1. General Directions for the Term Examinations

1-1. Introduction (General Directions)

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   Before taking any examination, students must carefully review the Course Guidebook ("Examinations and Grading"), the R Guide ("Classes, Enrollment Status, and Examinations"), and this Examination Information Announcement.
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   Students are deemed to have been notified of all matters stated in the Course Registration Guide, the R Guide, and the University's official examination instructions. Failure to review this information will not constitute grounds for alternative arrangements.
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   Instructors may not replace a Written Examination or Report Examination with an individual assignment, nor may they assign grades based on such an assignment.
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   If instructions provided by an instructor differ from the official information published by the University, the University's information takes precedence. No alternative arrangements will be made on the basis of personal circumstances or failure to follow the official instructions.
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   Students must also review the Rikkyo University General Regulations on the Conduct of Examinations in the R Guide and the "Examinations and Grading" section of the Course Guidebook for their Home College.
   • R-Guide
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   Students taking courses offered by another College or by Certification Courses must follow the examination instructions issued by the offering College or program.

1-2. Examination Schedule

Spring Quarter 1 (SQ1) Final

• Examination Information Announcement: May 19 (Tue), 10:00, 2026
• Report Examination Topic Announcement Date (Report Examination): May 19 (Tue), 10:00, 2026
• Submission Period (Report Examination): June 2 (Tue) - June 8 (Mon), 17:00, 2026

Spring Quarter 2 (SQ2) and Spring Semester Final

• Examination Information Announcement: July 1 (Wed), 10:00, 2026
• Report Examination Topic Announcement Date (Report Examination): July 1 (Wed), 10:00, 2026
• Submission Period (Report Examination): July 21 (Tue) - July 27 (Mon), 17:00, 2026
• Last Week of Classes (Written Examination): July 14 (Tue) - July 20 (Mon), 2026
• Regular Examination Period (Written Examination): July 21 (Tue) - July 31 (Fri), 2026
• Makeup Examination Period (Written Examination): September 3 (Thu) - September 9 (Wed), 2026
• Makeup Examination Period (Report Examination): September 3 (Thu) - September 7 (Mon), 16:00, 2026

Fall Quarter 1 (FQ1) Final

• Examination Information Announcement: November 6 (Fri), 10:00, 2026
• Report Examination Topic Announcement Date (Report Examination): November 6 (Fri), 10:00, 2026
• Submission Period (Report Examination): November 16 (Mon) - November 21 (Sat), 12:30, 2026

Fall Quarter 2 (FQ2), Fall Semester and Academic Year Final

• Examination Information Announcement: December 14 (Mon), 10:00, 2026
• Report Examination Topic Announcement Date (Report Examination): December 14 (Mon), 10:00, 2026
• Submission Period (Report Examination): January 25 (Mon) - January 30 (Sat), 12:30, 2027
• Final Week of Classes (Written Examination): January 18 (Mon) - January 23 (Sat), 2027
• Regular Examination Period (Written Examination): January 25 (Mon) - February 4 (Thu), 2027
• Makeup Examination Period (Written Examination): March 1 (Mon) - March 5 (Fri), 2027
• Makeup Examination Period (Report Examination): March 1 (Mon) - March 3 (Wed), 17:00, 2027

1-3. List of Examination Formats

The List of Examination Formats provides the Examination Format for each course, as well as the date, time, and room for Written Examinations.
Students are responsible for checking the List and confirming the examination information for each course they are taking.

• List of Examination Formats

< Courses Graded Solely on Coursework>

• Courses graded solely on Coursework are not included in the Examination Information Announcement. Students must check the Web Syllabus for the grading method of each course.
• Courses graded solely on Coursework are not eligible for Makeup Examinations.
• A course graded solely on Coursework may still include class tests, such as mid-term or final tests, during class. It may also require reports, such as mid-term or final reports. Students must follow the instructor's directions for each course, including instructions posted on Canvas LMS or other course platforms.

1-4. Grades Announcement Schedule

Regular Grade Announcements

Spring Semester Courses

•     Students enrolled in Academic Year 2026, including applicants for Special Graduation (September Graduation) or Special Completion (September Completion): September 2 (Wed), 2026

Fall Semester and Year-Long Courses

• Students subject to the Academic Year 2026 graduation announcement or Master's Program completion announcement: February 26 (Fri), 2027
• Students enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Academic Year 2026: February 26 (Fri), 2027
• Students enrolled in Academic Year 2027, excluding those subject to the graduation announcement or Master's Program completion announcement for that academic year and students enrolled in the Doctoral Program: March 12 (Fri), 2027
• Students enrolled in Academic Year 2027, with grades released for their new academic year level: March 29 (Mon), 2027

Results for Makeup Examinations and Examination Schedule Conflict Special Examinations

Spring Semester Courses

• Students enrolled in Academic Year 2026, including applicants for Special Graduation (September Graduation) or Special Completion (September Completion): September 22 (Tue), 2026

Fall Semester and Year-Long Courses

• Students subject to the Academic Year 2026 graduation announcement or Master's Program completion announcement: March 12 (Fri), 2027
• Students enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Academic Year 2026: March 12 (Fri), 2027
• Students enrolled in Academic Year 2027: March 12 (Fri), 2027

1-5. Application Period for the Grade Review System

The Grade Review System allows students to request confirmation from the instructor that no error was made in grading when there are sufficient grounds to believe that an error may have occurred. It is not a procedure for requesting reconsideration of a grade.
To request a review, students must state their reasons in detail on the Grade Review Request Form and submit the form during the designated application period.

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  Special International Students are not eligible for the Grade Review System.

Application Periods

Spring Semester Courses, including Spring Quarter 1 (SQ1), Spring Quarter 2 (SQ2), and Spring Semester Courses

• All students: September 2 (Wed) - September 4 (Fri), 12:00, 2026

Fall Semester and Year-Long Courses, including Fall Quarter 1 (FQ1), Fall Quarter 2 (FQ2), Fall Semester, and Year-Long Courses

• April Entrants subject to the announcement of graduation or completion results (Note 1): February 26 (Fri) - March 1 (Mon), 12:00, 2027
• September Entrants applying for Special Graduation or Special Completion: February 26 (Fri) - March 1 (Mon), 12:00, 2027
• All Other Students: March 12 (Fri) - March 15 (Mon), 12:00, 2027

Application Procedures

After grades have been announced for the relevant semester, students should refer to "About the Grade Reference System" in the Grade Reference System.

• Grades Reference System

1-6. Inquiry

• Inquiry