TCU-In Japan

Students will take 4 or 5 courses at Kansai Gaidai, counting as 12 or 15 TCU credit hours, with one course being required Japanese language. As part of the application, students must have their courses pre-approved through the Course Approval System.

To find course options:

• • Kansai Gaidai Asian Studies Program Courses (Will give you a general idea of what they offer)
    • Spring 25 Class List
    • Fall 25 Class List

Students receive TCU credit that applies towards the TCU GPA. As part of the application, students must have their courses pre-approved through the Credit Approval Process. Previous Japanese language study is not required to participate in this program

For more information about how credits work, see our Study Abroad Basics page.

While you are abroad, you are enrolled in 12 hours of coursework as a placeholder. Your classes will not be posted to your TCU recorded until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends, when the transcript from Kansai Gaidai is sent. Once the Registrar receives your transcript, they will record the courses using the department codes on your Course Approvals (i.e., MARK, HIST) and a generic course code. Your dean’s office will apply these to your major / minor / electives / core as approved. All coursework, regardless of program type, counts for grades and will be included in your TCU GPA.

You must abide by the academic policies and regulations of the host university, including but not limited to policies on:

• Attendance / Absence policies
• Add / Drop process
• Grade Appeals
• Final Exam schedule

TCU cannot override host university policies and regulations.

Students are required to live in accommodations provided through TCU.

TCU-In Japan students live in the Global Commons – YUI, Kansai Gaidai’s on-campus international residence hall. This modern facility offers students with private single rooms, each fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair, closet, and shelving. Each floor also includes access to shared bathrooms, communal kitchens, and laundry facilities within the unit. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available throughout the building.

Living at YUI offers more than just convenience. The number of the residents is almost equally divided between international and local students, creating a dynamic, global community. The opportunity to live alongside local students creates a unique learning environment that supports both cultural immersion and lifelong friendships.

Linen service is available to students and since the facility is located on campus, students enjoy a short walk to their classes and university resources. Other facilities in the Global Commons include a 24-hour study room, fitness room, karaoke room, inner garden and 24-hour computer room.

Any damages to housing will be posted to your TCU account upon return.

Withdrawal Penalties:
Financial penalties are assessed on a sliding scale, based on withdrawal date.

• To withdraw from a program, you must notify TCU Global (studyabroad@tcu.edu) in writing. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded and cannot be used towards penalty amounts.
• In the case that TCU must cancel the program, the program fee (including deposit) and tuition will be fully refunded. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded.
• Financial penalties will be billed to your student account.
• TCU Tuition refunds are subject to TCU policies :(See TCU Undergraduate Catalog: http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/, Bachelor’s Degree, Definitions and Regulations.)

• Fall Programs:
  • Priority Deadline: March 21
  • Regular Deadline: March 28, if space available
• Spring Programs
  • Priority Deadline: September 15
  • Regular Deadline: September 30, if space available

Please note: this program has limited space. If applications exceed space, a lottery will be used to determine admission. Priority will be given to relevant language study or major/minor focus.

1. Complete the Global TCU Study Abroad Forms (already started an application? Login here to finish it).
   • This step includes completing a course approval process for your courses abroad.

Students admitted to this program will have to apply to Kansai Gaidai directly. An application link will be provided to admitted students. One part of the application includes letters of recommendation provided on students’ behalf. Students must be admitted by both TCU and the KGU to participate in this program.

TCU encourages all students, including students with disabilities, to actively participate in the Study Abroad programs offered by the University. In partnership with TCU Global, TCU Student Access & Accommodation helps to ensure the best possible study abroad experience for students with registered disabilities by providing reasonable and necessary accommodations during their time abroad.

Study Abroad programs include field components that require the ability to perform tasks beyond what is required in a typical classroom. Among other things, many programs require extensive walking and/or the ability to stand for extended periods of time; the ability to independently use public transportation; and/or sleeping in shared quarters. Program activities may take place in extreme temperatures (including excessive heat or cold). Housing facilities may lack central heat and air-conditioning, elevators, and other conveniences. In all cases, students should expect to transport and manage their own luggage through airports and public transportation centers. Prior to applying to specific Study Abroad programs, students should review the physical requirements for each program to ascertain whether they will be able to participate in all activities of the program. Students needing accommodations should follow the process outlined by Student Access & Accommodation.

Students requiring an accommodation to meet these or other program essential eligibility requirements must request any accommodation through TCU Student Access and Accommodation well in advance (suggest a minimum of 3 months) of the program departure following university procedures. TCU Student Access and Accommodation, located in The Harrison, Suite 1200, strongly recommends that students notify both Student Access and Accommodation as well as TCU Global early on to initiate the process of securing reasonable accommodations. If TCU determines that you do not, with reasonable accommodations approved through TCU Student Access and Accommodation, meet the essential eligibility requirements of the program, then you may not participate in the program. Each student’s request for accommodation will be looked at on an individualized, case by case basis, taking into consideration student documentation and the essential eligibility requirements of the program.

Managing your health and safety is an important component in having a positive experience abroad. TCU provides you with a number of resources to assist you:

1. Prior to departure, you will need to attend the mandatory orientation which covers specific health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
2. Upon arrival, you will have an orientation to reiterate health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
3. TCU provides you membership to On Call International, a premier Global Assistance program. You can call On Call for any kind of travel, health, safety, or emergency issues, including:

• help replacing a lost passpor help translating and interpreting
• help with lost luggage, along with reimbursement for items needed while luggage is lost
• assistance finding general and specialty health care
• assistance with emergency refills of prescription
• health insurance for your time abroad.

For more information, please see Health & Safety