Global Campus Transfer (GCT) | Undergraduate | Temple University, Japan Campus

If you are currently enrolled at Temple University’s Main Campus or Rome Campus and considering completing your degree in Japan, you may consider a transfer to Temple University Japan (TUJ). This transfer process allows full-time, matriculated undergraduate students at any Temple campus to transfer to TUJ and earn their Temple degree in Japan.

This process is NOT for:

Students enrolled at non-Temple institutions
Students interested in short-term study abroad (summer, semester, or academic year)

If you're committed to living and studying in Japan and want to earn your Temple degree at TUJ, read on for more details. For further questions, please contact the TUJ Study Abroad Coordinator at goabroad@tuj.temple.edu.

For non-Temple students interested in transferring to TUJ, visit the TUJ Admissions website.

For students interested in short-term study abroad opportunities at TUJ, visit the Temple Education Abroad website .

Deadlines

Term	Those applying from outside Japan	Those applying from inside Japan
Spring	October 1st	November 1st*
Summer	February 15th	March 15th
Fall	April 1st	April 1st

* Priority Registration starts before this deadline. For access to priority registration for the next semester, please submit your application by October 15th.

Who Should Consider a Transfer? (Transfer vs Study Abroad)

Transfer to TUJ	Study Abroad
You want to complete your Temple degree at TUJ	You want to remain a student of your home campus and plan to return there to complete your degree
You’re prepared to live in Japan for an extended period of time	You're looking for a short-term cultural and academic experience
You are ready for a permanent shift to TUJ for academic advising, student support, and campus life	You will continue to receive primary support from your home campus while abroad
You plan to pursue a major offered at TUJ	You plan to continue with your current major while taking courses that count toward your degree
You are a student interested in building a life and network in Japan, including internships and potential job opportunities	You are a student wanting to explore Japanese culture and expand your international education before completing your degree at your home campus.
You are considering working in Japan post-graduation and want the opportunity to apply for a job-hunting visa	You are not concerned about access to a post-graduate Japanese job-hunting visa

Global Campus Transfer to TUJ: To-Do

Research Requirements

Students can apply for a transfer as long as they meet the following requirements:

Must be in good academic standing and clear of any holds
- You must be in good academic standing at the university, including the semester before your transfer.
- Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Visa Probation students are not eligible to apply.
- You must be clear of any holds at Temple Japan, Main, or Rome (including financial, visa, or any other holds)
Must have studied for at least one semester at Temple’s Main or Rome campuses (or have relevant experience overseas)
Must be a current and active undergraduate student at Temple’s Main or Rome campuses
Must be able and willing to switch to a major offered at TUJ.
- TUJ offers a limited selection of majors. Some overlap with majors offered at Temple Main or Temple Rome, but some may not. Please review TUJ's list of majors and choose one that aligns with your interests.

Understand the Admissions Process

Students who meet the eligibility requirements and are committed to studying at TUJ must fill out the transfer application by the deadline.

Admissions for all semesters are rolling; all applications will be reviewed two to three weeks after your application is submitted.

Once you receive your decision email, you can access your application portal to check your admission application, visa information, new student orientation, and more.

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