2016 Application Guide for Transfer Students

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1 2016 Application Guide for Transfer Students International College of Liberal Arts Yamanashi Gakuin University 1. Number of Students to be Admitted Faculty / Department International College of Liberal Arts, Department of International Liberal Arts Transfer Year 2 nd year (Sophomore) Number of Students to be Admitted Several icla Admissions Policy We seek individuals: (1) who are motivated and hardworking; (2) who possess academic potential and some kinds of proven success; (3) who are tolerant, curious, and have critically-thinking and flexible minds; (4) who show threshold level English proficiency necessary for studying at icla, and evidence of language learning capability. 2. Application Eligibility (1) Applicants do not possess Japanese nationality, permanent residence status or special permanent residence status. For the Spring semester entrance admission, you must hold a valid Visa to study in Japan when your application is submitted. (2) Applicants who have graduated, or expected to graduate from four-year university, two-year college, or technical college by March 31 for the Spring entrance, August for the Fall entrance. (3) Applicants who have enrolled for at least 1 year and have earned or expected to earn more than 27 credits until the end of March 2016 for Spring entrance, the end of August 2016 for the Fall entrance. (4) Applicants who should demonstrate their English Proficiency with a TOEFL ibt score of 76, a TOEFLPBT score of 540, or an IELTS score of 5.5 in order to take icla courses in English. *Credit Transfer Regardless of the school attended, up to 27 credits with a grade corresponding to a C- or above by icla standards (at least 70% of maximum credit in course assignments and exams) are transferrable.

2 3. Application Schedule Admission Category Application Period Interview Period Announcement of Final Results Enrollment Deadline Transfer I April Mon. Jan. 8, 2016 Fri. Jan. 29, 2016 Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 Fri. Feb. 5, 2016 Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 Transfer II September Mon. Jan. 8, 2016 Fri. Jan. 29, 2016 Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 Fri. Feb. 5, 2016 Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 Fri. Apr. 29, Screening Method Applications are evaluated based on the overall screening of the application documents, essay (statement of purpose), and interview. 5. Interviewing (1) Interview Method The interview will be conducted by telephone or other online communication methods. (2) Interview Form The interview will be conducted in English, and will take between 15 to 20 minutes. (3) Interview Date Interview period will be conducted during Mon. February 1, 2016 to Fri. February 5, The specific date and time will be coordinated after the application was completed by sending an to the address, which the applicant specified on the online application form. NOTE: On the arranged interview day, if the phone call cannot be answered due to a telephone malfunction or absence, we will assume the applicant does not have the will to apply. Please contact the Admissions Office immediately if you found yourself unable to talk on the phone on the arranged interview date due to the circumstances beyond the applicant s control. Also, if there is any change in your telephone number due to moving etc., please be sure to contact the Admissions Office in advance. 6. Application Documents No of Document(s) Remark 1 Application Form Please use the designated form and attach your photo. 2 Academic Transcript Please submit an academic transcript from a university, junior (Issued by your current college or technical college in a sealed envelope. Applicants who school) are currently taking courses at their university, junior college or technical college must submit a certificate of course registration in which the expected number of credits is made clear. Also in case it is available, please attach the course summary and/or syllabi. 3 Academic Transcript (Issued by your High School) Please submit an academic transcript from your high school.

3 4 Graduation Certificate or Diploma Please submit a proof of graduation or expected graduate certificate from a university, junior college or technical college. Applicants who are not able to submit a graduation certificate or Diploma, please submit a certificate of enrollment or a certificate of enrollment period. 5 Statement of Purpose Please write an essay of approximately 300 words in English. 6 English Proficiency Test Submit an original score report of either TOEFL ibt, PBT or Score IELTS. TOEFL-ITP is not acceptable. The official test score must 7 Screening Fee (JPY10,000) be sent directly to Admissions Office from each testing institutions. a. TOEFL: Minimum requirement: TOEFL ibt 76 or above *YGU s institution code is b. IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum requirement: 5.5 or above. TOEFL PBT 540 or above Please remit the screening fee of JPY 10,000 to the bank account below in Japanese Yen and attach the bank receipt or statement to the application form. Remittance Information Bank MIZUHO BANK, LTD Branch KOFU Branch Bank Address Marunouchi Kofu, Yamanashi Payee s a/c No Payee YAMANASHI GAKUIN University Address SWIFT CODE Sakaori Kofu, Yamanashi JAPAN MHCBJPJT *Please ensure that the applicant s name and designated department code of appears as the payer. e.g applicant s name 8 Copy of your passport Please submit a copy of the photo page of your passport. In case, you do not have a passport, you may be able to submit any photo ID issued by the government in your country. 9 Copy or your residency card in case you hold a valid Japanese VISA In case you hold a valid Japanese VISA, please submit a copy of your VISA and residency card. 7. Notes on Application (1) After the documents screening, we will notify the applicants whose applications are disqualified. (2) Application documents and screening fees are not returned or refunded for any reason whatsoever.

4 8. Announcement of the Final Results We will announce the result individually by sending an to the applicant s address which was specified on the application form. For the successful applicants, the notification of acceptance and enrollment documents will be sent. 9. Enrollment Procedure Please pay the matriculation fee, tuition and other fees and submit the enrollment documents. The enrollment documents must be received at the Admissions Office by the specified enrollment deadline. 10. Tuition and Other Fees 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Fee for the first Academic Year Matriculation Fee* 200, ,000 Tuition 592, ,500 1,185,000 Other Fees 155, , ,000 Total 947, ,500 1,695,000 Note: (1) Fees for the 1 st Semester are to be paid by the specified enrollment deadline. (2) Matriculation fee is required only in the first year. (3) YGU neither issues school bonds nor collects donations of any kind. 11. Room and Board Fee Room Utilities and Miscellaneous Fees JPY 35,000/month JPY 12,000/month (Water, gas, electricity, maintenance) Board JPY 1,800 (3meals/day) Note: (1) Detailed payment method and other information will be included in the enrollment documents. (2) All freshmen are required to live in the icla dormitory for one year. Yamanashi Gakuin University Admissions Office TEL: FAX: [email protected]

5 YAMANASHI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS (icla) APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSIONS 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS Application Period SPRING 2016 FALL 2016 Basic Information PHOTO in Katakana Date of Birth Gender Country issuing passport #1 #2 Birth place City State/Province Country Passport Number #1 #2 Visa Visa Status Visa expiry date Date of entering Japan Address Applicant s Information Number and Street City State/Province Zip code Country TEL (home) FAX Mobile Guardian s Information Relationship Number and Street City State/Province Zip code Country TEL (home) 1

6 YAMANASHI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS (icla) Education and Employment School Attended Work Place Location Year/Month Grade/Term Age Location Working Period Job title Graduation Certificate Will the certificate be sent directly from the school or by the applicant? When did you request the test score to be sent to the admissions office? Academic Transcripts Will the certificate be sent directly from the school or by the applicant? When did you request the test score to be sent to the admissions office? English Proficiency Test (if applicable) Test name Date of test Country of test location Score When did you request the test scores to be sent to the admissions office? 2

7 YAMANASHI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS (icla) Statement of Purpose 3