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Global Campus Transfer (GCT)

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 .

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 New Tab.

Deadlines

TermThose applying from outside JapanThose applying from inside Japan
SpringOctober 1stNovember 1st*
SummerFebruary 15thMarch 15th
FallApril 1stApril 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 TUJStudy Abroad
You want to complete your Temple degree at TUJYou 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 timeYou'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 lifeYou 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 opportunitiesYou 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.

Connect with the Academic Advising Center

Students who wish to transfer to TUJ must declare a TUJ major.

If you would like to meet with an academic advisor to understand how your previous coursework may meet the academic requirements for a degree at TUJ, please email the Academic Advising Center () to request an appointment.

Start your application

After you’ve read through the information here and decided to officially transfer to TUJ, click on the “Apply Now” button to apply.

Please review the application deadlines at the top of the page before submitting your application. You should apply in the semester before you plan to transfer.

Global Campus Transfer to TUJ: Things to Know Beforehand

Courses

Majors and courses may differ between TUJ and other schools in the Temple network, so talk with your academic advisor and discuss which courses in your academic history will apply to your new major at TUJ. You can see courses at TUJ by using the Course Schedule Search  and filtering by campus for Japan (Tokyo) and Japan Kyoto.

Delayed Graduation

Transferring to the Japan campus may delay your graduation if some of your courses already taken or credits earned DO NOT meet the requirements for your new or chosen major. Your home campus academic advisor can help you review these requirements or connect you with a TUJ academic advisor.

Financial Aid

If you are receiving any form of federal aid, consult TUJ’s to better understand how transferring to TUJ may impact your federal financial aid eligibility.

Tuition, Fees and Scholarships

Transferring to TUJ could change your total cost of attendance. Please check TUJ’s Cost & Financial Aid page for information on tuition costs at TUJ.

Scholarships provided by Main Campus or Rome Campus do not typically transfer to TUJ. You will be eligible to apply for a Continuing Student Scholarship at TUJ.

Housing

All students receiving a new student visa sponsored by TUJ are required to stay in the TUJ Dorm during their first semester unless they complete the Homestay Application or are approved for the Housing Waiver.

Ready to transfer? Click Apply Now to begin your application.