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1. Go to the Course Schedule: www.temple.edu/courses
2. Select a Term
   On the "Select a Term" page, click the dropdown menu and choose the appropriate term. Click the "Continue" button to proceed.
3. Use Search Filters
   There are various search filters.
   
   The main criteria include:
   • Subject: Select the subject you are interested in from the dropdown menu.
   • Course Number: Enter the specific course number if you know it.
   • Keyword: Enter keywords related to the course you are looking for, e.g.
     • Words in the course title
     • Course Reference Number (CRN)
   • Campus: TUJ offers courses at different locations in Japan.
     • Japan: Courses offered in-person at Tokyo “City” campus in Sangenjaya
     • Japan Tokyo Hillside Center: Courses offered in-person at Tokyo “Hillside” campus in Mizunokuchi
     • Japan Kyoto: Courses offered in-person at Kyoto campus
     • Japan: All online courses (available for all students in Tokyo and Kyoto)
   • Instructional Methods: TUJ offers both in-person and online classes.
     • Classroom In-Person: Traditional classroom-based learning where students and instructors meet physically at a scheduled location.
     • Online w/ req virtual meetings: Online courses where students and instructors meet virtually at set times for live lectures or discussions.
     • Mix of In-Person and Online: In each week, some sessions are in-person and some sessions are online (e.g., Mondays and Wednesdays in-person, Fridays online).
     • Online No Scheduled Meetings: Fully online, asynchronous courses where students access materials and complete assignments on their own schedule without real-time interaction. (Recommended for students with strong time management skills and self-motivation)
     • Online with on-site activities: Courses where the instruction is virtual or online but the students attend in-person once or twice for an exam, an orientation, or a special event
   • Advanced Search: Click on the "Advanced Search" link to use additional search filters like instructor, meeting days, and class timings.

Once the search criteria are entered, click the "Search" button.

The search results will display a list of classes that match the criteria.

Each class will show important details such as course title, section number, meeting times, instructor, and available seats (capacity).

Click on a class title to view more detailed information about the course, including prerequisites, course description, and any additional notes. The course description will often contain important notes. It is highly recommended that students check these notes for each course they are considering.

TUJ offers both in-person and online classes. Students can search for specific instructional methods in the Course Search.

Some students may have student visa, scholarship, or other requirements that specify a minimum number of in-person credits each semester.

• Classroom In-Person: Traditional classroom-based learning where students and instructors meet physically at a scheduled location.
• Online w/ req virtual meetings: Online courses where students and instructors meet virtually at set times for live lectures or discussions.
• Mix of In-Person and Online: In each week, some classes are in-person and some classes are online (e.g., Mondays and Wednesdays in-person, Fridays online).
• Online No Scheduled Meetings: Fully online, asynchronous courses where students access materials and complete assignments on their own schedule without real-time interaction. (Recommended for students with strong time management skills and self-motivation)
• Online with on-site activities: Courses where the instruction is virtual or online but the students attend in-person once or twice for an exam, an orientation, or a special event

TUJ offers in-person courses at two campuses in Tokyo and one campus in Kyoto, as well as online classes available to all students in Japan.
The chart below details eligibility to register for and take classes at each location.

Given the distance between the “City” and “Hillside” campuses in Tokyo, students should be mindful to not schedule “City” and “Hillside” courses back-to-back. 
Students can use the following filters to identify courses at the appropriate campus:

• Japan: Courses offered in-person at Tokyo “City” campus in Sangenjaya
• Japan Tokyo Hillside Center: Courses offered in-person at Tokyo “Hillside” campus in Mizunokuchi
• Japan Kyoto: Courses offered in-person at Kyoto campus
• Japan: All online courses

Plan Ahead: Review the course catalog and your degree requirements before starting the registration process.
Check Prerequisites: Ensure you meet the prerequisites for each course.
Be Aware of Deadlines: Keep track of registration dates and deadlines, such as the deadline to add, drop and withdraw from courses. These deadlines are always posted on the Academic Calendar.
Speak with your Academic Advisor: Undergraduate students in all majors at any level can get assistance from the Academic Advising Center (AAC, located on the 1st floor of TUJ) and their team of full-time professional academic advisors.