning basic knowledge and skills.

Note 1 Courses are divided into three sub-categories: Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, andInterdisciplinary/Integrated Arts and Sciences. Students can specify which courses they should takeaccording to their department. Some courses (including some undergraduate specialized courses that werepreviously designated as "open courses") are to be taken in the 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate school,
after achieving a prerequisite level of specialized study.

Ⅲ. How Courses Are Conducted
1. Academic Year and Semesters
The school year of International Programs at Nagoya University starts from October 1 andends 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 comprises
15 weeks of instruction. For details of this semester’s schedule, see “Schedule for Liberal
Arts and Sciences (Fall Semester, AY2023)” right after the cover.
It should be noted that these schedules for courses provided by specific schools may besubject to change depending on circumstances of those schools only.
2. Terms
Because the duration of study is normally four years, this period is divided into eightsemesters.
Starting with the academic year a student enrolls in, academic years are labeled in thefollowing manner.
Roman numerals are used to denote terms.
Some courses are conducted on Semester basis, some are offered on Quarter basis. EachSemester comprises 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
Fall
SemesterApr-Sept
SpringSemester

Oct-March
Fall
SemesterApr-Sept
SpringSemester

Oct-March
Fall
SemesterApr-Sept
SpringSemester

Oct-March
Fall
Semester(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

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Apr-Sept
SpringSemester
Q1

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- 3 -<Long holidays>:
Summer vacation, Winter vacation, and Spring vacation
Special student holidays: Nagoya University Festival (Meidai-sai)
4. Class TimesAt Nagoya University, classes normally are 90 minutes long. However, classes for somecourses 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 first class of the day. These times are fixed throughout theentire year. They apply to classes at all schools.
180 minutes classes are designed as two 90-minute classes.
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

5. Courses and Credit System
At Nagoya University, credits are used as a means of quantitatively measuring a student’s
study, and in order to complete each year's curriculum, the student must acquire thenumber of Liberal Arts and Sciences credits and school specialized course credits definedby standards established at each school.
Depending on the lesson style, courses can be categorized into the following types ofcourses.
Class Form
(Style)LectureExercise

For classes held once aweek, the number of
Course Category
credits per semester
90 minutes class (treated Introduction to Skills for
Academic Successas 2 hours) x 8 weeks =1.0 credits
Data Science Lecture
Health and Sports
Science: Lecture
Classes revolving around
Global Liberal Arts
tuition provided by the
90 minutes class (treated Contemporary Liberal Arts
instructor.
as 2 hours) x 15 weeks = Basic Courses in
Humanities and Social
2.0 credits
Sciences
Basic Courses in Natural
Sciences (except for Lab
works)
90 minutes class (treatedClasses that principally as 2 hours) x 8 weeks =Data Science (Exercise)involve students
1.0 credits
participating in hands-on
First Year Seminarpractical activities,
examining items or
90 minutes class (treated Language and Culturematerials, or practicing as 2 hours) x 15 weeks = Some courses of Global
Liberal Arts
techniques or special
1.0 or 2.0 credits
Problem / Project Basedprocedures.
Learning Seminar
Details- 4 -Practical
Training

Classes that principally
involve students
participating in hands-on
practical activities,
examining items or
materials, or practicing
techniques or special
procedures.

90 minutes class(treated as 2 hours) x
15 weeks = 1.0 credits

Health and Sports
Science: Practicum

Experiments

Classes comprising lab
work or the like.

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

Laboratory in Physics
Laboratory in Chemistry
Laboratory in Biology

6. Setting of 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 selectthe courses they will study and the number of credits so that they can truly learn thecourse content and take appropriate courses in each academic year. Each School andDepartment sets upper limits on the number of credits students may register for courses
per year or semester.
Students who have acquired their prescribed credits with an excellent academic record may
register for 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 other matters 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 ofcredits for course registration. (The handling of this may vary by School and Department.)
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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 refer to Course Registration Procedures on NU Portal, ILAS tab
1. Class Enrollment(1) Students must attend every class in principle.
Students may lose their right to attend the course or to take the exam if students
are frequently absent during the semester.
(2) Instructors evaluate out-of-class work in different ways.
Even if students attend every class, the same measures indicated in (1) above may betaken if students do not complete designated out-of-class work
2. Credits for Redundant Courses
In principle, the credits earned will only be counted once towards the credits requiredfor graduation even if students take the same course twice and pass the examination on- 5 -both occasions.
3. Retaking Courses and Supplementing Credits
Those who receive an “Fail (F)” or “Withdrawal (W)” for a course may need to retake thecourse to make up for the lack of credits in order to meet the requirements for advancement
or graduation set by each School. If students have insufficient numbers of credits, theycan earn additional credits by taking a course targeted for lower year students from aparticular category. Students should be aware that it may be difficult to retake a course
due to schedule conflict with other required courses.

Ⅴ. Examinations and Grading
1. Examinations
It is important to note the following points regarding examinations for Liberal Arts andSciences courses.
(1) Final examinations are held at the end of each semester.
(2) In principle, final examinations are written tests, however, in some cases students
need to submit a paper, take an oral test, or report on an experiment instead oftaking a written test.
(3) Students must place their student ID card on the desk when taking an examination.
(4) Students will not be allowed to enter the examination room if they are late for 20
minutes or more.
Students are permitted to leave the examination room 30 minutes after the start ofthe examination, however, they 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 disturbanceto 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 are invalidation 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 other unavoidable reasons and wish to take it. Those who pass the
make-up examination will receive a grade.
(1) If students want to take a make-up examination, they should obtain permission fromthe Director of ILAS. They need to submit an application with a document (a) or (b)below.
(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 nottake the exam
(2) Permission to take make-up examinations will be given only when the request form isfully filled out and the reason is deemed to be justifiable.
(3) The application period, date, time, and location of make-up examinations are announced
on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
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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 pass the repeat examinations will receive credits for that semester.
Repeat examinations are given in March and in September.
Those who have no evidence of having taken the course or those who were absent from theexamination are not eligible 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. (The course instructor decides theduration)(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.
Table1. Courses for which the repeat examination are given

Chemistry

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

Biology

Fundamentals of Biology I, Fundamentals of Biology II

Mathematics
Basic
Courses in
NaturalSciences

Physics

Earth Science Fundamentals of Earth Science I, Fundamentals of Earth Science II

4. Academic Misconducts
Cheating is representing someone else’s work as oneself, including copying and pastingfrom internet sources, copying another students’ work, or copying from textbooks or otherpublished 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 toreceive severe punishments (e.g. expulsion, suspension, or warning etc.) in the case ofcheating and plagiarism during examinations. Plagiarism and cheating cause severe damage
to students’ reputation and academic records.
If an academic misconduct has been identified, the student would lose all credits - forthe course where the dishonest behavior was found, as well as all other courses - of thatsemester. In other words, they may have to repeat the whole academic year as a consequence.

- 7 --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 toresearch samples, devices and/or research processes or by changing oromitting 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 ofless 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. Students should be aware that cheating is neglectof duty as a student, and they 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 thechair, and these items must be put into a student’s 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.
 Students must turn off their mobile phone and put it into their bag.
 When students write a report, do not copy and paste from the Internet or other sources,and do not plagiarize anybody’s work.
 When students research or conduct an experiment, do not fabricate or manipulate data.
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 the course.
[Grading Standards and Corresponding Letter Grades]
Letter
Grade

Pass/
No PassA+
A
Six-level
evaluation
standards

B
C
C-

Pass

Grading Standards
Excellent performance demonstrating an excellent understanding of thesubject matter, a foundation of extensive knowledge, and a skillfuluse of concepts and/or methods for accomplishing advanced tasks.
Very good performance demonstrating an almost complete understandingof the subject matter, a foundation of knowledge, and an appropriate
use of concepts and/or methods for accomplishing tasks.
Good performance demonstrating a sufficient understanding of thesubject matter and an ability to handle the problems and materials
encountered in the subject.
Adequate performance demonstrating a basic understanding of thesubject matter, an ability to handle relatively simple problems, andadequate preparation for moving on to more advanced work in thefield, but also demonstrating noticeable deficiencies.
Minimally acceptable performance demonstrating at least a partial
understanding of the subject matter and some capacity to deal withsimple problems, but also demonstrating deficiencies serious enough

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F
Two-level
evaluation
standards

P
NP
T

OthersW

to make it inadvisable to proceed further in the field without
additional work.
Failed to achieve minimally acceptable performance. This grade also
No Pass signifies that the student must repeat the subject to receive credit.
Passed. Passing grade for those courses designated as pass/failPasscourses for grading purposes.
Not Passed. Failing grade for those courses designated as pass/failNo Pass courses for grading purposes.
Transfer Credit. Credits transferred for courses taken at outside
Pass
institutions or before enrollment.
Withdrawal. Recorded when the student officially withdraws from thecourse or when the instructor has a legitimate reason for determining
the student has no intention to continue the course (such as if the－student did not turn in assignments 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-levelevaluation system, two-level evaluation 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 thesemester in question where an 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

A+Mark out of
100

95 or above

A

B

C

C-

80 or above, 70 or above, 65 or above, 60 or above,
but below 95 but below 80 but below 70 but below 65

Fbelow 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 students’ GPA; however, a grade 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 students’ GPA performance.
(1) Letter Grades and Corresponding Grade Points
Grade Points (numerical values given to each grade letter; hereinafter referred toas “GP”) are converted as follows. 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

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(2) GPA Types and Calculation Methods
There are two types of GPA: the GPA used as an indicator to show the state of learningand performance during the semester in question (hereinafter “Semester GPA”), and the
GPA used as an indicator to show the state of learning and performance during thestudents’ 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.

Semester GPA =Cumulative GPA =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
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 students’ entire enrollment at the University
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 students’ 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 the calculation for Cumulative
GPA.
- When a student has already received credits for a course but then retakes thecourse, the retaken course grade is not included in the GPA calculation.

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- The above procedures do not apply to courses that students are allowed to takemultiple times.
(4) GPA Display
GPA is recorded on the end-of-semester course completion confirmation sheet in theform of Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA.
Transcripts will include student’s Cumulative GPA.
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 students notify their intent for course withdrawal by the specified
method of the course instructor in charge, they may receive a “W” (Withdrawal) for thecourse.
In principle, the submission period is the end of November for Fall Semester and the endof May for Spring Semester; however, each course may have own deadline depending on thecircumstances so please make sure to confirm the deadline with the instructor in chargeof the course.
※ For specialized courses, please contact respective school. Be aware that the course
withdrawal system may vary depending 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 thecourses and the number of credits to be recognized, please refer to respective school’sStudent Handbook since it depends on each school. In order to have previously earned
credits recognized, please follow the necessary procedures based on the instructions of
the school after enrolling in the school. The following documents are necessary for thecredit’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 thatstudents earned the credits at before enrolling in Nagoya University(b) Material such as course outline from the university that students graduated orwithdrew from
(Where to submit)
Educational and Student Affairs Section of the school students are studying at (forthe Humanities and Social Sciences schools, the particular school group of the
Humanities and Social Sciences Educational Affairs Department; for the School ofEngineering, the Educational Affairs Section of the Educational Affairs Division)- 11 -

Ⅵ. Handling of Classes and Examinations Regarding Natural Disasters
Students 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
23guide_ENG.pdf (nagoya-u.ac.jp)
In the event of a typhoon, earthquake, or other natural disasters occurring or a warningof those has been issued, all classes and final examinations (including make-up and repeat
examinations: referred to below as "classes") will be arranged as follows.
1. In the Event That a “Storm (Gale) Warning” or Another Special Warning for Nagoya
City is Issued by the Japanese Meteorological Agency
If a storm warning (Bofu Keiho) or Another Special Warning is issued for Nagoya City
by the Japanese Meteorological Agency, classes,etc 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 am

From 1st Period

Between 6:45 and 11:00 am

From 3rd Period<<Important Points>>(1) If students are already on campus when a storm warning is issued, return home
before the situation gets worse.
(2) If students are on their way to campus when a storm warning is issued, returnhome.
(3) If students are in the middle of a class when a strong wind warning is issued,
return home immediately after the class ends.
(4) In principle, the online classes are not cancelled. However, please check thestatus of class on the course website such as TACT.
2. In the Event of an Earthquake or Fire
If an earthquake or/and fire occurs during classes, stay calm, assess the scale of thedisaster and the surrounding situation, and try to protect own safety. When theuniversity's Disaster Control Headquarters or ILAS order instructors to stop allclasses and to evacuate immediately, please follow the instructions and evacuate to
the designated evacuation area
3. In the event that Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information is released
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 students are on theway to school, please stay at a safe place.
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4. In the event of any other disasters or risk of disaster
When it is deemed difficult to hold classes for other reasons, the ILAS will decide
whether to cancel classes. In such case, notices will be posted on Nagoya University
website(nagoya-u.ac.jp) and NU Portal, ILAS tab, News.
5. Make-up Classes
When classes have been cancelled because of the circumstances described above,
announcement of make-up classes will be uploaded on individual course sites such as
TACT.

Ⅶ. Ways for Students to Access Information
Ways for students to access information such as notifications are as follows. Please checkthem frequently so as not to overlook information.
1. NU Portal (https://portal.nagoya-u.ac.jp/), ILAS tab,News
1) Course registration for Liberal Arts and Sciences courses2) Classroom change
3) Regarding reports/examinations of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses4) Other important notices
2. Nagoya University ILAS Official X (formerly Twitter) (mainly in Japanese)
This official X (formerly Twitter) is aimed to send information from ILAS. We do not
reply to questions on the X, so if students have any inquiries please contact us via
Inquiry Form on ILAS Website (top of ILAS page “Click here to contact us”).
https://twitter.com/NagoyaUniv_ilas（https://www.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp/→X )Account name: @NagoyaUniv_ilas
ILAS official X (formerly Twitter) announces following information:
1) Regarding Liberal Arts and Sciences courses (canceled classes, etc.)
2) Handling classes and examinations regarding natural disasters
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Ⅷ. 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 of credits.
Several schools also operate advancement systems whereby students must obtain a specificnumber of credits for advancement to the next year (i.e., first to second, second to
third, or third to fourth), being required to repeat the current academic year if they
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 ofwhich 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 thanthose of the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, and twelve years forstudents of that department.
Each school has its own policies regarding credit requirements for advancement or
graduation and other aspects of curricula over the duration of study. In order to avoid
serious errors when preparing student’s study plan, we recommend that they confirm inadvance their school's graduation requirements, whether it operates an advancement system,
and if 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 dependon year of enrolment, department, and course. For details, refer to their school's Student
Handbook.

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Ⅸ. Important Notes on Each Class Subject and Course Registration
1. First Year Seminar
On Wednesday 2nd period, five courses of “First Year Seminar” are offered for all programs.
Students should refer to syllabus and register their preferences during Course
Registration periods.
Unfortunately, students’ preferences can’t be guaranteed due to each class has anenrollment limit. But it will be considered when assigning them to a seminar class.
It should be noted that students are not able to change the seminar class, once the classis assigned.
2. Language and Culture
Please refer to the “(1) Required Courses and Credits for Language and Culture Courses”
as below to register for Language and Culture courses. Also, be sure to read “Course
Registration Procedures” carefully to register for the courses.
(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 chargeof the courses. Japanese placement test will be conducted before enrolling in Nagoya
University to help in this selection< Compulsory╱Compulsory Elective Courses for JACS, SSLaw, SSEcon Program>
Compulsory
Compulsory Elective･Japanese
Japanese 10 credits + ･English
10 credits = 20 credits in total･Second Foreign Language*＊ Second Foreign Languages: German, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, or Korean＊ SSEcon students cannot chose their 1st language

Students need to earn 10 credits as Compulsory Japanese courses, and the rest 10
credits are required to be earned from Compulsory Elective courses (Japanese, English
or Second Foreign Languages). These compulsory elective credits may be earned combining
courses in multiple categories (e.g., Japanese and English, Japanese and Second Foreign
Language, English and Second Foreign Language). Please be noted that SSEcon students
cannot choose their 1st language. Also, to be awarded as compulsory elective credits,
Second Foreign Language courses need to be taken at least 4 credits in one language.
Please also note that Second Foreign Language courses will be conducted with a lot of
regular program students and taught in Japanese. If students take these courses,
Japanese proficiency to understand the classes is required. If students’ current
Japanese level is lower than N3 level, we strongly recommend taking Japanese or English
courses rather than Second Foreign Language courses.

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< Compulsory╱Compulsory Elective Courses for Sc, En, Ag program>
Compulsory
Compulsory Elective･Japanese
Japanese 8 credits + ･English
6 credits = 14 credits in total*･Second Foreign Language＊ Second Foreign Languages: German, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, or KoreanStudents need to earn 8 credits as Compulsory Japanese courses, and the rest 6 credits
should be taken from Compulsory Elective courses (Japanese, English or Second Foreign
Languages). These compulsory elective credits may be earned combining courses in
multiple categories (e.g., Japanese and English, Japanese and Second Foreign Language,
English and Second Foreign Language). Also, to be awarded as compulsory elective
credits, Second Foreign Language courses need to be taken at least 4 credits in one
language.
Please also note that Second Foreign Language courses will be conducted with a lot of
regular program students and taught in Japanese. If students take these courses,
Japanese language proficiency to understand the classes is required. If a students’current Japanese level is lower than N3 level, we strongly recommend taking Japaneseor English courses rather than Second Foreign Language courses.
(2) Recognition of Credits based on Proficiency Test Scores
The system's outline, application procedure for credit recognition, and other importantdetails 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 as shown 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

Level

Credits

Accredited Course Title

Japanese Language Proficiency Test
(JLPT)

Level N1,
Level N2

6 credits

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 the respective school.

(a) Credits cannot be earned under this system for courses for which credits havealready been earned.
(b) Credits awarded under this system shall be included in the maximum of 60 creditsthat may be recognized by Nagoya University. (See Article 23-3 of the Nagoya
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calculation.
(d) Japanese proficiency tests must have been taken or results must have been certified
within two years from the application date.
3. Application for Recognition of Credits
Students who acquired a necessary grade or scores on a proficiency test and wish to haveit recognized for Japanese course credits are required to submit an application for credit
recognition along with an official grade or score certificate. Detail of the procedure
will be posted on NU Portal, ILAS tab.
Application period for Fall Semester AY 2023: October 2 (Mon) – October 6 (Fri), 2023.
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, students’ application will be reviewed by instructors in charge. No
interview or oral examination is required at that time. When there is no problem on theapplication form, students can confirm the credits they obtained via the web（NU Portal→Student Affairs →Course registration and grading→ “Grades Inquiry”）for the semester
they applied.
5. After Having Been Awarded Credits
We encourage that students having been recognized those credits continue to study Japaneseand other foreign languages regardless of the necessity of the credits for graduation
requirements or advancement.
6. 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 areallowed to take these courses only if the number of registered credits is within the limit
determined by their school.
・ Content Courses Taught in Japanese (JMI Courses)“Content Courses Taught in Japanese” are courses in “Global Liberal Arts” Course
Category. They are general program courses taught in Japanese. Credits earned fromthese courses 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.
Content Courses Taught in Japanese are courses for 2nd and higher year students. Those
who are enrolling in 2023 will not be able to take these courses. Thus, students
entering in 2023 are able to register them in the 2nd year.

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