Matriculation Policy and Procedure

Last Updated: May 25, 2008



Purpose

The purpose of this policy and procedure is to establish clear rules and procedures for handling student matriculation at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ).


Matriculated Students

Matriculated students are those who have applied, been accepted, and enrolled in a degree program of the University during the semester for which they were admitted.
Completion of course credits before becoming a matriculated student does not assure the acceptance of those credits into the program of matriculation.


Non-matriculated Students

Non-matriculated students are those who have not been admitted formally to a degree program. Non-matriculated may include the following:

  • Students enrolled in the Bridge Program within the Undergraduate Program
  • Students who wish to start as non-matriculated students or who wish to sample courses before applying for matriculation
  • Visiting students who have permission from the dean or from an adviser at their respective home institution to take courses at the University
  • Students holding a bachelor's degree but needing further course work to prepare for graduate school

Degree-seeking non-matriculated undergraduate students are required to apply for admission to a degree program before they complete 30 credits.


Matriculation Policy

When applying to the University, undergraduate students have the option of commencing their studies as matriculated students or non-matriculated students, except for overseas students whose visas are sponsored by TUJ or students receiving U.S. federal financial aid. Visa-sponsored students and U.S. federal financial aid recipients must matriculate upon admission to the University.

Degree-seeking non-matriculated students may apply for matriculation status at any time. However, these students are required to apply for matriculation before the start of the semester in which they expect to complete more than 30 credits. A student may not take more than 30 credits as a non-matriculated student. Also, non-matriculated students may only take 11 credit hours or less during their first semester.

To enroll in undergraduate courses, students must have earned a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate. Students who have attended another college or university must have earned at least a 2.00 GPA and provide a transcript (official or unofficial) of their previous academic work. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee enrollment as a non-matriculated student. Also, the University does not guarantee that non-matriculated students will be matriculated into the University. Matriculation will be dependent upon satisfactory academic performance.

Prior to enrollment, degree-seeking non-matriculated students must take one or more University placement tests. (Some transfer students may be exempt from this requirement. For details about exemptions, transfer students should seek guidance from an Academic Advising advisor prior to taking this test.)

The University residency policy requires that all Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) candidates earn a minimum of 30 credit hours as matriculated students. Non-matriculated undergraduate students who are accepted into an undergraduate degree program may count their Temple, non-matriculated credits toward their residency requirements. Associate of Arts (A.A.) candidates must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours as matriculated students. Students not meeting this residency policy may need to complete additional course work beyond that necessary to meet basic university, college, and degree requirements.

Once a student has been admitted as a matriculated student into Temple University, such student cannot change his or her status to "non-degree seeking student or non-matriculated student" absent extraordinary circumstances and approval from the Associate Dean or Senior Associate Dean.


Matriculation Fees

Fee Structure (all charges above include consumption tax)

  • Discount Matriculation Fee — 415,000 yen
    Undergraduate students newly entering TUJ are eligible for the Discount Matriculation Fee. To take advantage of the discount, student must be eligible for matriculation and need to declare their intention to matriculate when applying for admission to the University. The discount fee must be paid by the end of the second week of the student's first semester at TUJ. If the fee is not paid, a financial hold will be placed on the student's academic records.
  • Standard Matriculation Fee — 475,000 yen
    Non-matriculated students must pay the Standard Matriculation Fee to become a matriculated student, unless they qualify for the discount fee, transfer fee, or an exemption. This fee must be paid by the end of the second week of the student's first semester as a matriculated student. If the fee is not paid, a financial hold will be placed on the student's academic records.
  • Transfer Student Matriculation Fee — 237,500 yen
    Students who have "studied abroad" at TUJ for two semesters through the International Programs Office at our main campus are eligible for the Transfer Student Matriculation Fee.
  • Exemptions from the Matriculation Fee
    Students entering TUJ from the main campus or students newly entering TUJ directly from the Academic English Program (AEP) do not have to pay a matriculation fee. However, AEP students must have paid the Entrance Fee in full to become a matriculated student in the Undergraduate Program.
  • Refunds
    The matriculation fee is not refundable once a student has matriculated.

Visiting Student Policy

Temple University and TUJ welcome students from other colleges and universities who wish to enroll in courses. Students should bring or fax a permission form from their home institution listing the specific Temple courses that have been approved for transfer. If the courses have prerequisites, students must provide proof of having taken and passed these prerequisite courses. Some courses may also require special authorization from instructors or departments at Temple.

To facilitate the transfer of credits, students should request that an academic transcript be sent from Temple to their home institution. The transcript request form is available by visiting Temple University's Office of Academic Records website. It will not be sent out automatically. For further information, please contact the Office of Academic Records at the Main Campus at 215-204-1131 or visit their website at www.temple.edu/registrar for more information.

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Center (AAC) helps undergraduate students in many ways. If you have any questions about academic related information, please contact the AAC.