How to Register for Japanese Language Courses at the School of Global Japanese Studies, Meiji University - Registration Guide

Oct 5, 2026

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Guide for enrolling in Japanese language courses at Meiji University’s School of Global Japanese Studies (SGJS), organized by student status, current course enrollment, and Japanese level. The document directs readers to check eligibility, complete required steps such as a questionnaire and placement test, and use the Academic Affairs System for higher-level course registration when needed. It also explains provisional enrollment via Oh-o! Meiji, emphasizes attending the first class, and lists available SGJS course options and JLPT preparation requirements.

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Introduction

Students: Check First, Main Procedures, Eligible Level

Japanese Language Courses at SGJS

Course List by Level

Registration and Withdrawal Procedures

New Students (September 2026 Intake)

Students Currently Taking Japanese Language Courses

Students Not Currently Taking Japanese Language Courses

JLPT Preparation Courses

How to Register for Japanese Language Courses at the School of Global Japanese Studies, Meiji University Introduction: Check the Procedures That Apply to You The procedures for registering for Japanese language courses differ depending on your student status, current enrollment status, and Japanese language level. First, check the table below to find the category that applies to you, then read the relevant section and complete the required procedures. | Students | Check First | Main Procedures | Eligible Level | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | New students
(September 2026 intake) | Complete the questionnaire and take the placement test | Depending on the result, courses will be registered automatically or by course registration in the Academic Affairs System. | The level is designated based on the placement test result. | | Students currently taking Japanese language courses this semester | Current level and credit completion results | Courses up to the Pre-advanced level are registered automatically by the office. Advanced Japanese courses must be registered by students in the Academic Affairs System. | The level for the next semester is determined based on credit completion results. | | Students not currently taking Japanese language courses this semester
*This includes students who have never taken Japanese language courses before. | Level of Japanese language courses previously taken | Complete the questionnaire and take the placement test as required. | The level based on previous Japanese language study orthe placement test result. | | Students wishing to take JLPT Preparation courses | Check the course requirements in the syllabus | If you meet the requirements, be sure to attend the first class. | ― | NOTE: Be sure to attend the first class. The provisional enrollment system on Oh-o!Meiji is not official course registration. It is a function that allows students to attend classes before official course registration has been completed. 1. Japanese Language Courses at SGJS The Japanese language courses available to exchange students of the School of Global Japanese Studies and degree- seeking students in the English Track are listed below. Enrollment procedures vary depending on your Japanese proficiency level and current course enrollment status. Read the following sections carefully and complete the required procedures if you wish to register for SGJS Japanese language courses. *Note* 1. Enrollment procedures for JLPT preparation courses differ; refer to the instructions below. 2. Excerpt from the AY2026 SGJS English Track Catalog, p. 20: [https://www.meiji.ac.jp/nippon/mkmht000000uzoyt-att/qfki0t00000hysp1.pdf](https://www.meiji.ac.jp/nippon/mkmht000000uzoyt-att/qfki0t00000hysp1.pdf) | Introductory Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | Media-based/face-to-face course Only for English Track students and exchange students | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Introductory Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Elementary Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | | | Elementary Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Pre-intermediate Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | | | Pre-intermediate Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Intermediate Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | | | Intermediate Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Upper-intermediate Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | | | Upper-intermediate Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Pre-advanced Japanese (General) | 3 | 90 | 1~4 | | | Pre-advanced Japanese (Vocabulary & Kanji) | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Advanced Japanese (Reading) A | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | Media-based course
Only for English Track students and exchange students | | Advanced Japanese (Reading) B | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Advanced Japanese (Listening) A | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Advanced Japanese (Listening) B | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Advanced Japanese (Writing) A | 1 | 30 | 1~4 | | | Advanced Japanese (Writing) B | 1 | 30

FAQs

What should new students do to register for SGJS Japanese language courses (September 2026 intake)?

New students must complete the questionnaire by the deadline, take the placement test, provisionally enroll based on the result in Oh-o! Meiji, and attend the first class.

How do course registration procedures differ for students currently taking Japanese courses this semester?

Courses up to the Pre-advanced level are registered automatically by the office, while Advanced Japanese courses must be registered by students in the Academic Affairs System. The next semester’s level is determined by credit completion results.

Is provisional enrollment on Oh-o! Meiji the same as official course registration?

No. Oh-o! Meiji provisional enrollment is not formal registration; it allows students to attend classes before official course registration is completed. Official procedures must still be completed as required.

Oct 5, 2026

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