Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Regulations on Punitive Measures for Students(Purpose) Article 1.
1 These regulations stipulate procedures concerning the punitive measures prescribed in Article 32-3 ofthe Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Regulations (hereinafter the “University Regulations”).
(Applicability of punitive measures) Article 2.
The punitive measures in these regulations shall apply to undergraduate students, graduate students,
and non-regular students stipulated in Article 38 of the University Regulations(Approach to punitive measures) Article 3.
1.Punitive measures shall be applied in accordance with educational considerations and a comprehensive
review of the nature, manner, maliciousness, and outcomes of the conduct that is subject to punitive
measures as stipulated in Article 32-3 of the University Regulations.
2.Disadvantages incurred by students as a result of punitive measures must be kept to the minimum
necessary in order to accomplish the purpose of the action.

(Period for application of punitive measures) Article 4.
1.Punitive measures may be applied to students as long as they hold status as a student of theUniversity after admission.

(Conduct subject to punitive measures) Article 5.
Conduct subject to punitive measures is stipulated in Article 32-3 of the University Regulations.

(Types of punitive measures and standards for their application) Article 6.
1.Punitive measures stipulated in paragraph 3, Article 32-3 of the University Regulations shall be as
follows:

(1) Disciplinary withdrawal: Status as a student is revoked.
(2) Suspension: Student’s participation in the university’s educational programs and extracurricular
activities is suspended for a specified period.
(3) Warning: Student’s responsibility for his/her conduct is confirmed and a warning regarding futureconduct is issued in writing.
2.Standards for application of punitive measures shall be stipulated in the Student Handbook.

(Period of suspension) Article 7.
A period of Suspension shall be indefinite or for a fixed term of between one and six months.

(Reprimand) Article 8.
1.The Dean of Student Affairs may issue a Reprimand to a student for conduct that does not warrant aWarning.
2. A Reprimand shall make the student aware of the problems with his/her conduct and encourage themto reflect on it.
(Investigation) Article 9.
1.When conduct subject to punitive measures or suspicion thereof occurs, the Dean of Student Affairs
shall without delay conduct questioning and other forms of investigation to establish the facts of thecase. However, if the student does not cooperate with an interview without a justifiable reason, or does
not attempt to justify their actions by submitting evidence that would be in their favor, the student
may be deemed as having abandoned the opportunity to do so.
2.The Dean of Student Affairs must give the student under investigation under the preceding article
verbal or written notice of the nature of said investigation and furnish an opportunity for the student
to account for the situation.
3.The stipulation of the preceding paragraph shall not apply in the event of special circumstances suchas where the conduct is manifestly evident and amounts to a serious crime.
4. A person assisting the student (including a lawyer) may be permitted to be present at the interview
with the student under investigation if the student makes such a request. However, this does not apply
if it interferes with the investigation.
(Punitive procedures) Article 10.
1.In the event that pursuant to an investigation under the preceding article the Dean of Student Affairs

judges that punitive measures are appropriate, he/she shall produce a proposal for punitive measuresand submit it for approval by the President following deliberation by the Student Affairs Committee.
2. The Dean of Student Affairs may, if necessary, consult with the Dean of Academic Affairs when
preparing a proposal for punitive measures.
(Effective date of punitive measures) Article 11.
1.Punitive measures shall be determined by the President following the procedures stipulated in thepreceding article and will be relayed to the student in a written notice outlining the punitive measures.
2.Punitive measures shall take effect on the day that the student is issued with the written notice
outlining the punitive measures.
(Notice of punitive measures) Article 12.
1.The President shall provide students with a written notice of the punitive measures.
2.Notice shall be deemed sufficient upon issuance.
(Announcement) Article 13.
1.After taking punitive measures, the President shall publish an announcement thereof without delay.
2.The announcement shall include the College or Graduate School with which the student is affiliated,
the student’s year level, the type of punitive measure taken, and the grounds therefor.
3.The announcement shall be published for a period of one month.
4.In the event of special circumstances and following deliberation by the Student Affairs Committee,
some or all details may be withheld from the announcement.
(Termination of indefinite suspension) Article 14.
1.Suspension for an indefinite period cannot be terminated until at least six months have elapsed after
the date on which it took effect.
2.The Dean of Student Affairs may propose that a Suspension for an indefinite period be terminated if
considered appropriate after six months have elapsed.
3.Termination of a Suspension for an indefinite period shall be determined by the President following
deliberation by the Student Affairs Committee.
4.Notice to a student of termination of his/her Suspension for an indefinite period shall be furnished inwriting.
(Record of punitive measures) Article 15.
The Student Affairs Committee shall make a record of each punitive measure in the student register.
(Appeals) Article 16.
1.A student subject to punitive measures may lodge an appeal within seven days counting from the dayon which notice of the punitive action was issued. However, if the student is deemed unable to lodge
an appeal within the said period for a legitimate reason, the student may lodge an appeal within sevendays counting from the day on which that reason ceased to exist.
2.A student wishing to lodge an appeal must submit an appeal form to the President within the appeal
period in the preceding paragraph.
(Student Disciplinary Review Board) Article 17.
1.The President shall establish a Student Disciplinary Review Board in accordance with an appeal lodged
under the preceding article.
2.The Student Disciplinary Review Board shall be composed of(1) one Vice President who is not a member of the Student Affairs Committee(2) the Dean of a College or Graduate School to which the appealing student is not affiliated(3) the Dean of Academic Affairs(4) the Director-General of University Administration and Student Services
3.The Student Disciplinary Review Board shall be chaired by the Vice President. The Vice President
may request the Dean of Student Affairs to attend.
4.A quorum of a meeting of Student Disciplinary Review Board shall be reached upon attendance of amajority of its members.
5.The attendance of attorneys and other experts may be requested if considered necessary by the Chair.
6.The Student Disciplinary Review Board shall conduct a review in accordance with the appeal form
submitted by the student.
7.The student lodging the appeal may state his/her opinions in writing and submit materials to theStudent Disciplinary Review Board. In such cases, the Student Disciplinary Review Board may
conduct interviews and investigate the student and other related parties if deemed necessary.
8.In the event that the Student Disciplinary Review Board judges the punitive measures to beappropriate, it shall recommend to the President that the appeal be dismissed.
9.In the event that the Student Disciplinary Review Board judges the punitive measures to beinappropriate, it shall recommend to the President that the punitive measures be cancelled or altered.
10.The President shall upon receiving a recommendation under the preceding two paragraphs notify theappealing student of the content of the review by the Student Disciplinary Review Board.
(Second review) Article 18
1.Upon receiving a recommendation under paragraph 9 of the preceding article, the President shallrequire the Dean of Student Affairs to undertake a second review.
2.When required under the preceding paragraph, the Dean of Student Affairs shall undertake a second
review in the Student Affairs Committee(Handling of request for withdrawal by student subject to punitive measures) Article 19.
1.In the event that a student subject to questioning and other forms of investigation under Article 9
requests to be withdrawn prior to the determination of punitive measures, consideration of such
request shall not commence until the punitive measures are determined.

(Guidance during period of Suspension) Article 20.
1.In the event that the President judges educational guidance to be necessary, a student subject toSuspension may be permitted to use facilities and/or participate in extracurricular activities during theperiod of Suspension, however, no credit will be given.
(Additional provisions) Article 21.
1. Matters necessary for the implementation of these regulations shall be stipulated separately in addition
to the provisions of these regulations.
(Amendment and abolition) Article 22.
1.These regulations shall be revised or abolished by the President following deliberation by the Student
Affairs Committee and University Senate.

【Important Information from APU 】
At APU, in accordance with the Regulations on Punitive Measures for Students, punitive measures
including expulsion and suspension will be taken against students who violate Japanese laws and/orthe
regulations of the University or who engage in actions that contravene their duties as students.
Misconduct on examinations etc. may result in the conferral of an F grade for the subject in question.
Students subject to disciplinary action may have their scholarships revoked.
Examples1. Misconduct examinations etc.
2. Underage drinking and smoking and disruptive acts arising from underage drinking andsmoking
3. Assault and harassment
4. Driving without a license, drunk driving, illegal parking or other violations of the Road Traffic Act
5. Usage, possession, smuggling, and sale of cannabis or other drugs considered illegal by
the Japanese government