Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is committed to delivering high quality online courses and programs that cater to the evolving requirements of 21st-century learners. Our online courses maintain an equivalent standard of quality and academic rigor as traditional classroom courses. Both our students and faculty are expected and uphold high levels of engagement and interaction throughout the term.
Accreditation
Temple University, inclusive of Japan location(s), is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accessibility
TUJ strives to provide all students with the opportunity to fully and equally participate in online classes. It is dedicated to providing the best educational experience for every student, eliminating academic obstacles that can make it challenging to succeed. If a student finds that online coursework is not accessible, or if they're experiencing academic difficulties due to a disability or disorder, TUJ's Accessibility Services Department should be contacted immediately for assistance.
SARA Participation
Temple University is a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) developed by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA ). Temple University is committed to ensuring that it follows the laws and regulations of any state or territory in which it may operate.
Student Complaint Procedures
In compliance with the rules set forth by the United States Department of Education, any institution offering online programs must provide prospective and enrolled students with contact information for filing complaints with the institution (Temple University, Japan Campus), the institution's accrediting agency or (if taking an online course from the U.S.), with the appropriate agency handling complaints in the students' state of residence . We strive to address all prospective and enrolled students' concerns and complaints as quickly and fairly as possible.
Student Verification
All credit-bearing courses and programs offered through online learning must verify that the student who register for an online course or program is the same student that participates and completes the course to receive academic credit. Instructors use Temple University's learning management system, Canvas, as the primary repository and access point for course content, assessment, and activities, and students must use their TU AccessNet ID and password to securely access course content/ assessments. All additional methods of verifying the student's identity protect the privacy of the student.
International Online Students
There are considerations for students taking fully online TU programs and courses from outside the U.S. and Japan. Temple University does not represent or guarantee that its fully online degree programs are recognized in or meet requirements to comply with distance education regulations in the student’s country of residence. It is therefore the student’s responsibility to understand current circumstances or special requirements surrounding whether this online degree will be recognized in the student’s country of residence, how the collection of student data may be used in said country, and whether the student will be subject to additional withholding taxes in addition to the price of tuition.
Blocked Countries
Temple University does not currently offer online programs to individuals physically located in: Iran, Sudan, Crimea, Cuba, Syria, North Korea and Venezuela. *This list is subject to change as sanctions change. See more information or updates regarding Legal Notices on the main campus TU Online web site.
Restricted Access to Technology, Tools, Content, and Services
Some foreign governments employ firewalls to restrict or regulate access to online content, affecting a student's ability to reach course materials and associated tools and technologies. This includes resources provided by the university, its partners, and third parties. The utilization of a virtual private network (VPN) can potentially improve a student's access in such situations. Additionally, export controls may impose further limitations on Temple University's capacity to offer downloadable content and programs to students in foreign jurisdictions.
Temple University is dedicated to collaborating with students facing access challenges. However, due to the international nature of these restrictions, which may be beyond the university's and the student's control, it cannot ensure complete and uninterrupted access to its online educational content, technologies, tools, and services across all international jurisdictions.
As an illustration, the Ministry of Education in China prohibits VPN access and restricts various Google platforms, such as Gmail and YouTube, along with limiting accessibility to Canvas, Temple's learning management system. Furthermore, virtual storage systems like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Box.com are also subject to blocking.
Data Privacy and Protection
Personal information - whether volunteered, collected through automated processes (e.g., cookies operating on university websites), or retrieved from third parties – will be processed in the United States. For students participating in Temple online programs from a European Union (EU) member state, please note that while the U.S. has not received a finding of “adequacy” under Article 45 of the EU’s Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Temple has invested considerable resources into data privacy initiatives and has established significant safeguards for personal data transfers. Additional information regarding Temple’s data collection, processing, and sharing practices, as well as a description of the rights afforded to EU online students, is available here: Privacy Statement .
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Taxes
U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent residency is a requirement for federal financial aid and FAFSA eligibility. For information about available financial aid for online programs, please contact the TUJ Financial Aid Office. University and advertised external scholarships may not be available to all international students. Students and prospective online students are advised to review all eligibility criteria listed for such scholarships carefully.
See detailed information regarding Legal Notices on the main campus TU Online web site.