New virus Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Graduation ceremony and entrance ceremony canceled February 20 19:42
APU = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, where international students gather from around the world due to the spread of the new coronavirus, decided to cancel both the graduation ceremony next month and the entrance ceremony in April.
APU in Beppu City has a large number of international students in addition to Japanese students, and the ratio of international students is half of the total.
APU has decided to cancel both the graduation ceremony next month and the entrance ceremony scheduled for April next year, saying that the ceremony with many people could spread the infection.
We will mail a diploma to approximately 670 people in 32 countries and regions who graduate from university or graduate school.
On the other hand, entrance examinations scheduled for next month and classes for next year will be conducted as planned for now.
APU says, "It was a difficult decision, but I thought it was necessary to make an early decision. I think some students and family were looking forward to it, but I want you to understand it."