Regarding regular exam periods
| Early Exams (Late July to early August) | Early-term and full-year subjects (midterm exam) |
|---|---|
| Second semester exams and end of year exams (late January to early February) | Second semester courses and full-year courses |
*The first semester exams for year-round subjects will be held as midterm exams.
test time
| Time limit | time |
|---|---|
| 1st period | 9：20～10：40 |
| 2nd period | 11：00～12：20 |
| 3rd period | 13：00～14：20 |
| 4th period | 14：40～16：00 |
| 5th period | 16：20～17：40 |
| 6th period | 18：00～19：20 |
*The test is usually 80 minutes long, but depending on the subject it may be 60 minutes long.
Routine test
Exams are held to evaluate your progress in courses and to grant credits. Depending on the course (subject), exams may be held outside of the regular exam period. Please be aware that there may be courses where exams are held during the class period, where you must submit a report, or where you are given assignments during class. Daily attendance and attitude towards classes are also used as evaluation criteria. Please note that there are courses where attendance is a prerequisite for granting credits. Please check the web syllabus for details. The timetable for exams held during the regular exam period will be announced on the portal system one week before the last day of classes.
To take the regular exam
You must apply to take the course. You cannot take exams for courses other than those confirmed as registered on the "Course Registration Confirmation Sheet." You must also have paid tuition fees (etc.).
Notes on regular exams
- Exams may be held on days and at times different from those listed in the class schedule.
- Exams may be held jointly with classes on other days or at other times.
- Depending on the number of candidates, the exam may be held in separate classrooms.
- The exam dates and classrooms may be subject to change even after the exam timetable has been announced.
- Students who are applying to the old curriculum and have had to change subjects should refer to the online syllabus (class plan) and check the exam subjects and exam dates and times.
- Students who are taking courses in other faculties or departments as elective courses or through transfers must check the exam timetable of the faculty or department in which the course is originally offered before taking the exam.
- At the examination hall, please place your student ID card on the desk on the aisle side (those without a student ID card will not be allowed to take the exam).
- If you forget your student ID, please issue a "Temporary Student ID for Exams" at Papyrus Mate in front of Academic Affairs Division on the 1st floor of the main building, and then enter the exam venue. The "Temporary Student ID for Exams" is only valid for the day, and must be returned to Academic Affairs Division immediately after the exam is over. The fee for issuing a "Temporary Student ID for Exams" is 500 yen.
- Anyone who is more than 30 minutes late for the start of the exam will not be allowed to take the exam.
- Anyone who cheats during the exam will be asked to leave the exam room and will be dealt with as follows:
◎ Those who fail to observe the duty of care will have their exam for the subject invalidated (those who do not follow the supervisor's instructions, those who have a bad attitude during the exam, etc.).
Anyone who commits cheating will have all of their exams taken during the exam period invalidated.
Academic Regulations
Anyone who intends to take an examination related to credit certification (hereinafter referred to as the "Examination") must observe the following items (hereinafter referred to as the "Duty of Care") at the examination site.
(1) At the examination center, you must follow the instructions of the supervisor.
(2) Anyone who is more than 30 minutes late for the start of the exam will not be allowed to enter the exam room.
(3) When taking the exam, students must have their student ID card on the desk. Students without a student ID card will not be allowed to take the exam.
(4) Your student ID number and name must be written in pen or ballpoint pen on your answer sheet and the exam supervisor must check it against your student ID card.
(5) Unless specifically authorized, all personal belongings must be left in places designated by the Supervisor.
(6) All answer sheets and other papers distributed must be submitted to the location designated by the supervisor and must not be taken out of the examination hall.
Academic Regulations
1. Anyone who commits any of the following acts during an examination will be considered an offender, their student ID and answer sheets will be confiscated, and they will be asked to leave the examination room.
(1) Any act that violates the duty of care set forth in the preceding article.
(2) Watching things other than what is permitted
(3) Helping others commit fraud
(4) Possession of anything intended for fraudulent purposes
(5) Intentionally concealing physical evidence of fraudulent conduct.
(6) Any other act that may be deemed as fraudulent.
2. Anyone who commits fraudulent acts will be punished in accordance with the following items.
(1) Anyone who commits any of the cheating acts described in paragraph 1 above shall have their examination for that subject invalidated.
(2) Any person who commits any of the fraudulent acts set forth in paragraphs 2 to 6 of the preceding paragraph shall have his/her examination cancelled during the examination period in question.
(3) Students who repeatedly commit fraud or who otherwise behave in a particularly malicious manner will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Article 48 of the University Regulations.
Make-up exam
Students who were unable to take a regular exam due to illness or other reasons may apply for a make-up exam if they fall under any of the following categories (a) to (e). There are no make-up exams for midterm exams for year-round subjects. Make-up exam results are awarded with a maximum of 90 points. Exam times, cautions at the exam venue, and punishments for those who cheat will be handled in the same way as regular exams.
Eligible candidates
A) Those who have an official medical certificate*1 for an injury, illness, etc.
*1 If you need to be absent on a day other than the examination day, as a general rule you will not be allowed to take the retake exam unless it is clear that you will also need to rest during that period of absence.
b) Those who have proof of job hunting activities that are relevant to their acceptance or rejection*2.
*2 Please follow the steps below.
- Receive a "Job Hunting Certificate" from Career Center in advance, fill in the necessary information, and have Career Center stamp it with a reception (university reception) stamp.
- Get a confirmation stamp etc. from the company you visit.
- As a general rule, a confirmation stamp will be obtained from the teacher in charge.
- Get a receipt (submission to university) stamp at Career Center.
- Submit to Academic Affairs Division.
C) Those who have received prior permission to participate in official club matches and tournaments at or above the Kansai Tournament (tournament period + number of days for round trip).
ii) Those who were unable to take the exam at any time due to a delay in public transportation and can prove that they were delayed by 30 minutes or more (only those who can prove a delay of 30 minutes or more by submitting an online delay certificate or an official certificate showing the date and time of the delay and bearing the representative's seal) may notify Academic Affairs Division Office on the day the delay occurred and have the details of their application confirmed.
e) Those who are absent during or outside of exam periods for special reasons as listed below, and who have proof from their guardians or other legal guardians.
- When a parent, spouse (or equivalent person) or child dies (7 days + number of days for round trip)
- When a grandparent or sibling dies (2 days + round trip)
- When holding a memorial service for the above relatives up to the first anniversary of their death, or when a relative other than the above dies (1 day + number of days for round trip)
- If you are a victim of a traffic accident, the period is from the day the accident occurred to the day you can take the retake exam.
*Those with other special reasons will be considered separately.
How to apply
To take a make-up exam, fill out the necessary information on the "Make-up Exam Application" and submit it during the designated application period (listed separately on the portal system) along with the exam fee (1,000 yen per subject). The faculty council will deliberate and decide whether or not you can take the make-up exam. The results will be announced via a notice sent through the portal system. Be sure to register your email notification settings. However, if you are unable to take a regular exam due to an employment exam, a delay in transportation, or your duties as a juror, you will not be required to pay the exam fee.