Education and Learning About courses, classes, and exams

Notices regarding guidance etc.

Academic grades are evaluated based on your exam results as well as your daily study habits. Therefore, regular grades are especially important for classes where attendance is important, such as foreign languages, as well as for classes where exams are not held, such as experiments and technical drawing.

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1. If a grade cannot be given due to reasons such as not taking regular exams, not submitting reports, or not attending classes, the grade will be displayed as "*Grade not possible."
2. For some courses, such as seminars, that cannot be graded by marks, a pass may be indicated by a "G."

Academic results will be announced in September (first semester) and February (second semester). Please note that the method, date, and location of the results will be posted on UNIPA.

In 2010 (applied to students enrolled in 2010), our university introduced the GPA (Grade Point Average) system as an indicator to comprehensively evaluate academic performance. GPA is an indicator that judges not only the "quantity" of learning, such as the acquisition of credits, but also the "quality" of the learning, and can clearly show the level of learning achievement. In other words, by looking at the GPA value, students can understand the position of their own grades in more detail. We hope that students will use this number as an indicator to further promote independent learning, and that it will be effective in planning and taking responsibility for their course registration, and in actively studying the courses they have registered. Please note that long-term absences from classes, not taking regular exams or quizzes, or abandoning the acquisition of credits will ultimately lower the GPA value.

GPA is calculated by multiplying the grades for each course by the number of credits, and dividing the total by the total number of credits for registered courses, and then expressing the result to two decimal places (rounding off to the third decimal place).

1. T-GPA (total): Calculated based on the grades of all courses registered since enrollment
2. S-GPA (current semester): Calculated based on the grades of only the courses registered in each semester
3. Y-GPA (for the current year): Calculated based on the grades of courses registered for that year only

This system allows students to decline courses during the course withdrawal period of each term at their own discretion if they apply for and attend classes, but find that the content of the classes is different from what they want to study, or they are unable to attend all of the courses they applied for, and therefore feel that it will be difficult to obtain credits. If you wish to apply for this system, please follow the procedures described in the "Course Application Guidelines" of each faculty. Courses that you decline will not be included in the calculation of your GPA . You can add credits for courses that you declined during the first term during the application period for course changes, etc. in the second term. However, you cannot add credits for courses that you declined during the course withdrawal acceptance period for second term courses or second half of the second term courses in the second term. Details are described in the "Course Application Guidelines" of each faculty.

For students with high GPAs and excellent grades, we will allow them to register for courses that exceed the "maximum number of credits per year" when they apply for courses the following year, depending on the faculty and year of enrollment. GPA values will also be used in the academic and course guidance given to students with poor grades. Details are listed in the "Course Application Guidelines" for each faculty.

Qualifications acquired during enrollment may be recognized as credits for courses at this university. The necessary procedures will be instructed in the course enrollment guidance, so if you wish to have credits recognized, be sure to complete the procedures within the deadline.

A class timetable is created for each subject for each year and distributed to each student during the course registration guidance session held each academic year.

Regarding class arrangements at this university in the event of weather warnings or suspension of public transportation services, the following measures will be taken:

the purpose

Article 1 This agreement sets forth the procedures for handling classes (including regular examinations and make-up examinations; the same applies hereinafter) in the event of weather warnings, earthquakes or other disasters, and the suspension of transportation services, with the aim of ensuring student safety and the appropriate conduct of educational activities.

Weather warnings and suspension of public transportation services

Article 2. In any of the following cases, the class measures under paragraph 2 of this Article shall apply.

(i) If a storm warning or special warning (storm/blizzard) is issued in the area designated by the university in the table below.

(b) If a warning level of 4 or higher (river flooding/heavy rain) is issued in the location of each campus (Omiya/Umeda Campus: Osaka City, Hirakata Campus: Hirakata City)

(h) When the transportation and operating conditions determined by the university fall under the following table due to weather conditions, etc.

Note 1: Excludes delays, service suspensions or reduced service on some sections. Also, if alternative transportation is provided, it does not constitute a service suspension.

Note 2 : JR West: Osaka Loop Line, Kyoto Line, Kobe Line, Osaka Higashi Line, Takarazuka Line, Gakken Toshi Line, Yamatoji Line, Hanwa Line

Hankyu Railway: Takarazuka Line, Kyoto Line, Kobe Line

Hanshin: Main Line

Keihan Railway: Main Line

Kintetsu: Namba Line, Nara Line, Osaka Line, Minami-Osaka Line

Nankai Railway: Main Line, Koya Line

Note 3 : JR West: Osaka Loop Line, Tozai Line

Osaka Metro: Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, Tanimachi Line, Sakaisuji Line, Imazatosuji Line
 

2. The handling of classes in the preceding paragraph shall be as follows, depending on the time the warning is lifted or train service resumes. Note that the warning level shall be considered lifted when it is lowered.

(1) Periods 1-5

(i) If restrictions are lifted or resumed by 6:00 AM, classes will be conducted as usual.

If restrictions are lifted or classes resume by 10:00 a.m., the first and second periods of classes will be canceled, and classes will begin from the third period.

If the restrictions are not lifted or classes are not resumed by 10:00 AM, all classes for the day will be canceled.

(2) 6th and 7th period

(i) If restrictions are lifted or resumed by 3:00 PM, classes will be conducted as usual.

If the restrictions are not lifted or classes resumed by 3:00 PM, all classes for the day will be canceled.

3. If any of the situations described in the preceding paragraph occur during a class, the President shall decide on the measures to be taken regarding the class that is currently in progress.

4. If a weather forecast predicts that a typhoon or other severe weather event will strike the area in question, or if the relevant transportation service announces planned service suspensions for the following day or later, the university president may decide on the arrangements for classes on the day before.

Classroom measures due to earthquakes, etc.

Article 3. In the location of each campus (Omiya/Umeda Campus: Osaka City, Hirakata Campus: Hirakata City), the class measures in paragraph 2 of this Article shall apply if any of the following conditions are met.

i. In the event of an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or higher

(b) If a major tsunami warning or tsunami warning is issued

H. In the event of any other similar major disaster

2. In the case of the preceding paragraph, the handling of classes shall be as follows:

(i) All classes on the day of the earthquake or other disaster will be canceled.

(b) Even if a lesson is in progress, the lesson will be immediately interrupted.

Regarding the resumption of classes, instructions will be given separately after confirming the safety of the facilities, etc.

Exceptional measures

Article 4 Notwithstanding the agreements in the preceding two articles, if it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of students or for other reasons due to weather, transportation, or disaster conditions, the president shall decide on the measures to be taken regarding classes.

Notification method

Article 5. Notifications regarding class arrangements to students and faculty/staff will be posted on the university's website (top page, "Announcements"). After being posted on the university's website, the information will be subsequently posted on the student portal site and the faculty/staff bulletin board.

Consideration for absences, etc.

Article 6 Even if a class is not canceled based on a decision made under this agreement, the instructor in charge of the class shall, at their discretion, take into consideration that students who are late or absent (including leaving early) due to weather conditions in their place of residence, transportation conditions on their commute route, or other unavoidable circumstances shall not be disadvantaged.

Supplementary lessons, etc.

Article 7. For classes and examinations that are suspended or canceled pursuant to this agreement, supplementary classes or alternative measures will be implemented at a later date.

1. In the event of a course cancellation, the instructor will generally notify students in advance in class or via UNIVERSAL PASSPORT (UNIPA) .
2. If there is no notice of a class cancellation but more than 40 minutes have passed since the start of class and the instructor does not arrive in the classroom, the class will be considered a "natural cancellation."

Make-up classes are classes that are held to make up for regular classes as a measure to deal with class cancellations, etc. Make-up classes will be held on days and times during the school term that will not cause any problems (e.g., students taking the class will not overlap with other classes). Details such as schedules will be posted on the UNIPA bulletin board.

Exams are as specified in the course regulations, but the most common are regular exams at the end of the first and second semesters, with the first exams scheduled to be held from late July to early August and the second exams from late January to mid-February. (Regular exams for some quarterly subjects (first half) are scheduled to be held from late May to early June (first half of the first semester) and from mid-November to late November (first half of the second semester).)

When taking the exam, you must pay close attention to the following points:

1. Students will not be allowed to take exams for courses other than those approved for them, at times, and with instructors other than those for which they have been approved for enrollment.
2. Students who do not have a student ID card will not be allowed to take the exam.
3. When taking the exam, you must have your student ID card on hand.
4. Those who are more than 30 minutes late for the exam will not be allowed to enter the exam room. Also, leaving the room during the exam will not be permitted. After the exam has finished, do not leave your seat until you receive permission from the exam supervisor.
5. Textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, etc. are not permitted on the desks unless permission has been given in advance.
6. All test papers distributed must be submitted and must not be taken out of the test room. Taking out papers will be considered cheating.
7. During the exam, all mobile phones, smartphones, and wearable devices such as smartwatches must be turned off. Simply placing such devices on a desk or chair, or wearing them on your body, will be considered as cheating.
8. Follow any other prescribed instructions.
9. Any and all cheating is strictly prohibited. Anyone who cheats will be punished in accordance with Article 12 of the Student Disciplinary Regulations.

Students who are unable to take a regular exam due to illness or other unavoidable reasons may apply for a makeup exam in the following manner.

1. Deadline for procedure

Within three days from the day following the test date (excluding Sundays, public holidays, and days when the office is closed).
However, this does not apply to subjects held on the final day of exams. Please note that we will notify you of this on our website etc.

2. Documents to be submitted

"Notification of Examination Inability and Application for Supplementary Examination" One sheet per subject (prescribed form)

3. Make-up exam fee

1,100 yen per subject

4. Reasons for applying and attached documents (evidence documents)

reason	conditions	Attached documents
Illness/Injury	Those who have been diagnosed by a doctor as being unable to attend school	A doctor's certificate or a similar certificate (Note 1) *Receipts are not accepted.
Bereavement	Death of a relative within the second degree of kinship (generally within three days of the date of death)	Death certificate or funeral certificate (stating the date of death)
disaster	Typhoons, floods, earthquakes, fires, etc.	Disaster victim certificate
Transportation disruptions	When transportation in the school area is suspended or delayed for some reason, and alternative transportation is not available, making it impossible to get to school or one transportation is delayed by 30 minutes or more	Cancellation or delay certificate
Due to workplace reasons	When working adults and working students (excluding part-time workers) are forced to take a business trip due to their employer's circumstances	A certificate from your superior stating the unavoidable circumstances
Through job hunting recruitment selection	When the period overlaps with job-hunting selection dates, etc. (Note 2)	Reasons for applying for a supplementary exam Notice from the company, etc.

(Note 1) You must be able to confirm that you will not be able to take the exam on the day of the exam.
(Note 2) Please note that in principle, internships are not eligible.

5. Application window
   Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Intellectual Property, Graduate School of Intellectual Property...Academic Affairs Division
   Faculty of Robotics and Design: Faculty of Faculty of Robotics and Design Office
   Faculty of Information Science and Technology… Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office

There will be no re-examination.

1. Subjects
   Please check the course application guidelines.
2. Target Audience
   Those who are recognized as eligible by the instructor of the target subject
3. Number of subjects: Up to 4 subjects per term
4. Application window
   Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office (1st floor, Building 1)
5. Application Period
   Separate notices will be posted on bulletin boards, UNIVERSAL PASSPORT (UNIPA) , etc.
6. Documents to be submitted
   Re-examination application form
7. Retest fee
   1,100 yen per subject
8. others
   Only a "D" will be awarded as a passing grade upon retest.

Students must take the exam with strict integrity. Students who commit fraud will be punished according to the severity of their act as follows:

1. Students who commit academic dishonesty on a whim will be reprimanded and, as a general rule, will not be given credits for the course in question for that year.
2. Students who engage in planned misconduct, such as possessing cheat sheets or writing on their belongings or desks in advance, will be suspended for up to one month and, as a general rule, will not be given credits for any courses for that semester.
3. Anyone who exchanges examination papers or other items will be suspended for up to one month and, as a general rule, will not be given credits for any courses for that semester.
4. Both the person who takes the exam in place of another person and the person who requests it will be suspended for up to one month, and as a general rule, will not be given credits for any courses for that semester.
5. Disciplinary action against individuals who have engaged in misconduct that does not fall under any of the above categories will be decided by the President following a discussion by the Student Affairs Committee or Graduate School Committee on each case.