Academic Information―
Short-Term Programs: Semester/Year Programs
All courses are taught in English at 青涩直播, so short-term international students are welcome to take any subject matter course, without field restrictions, as well as Japanese language courses and other languages.
(Some courses, such as English for Academic Purposes, capstone thesis courses, and study abroad preparation courses, etc. are restricted to degree-seeking students. See the Course Offerings for details.)
Academic Terms at 青涩直播
青涩直播’s academic year consists of two regular semesters and an optional Winter Program.
Spring Semester
Early April – Late July
Fall Semester
Early September – Late December
(Designated arrival date: Late August)
Winter Program (Optional) – see explanation below*
Early January – Early March
*The Winter Program is an optional, intensive study period available for students who are nominated and accepted for both the Fall Semester and Winter Program at the time of application, as well as those who are scheduled to remain enrolled at 青涩直播 from the Fall Semester through the following Spring Semester. This 7.5-week program offers intensive coursework and is an excellent opportunity for students who want to take additional courses. Because classes are intensive and demand heavy time investment, students should consult with their academic advisors at 青涩直播 before choosing their courses. For the Credit Hour Requirements, please click here.
Students whose enrollment at 青涩直播 ends with the Winter Program are required to enroll in at least 6 credit hours during that Program. This does not apply to students whose enrollment ends with the Fall or Spring semester.
What you can study at 青涩直播
Japanese Language Program
Japan Studies Program
Global Business Program
Global Studies Program
Global Connectivity Program
Useful Academic Resources
The resources below will help incoming short-term international students to search available courses and descriptions to prepare their study abroad plans.
- Course Offerings
Start here for a list of courses expected to be offered during the academic year. This list is a projected list, released before the beginning of the academic year in April, and is not kept up to date. For the most updated and detailed information, please check the Class Schedule below.
This document will also note whether courses are restricted to degree-seeking students or require any prerequisites/ language ability. Short-term international students should refer to the information in the “2021 Curriculum” columns.
Important: You will need to download this document and refer to it when using our online syllabus search function. (See the Syllabus Search Guide, below.) - Class Schedule
Next, review the class schedule for the most up-to-date, detailed course information for each semester. (This document is released before each semester and updated whenever changes occur.)
This document shows the day and time of each class, so please confirm that none of your class times conflict with each other. Class times will also be listed in the online syllabus. Please also check the “notes” column to see if any changes have been made from the Course Offerings. Please refer to the “2021 Course Code” in the Class Schedule for the correct course numbers. - Syllabus Search Guide
Find out how to search for syllabi for the current or past semesters for specific details on course contents. - Course Registration
Find schedule availability, registration, and add/drop dates, as well as credit registration requirements here. - Credit and Grading System
Find our Credit and Grading System and information on end-of-semester exams and academic transcripts. - Academic Calendar
See the Academic Calendar for important dates, such as Arrival, Orientation, Course Registration Period, and Final Examination week.
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