*The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation isintended for reference purposes only. Should any discrepancies or doubts arise between
the two versions, the Japanese version will supersede the English version.

Regulations concerning the GPA System of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
for Undergraduate Courses
January 13, 2021
Regulation No.2
Amended: December 13, 2023, School of Japan Studies Regulation No.6
Article 1 (Purposes)
The purposes of these regulations are to specify necessary details concerning the GPA (Grade PointAverage) system of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (“TUFS”) for undergraduate courses,
thereby increasing students’ motivation for learning and contributing to providing appropriate
educational guidance, and to promote rigorous evaluation of academic performance to improve thequality of students’ learning.
Article 2 (Evaluation and Grade Points)
The following table shows grade points that are awarded to students for courses completed:
Percentage
points100-90

Letter gradeS

Gradepoints
4.0

89-87

A+

3.7

86-83

A

3.3

82-80

A-

3.0

79-77

B+

2.7

76-73

B

2.3

72-70

B-

2.0

69-67

C+

1.7

66-63C

1.362-60

C-

1.059-0F

0.0Article 3 (GPA Types and Calculation Methods)
1. There are three types of GPA used at TUFS: a GPA that shows a student’s academic conditions andperformance during the quarter concerned (“Quarterly GPA”), a GPA that shows a student’s academicconditions and performance during the academic year concerned (“Yearly GPA”), and a GPA that showsa student’s academic conditions and performance during the entire period in which the student isenrolled at TUFS (“Cumulative GPA”).
2. Methods for calculating the Quarterly GPA, Yearly GPA, and Cumulative GPA are provided in thefollowing items. (All figures are rounded off to one decimal place.)(1) Formula for calculating the Quarterly GPA
Quarterly GPA =Total grade points for courses enrolled in during the quarter concerned1)
Total number of credits for courses enrolled in during the quarter concerned

1) For each course enrolled in during the quarter, multiply the grade points by the number of credits

assigned to the course, and then add these results together.

(2) Formula for calculating the Yearly GPA
Yearly GPA =Total grade points for courses enrolled in during the academic year concerned2)
Total number of credits for courses enrolled in during the academic year concerned2) For each course enrolled in during the academic year, multiply the grade points by the number ofcredits assigned to the course, and then add these results together.
(3) Formula for calculating the Cumulative GPA

Cumulative GPA =Total grade points for courses enrolled in during the entire period3)
Total number of credits for courses enrolled in during the entire period

3) For each course enrolled in during the entire period in which the student is enrolled at TUFS, multiply

the grade points by the number of credits assigned to the course, and then add these results together.

Article 4 (Courses Used for GPA Calculation)
1. Only TUFS’s undergraduate courses for which grades are awarded and whose credits can be includedin credits for graduation shall be used for GPA calculation.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous paragraph, the courses listed in the following items
shall not be used for GPA calculation:(1) Foundation Courses: Academic Literacy(2) Liberal Arts Courses: Career and Collaboration Courses, Onsite Education Courses(3) Courses certified to be equivalent to TUFS courses
Article 5 (Treatment of Repeated Courses)
1. If a student receives an “F” grade in a course, repeats the course, and earns a passing grade, the newgrade shall replace the initial failing grade and be used for GPA calculation.
2. Courses in the School of Language and Culture Studies and the School of International and Area
Studies that may be repeated to improve grades, as described in the previous paragraph, are listed in thefollowing items:(1) Major Language Courses: Major Language XXXX I, Major Language XXXX II, Major Language(Uzbek)(2) Major Courses: Seminar Courses, Research Seminar Courses(3) Graduation Project: Graduation Project
3. Courses in the School of Japan Studies that may be repeated to improve grades, as described inparagraph 1, are listed in the following items:(1) Language Courses: Fundamental Japanese Courses, Specialized Courses on Japanese Language
Skills(2) Project-Based Courses: Collaborative Projects, Community Linkage Projects(3) Introductory Courses: Introductory Courses(4) Major Courses: Seminar Courses, Research Seminar Courses(5) Graduation Project: Graduation Project
Article 6 (Displaying GPAs on Documents)
GPAs may be displayed on the documents listed in the following items:(1) Transcript(2) TUFS Diploma Supplement(3) Other documents deemed necessary by TUFS
Article 7 (Miscellaneous Provisions)
Any matters not set forth in these regulations concerning GPA, etc. shall be prescribed separately.
(Supplemental Provisions)
1. These regulations shall take effect on April 1, 2021.
2. For students who are enrolled in the School of Language and Culture Studies or the School ofInternational and Area Studies and entered TUFS in academic year 2019 or 2020, “Basic Seminar” shallbe added to article 4, paragraph 2, item (1).