Ritsu-Mate Registration Manual (for Undergraduate Programs) - Ritsumeikan University has introduced Ritsu-Mate, an online application / enrollment system that can be used to complete a part of the undergraduate application / enrollment process from April 2018 intake. - This manual will show you how to use "Ritsu-Mate." Please be sure to read it when using Ritsu-Mate. Manual October 1, 2018 ver.
Table of Contents (Procedures to use "Ritsu-Mate") Introduction STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3-1 STEP 3-2 STEP 3-3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Register "Ritsu-Mate" Account Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Register Application Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Upload Application Documents Pay Application Fee Download the Application Sheet Download the Examination Sheet Confirm the Examination Result 2
Introduction Before start using "Ritsu-Mate Check Internet Environment Prepare devices with internet service such as PC, tablets, and smartphones. Use devices which fulfill the following requirements. Browsers (Windows) Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11.0, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox (MacOS) Safari 10 or latest (ios10) Apple Safari (Android 5.0) Google Chrome Software To confirm the application documents in PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free) by Adobe Systems Inc. is required. Some devices may not work properly even with the above browsers. Printing Environment To print the Application Sheet, Examination Sheet, and Mailing Label, you need to secure a place for printing. In case there is no printer at home, make sure that you can print at convenience store, etc. E-mail Address To register "Ritsu-Mate", an E-mail address is required. It is used as an ID for log-in. Please use an E-mail address which is most frequently used without any possibilities of changes or deletion during the whole application process. Also, please check the E-mail setting to make sure that messages from @st.ritsumei.ac.jp can be received, if domain setting is currently on. Method of Application Fee Payment Credit Card, Convenience Store, PayPal, Alipay is available. Please select the method of payment after understanding limitations and procedures. Prepare Information to enter in "Ritsu-Mate In Ritsu-Mate, applicants are required to enter several information, such as applying schools, colleges, courses as well as personal and guarantor s mailing address, academic backgrounds (Name of institutions, colleges). Check the manual beforehand for what to enter in the "Ritsu-Mate", and prepare necessary information before starting the application. Please note that "Ritsu-Mate" does not have a saving function, and the system will automatically log out if there is no screen transition for 90 minutes. In case you cannot move on to the next Step Log out, close all the screens and log in again. Access Ritsu-Mate Ritsu-Mate URL : http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/applicants/ The URL is available at the How to Apply page in the Ritsumeikan University International Admissions Website. Ritsumeikan University Website Admissions & Aid English-based Degree Programs Undergraduate International Admissions How to Apply Ritsu-Mate 3
Introduction Login - First-time users: Click on the "Create Account" while leaving the "Account" and "Password" empty. - Users with an existing account: Enter the email address you have registered in the "Account" and the password you have registered in the "Password". [Account] Enter the email address you have registered in the "Account" (for users with an existing account). [Language] You can switch from English to Japanese by clicking on Japanese" in the top right-hand corner of the screen. [Reset Password] Click on the "Reset Password" if you have forgotten your password, and follow the procedures to reissue your password. [Create Account] Click on the "Create Account" if you are a first-time user. 4
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 1You can consult the manual during registration by clicking on "Manual" in the top right-hand corner. 2Be sure to click on "Logout" in the top right-hand corner once you have finished entering your information. 3The current status is displayed after you log in. 4The current status is displayed after each entry item is selected or registered. 5Click on the relevant blue button at the bottom of each screen to go forward or back from the current screen. Alternatively, you can click on the link to display the previous screen in the upper area of the screen (3). Notes 1. Session timeout You will be automatically logged out after 90 minutes of inactivity. 2. Changing registered information Once you click on " 登録 / Register", your information cannot be changed anymore. Do not re-register your application. In case you need to modify your application, take the following procedures. 1) If the parts you need to make correction are shown on your Application Sheet, make that correction by hand directly on the printed Application Sheet. 2) If the parts you need to make correction do not appear on your Application Sheet, such as education information or international student information, contact the International Admissions Office to make that correction on your behalf. 3. Interruption of the "Ritsu-Mate" service Access to the site is interrupted every week between Wednesday 7:30 p.m. and Thursday 5:30 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) to conduct system maintenance. However, the service is not interrupted if the first or final day of the application period falls on a Wednesday. We will inform you of Maintenance Schedule on the Welcome page in case of an urgent interruption. 5
STEP 1 Register "Ritsu-Mate" Account Procedure 1 Login Click on "Create Account" while leaving "Account" and "Password" empty. [Language] You can switch from English to Japanese by clicking on Japanese" in the top right-hand corner of the screen. 6
STEP 1 Register "Ritsu-Mate" Account Procedure 2 Confirmation of "Terms of Use" Read the Terms of Use in full, select "I agree," and click on "Next >". 7
STEP 1 Register "Ritsu-Mate" Account Procedure 3 Account Registration Enter your email address, and click on "Submit". - The email address you choose will be used to log into your account. Register an email address that you are not likely to modify or delete, and that you can easily check on a daily basis. (If domain setting is currently on, you need to set up beforehand to be able to receive emails from "ritsumei.ac.jp." If you do not have any email address, you need to obtain a free email address.) 8
STEP 1 Register "Ritsu-Mate" Account Procedure 4 Account Registration Completion Once you have completed the registration, click on "Close", and close the screen completely. An email will be sent to your registered email address. Complete the next step (STEP 2) within 24 hours. 9
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 1 E-mail Confirmation The university will send an email about your "Ritsu-Mate Registration" to your registered email address. Click on the URL indicated in the email to proceed to the registration screen. Email subject: 命館 学 Ritsu-Mateメンバー 登録申請受付メール /Registration for the "Ritsu-Mate Member" of Ritsumeikan University http://test-ritsumei/test/*********************** http://test-ritsumei/test/*********************** 10
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 2 "Ritsu-Mate" Main Registration You can choose Japanese or English in entering your information. Click on " 内容確認へ進む / Confirm". [Login Password] Your password must be composed of 6 to 8 alphanumeric characters. The first character must be an alphabet. Both uppercase and lowercase can be used. Be careful not to forget your password. [Undergraduate/Graduate] Select Undergraduate Entrance Examination." [Year of Enrollment and Semester of Enrollment] Select an academic year and a term you are scheduled to enroll. [Country of Residence] Enter the country where you live at the time of application. 11
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 3 Confirmation of Registration Information Confirm the information you have just entered, and click on the " 登録 / Register" if there are no errors. [ 登録 / Register] Note: Once you click on " 登録 / Register", your information cannot be changed anymore. 12
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 4 Completion of Ritsu-Mate Registration The following screen is displayed upon completion of the registration. Once you have completed the registration, click on " 閉じる / Close. Before moving onto the Procedure 5, make sure to close all the screens or tabs. 13
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 5 E-mail Confirmation The university will send an email about "Completion of Your Registration" to your registered email address. Click on the URL indicated in the email to proceed to the login screen. Email subject: Ritsu-Mate 登録完了メール /Completion of your registration for the "Ritsu-Mate Member" of Ritsumeikan University http://test-ritsumei/test/*********************** http://test-ritsumei/test/*********************** 14
STEP 2 Complete "Ritsu-Mate" Registration Procedure 6 Confirmation of Ritsu-Mate top page Enter the email address in "Account" and the password in the "Password", and click on the "Login". After you log in, the "Ritsu-Mate" top page will be displayed. 15
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 1 Starting Application Registration The application registration can be made from 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) of the first day of the application period. Note: Changing registered information Once you click on " 登録 / Register", your information cannot be changed anymore. Do not re-register your application. In case you need to modify your application, take the following procedures. 1) If the parts you need to make correction are shown on your Application Sheet, make that correction by hand directly on the printed Application Sheet. 2) If the parts you need to make correction do not appear on your Application Sheet, such as education information or international student information, contact the International Admissions Office to make that correction on your behalf. 16
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 2 Confirmation of "Terms and Conditions and Use of Personal Information" Read the Terms and Conditions and Use of Personal Information in full, select "I agree," and click on "Next >". 17
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 3 Selection of Semester of Enrollment Select a semester of enrollment. Note: Only the semesters that you can apply at the time you log in are displayed. 18
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 4 Selection of College Select a college from the list below. Note: Only the colleges that you can apply at the time you log in are displayed. 19
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 5 Selection of Department Select a department. Note: Only the departments that you can apply at the time you log in are displayed. 20
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 6 Selection of Major Select a major, and click on "Next >". 21
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 7 Selection of Result Notification Date and Method Read the Application Handbook thoroughly, and click on one of the result notification dates and methods. If you are recommended by the principal of your school which has an agreement with Ritsumeikan University, check off Recommendation Admissions. 22
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 8 Application Fee Confirmation Confirm the deadline for the payment of the Application Fee, and click on the "Next >". Note: Besides the displayed Application Fee, a transaction fee is also charged. The payment must be completed by 11:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) of the application deadline. 23
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 9 Personal Information Registration Enter all the necessary information, and click on Next >. [Name] Japanese Applicants: Name on the official family registry (koseki) or Certificate of Residence. Do NOT use English alphabet. Applicants without Japanese Nationality (international students): Name in English alphabet as indicated on the Certificate of Residence or passport. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for family name. Applicants from countries or regions where Chinese characters are used should NOT enter their names in Chinese characters. E.g.: RITSUMEI Hanako For details on how to enter your name, refer to 6. Application Procedure" in the Application Handbook. [Name (Katakana)] Enter your name in Katakana in the "Name (Katakana)". If you selected Japanese nationality during the registration in STEP 2, this field must be filled with Katakana though the red asterisk is not indicated Foreign nationals who do not know the proper writing in katakana for their names may leave the field blank. [Date of Birth] Enter your date of birth directly into the field. E.g.: 1990/04/01 [Application Fee] All applicants must select "Required." [Postal Code & Prefecture] The postal code can be automatically entered by clicking on the magnifying glass button next to the Postal Code field, and directly entering and searching for the postal code on the search screen. (Overseas Address) Postal Code: Enter "999-9999." Prefecture: Enter "Other than those above." [Address A, B, C] Address A: Input your address Address B: (if more spaces are required, use Address B Field as well.) Address C: Input your Country and Postal Code The maximum number of characters you can use to enter information for any of these fields is 40. In case of exceeding the maximum number of characters, use abbreviations instead. EG: St. (Street), Blvd. (Boulevard) (Overseas address only) Enter your information using alphabets, even for countries or regions where Chinese characters are used. [Sending the result notification to a different address than the one entered] Enter the alternate name and address in the "Notes (Ex. Another Address" box at the bottom of the "Application Sheet" printed in "Printing the Application Sheet" in STEP 5. [Telephone Number] Be sure to enter a telephone number that can be used to get in touch with you as it will be necessary to contact you about the application. Either a Home Telephone Number or a Mobile Telephone Number must be entered. Insert hyphens between the numbers. [Guarantor] Select your father, mother, brother, sister, or spouse as guarantor. If none of the above relatives can become a guarantor, fill in the address, name, etc., of a someone who is not a dependent and can reliably fulfill their responsibilities as a guarantor. [Guarantor s Telephone Number] Either a "Home Telephone Number" or a "Mobile Telephone Number" must be entered for the guarantor s information. Insert hyphens between the numbers. 24
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 10 High School Information Registration Enter all the necessary information, and click on Next >". [High School Code & High School Name] Click on the magnifying glass button, enter the high school name, and search. Search is done by a partial match. Please retype the high school name and country in English after the high school name gets filled in automatically. (Overseas High Schools) Do not use the magnifying glass button search function. 1 High School Code: Enter 52000E directly into the field. High School Name: Enter the high school name and country in English directly into the field. [High School Course] (Overseas High Schools) Please choose Foreign School. 25
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 11 Questionnaire Entry (Optional) Put a check mark next to all applicable items, and click on Next >". Your answer to this inquiry has no impact on your examination result. 26
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 12 Confirmation of Application Registration Details Confirm the information you have just entered, and click on Register >". The applicant is strongly recommended to take a snapshot of this screen for record of your application details. Omission Click on "< Back" to return to the previous screen if you need to make any changes. Note: Once you click on Register, your information cannot be changed anymore. If you need to make any changes after you have clicked on "Register", contact the International Admissions Office. 27
STEP 3-1 Register Application Procedure 13 Completion of Application Registration Details Confirm that the following screen is displayed, and click on the "Completed". The top page will be displayed. International Student Register If you have a foreign nationality, make sure to continue with STEP 3-2 : International Student Information Registration (except for Special Permanent Resident) 28
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 1 Starting the International Student Information Registration Be sure to register if you don't possess Japanese Nationality. Click on the "International Student Register" button. 29
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 2 Examination Selection Confirm the application information you have registered during the Application Registration step, and click on "Reg." In case your application information is not displayed log out and log in again. 30
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 3 International Student Information Registration Fill in all the fields below, and click on "Confirm >". [Name] Name in roman alphabet as indicated on the Certificate of Residence or passport. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for family name. Applicants from countries or regions where Chinese characters are used should NOT enter their names in Chinese characters. E.g.: RITSUMEI Hanako For details on how to enter your name, refer to 6. Application Procedure" in the Application Handbook. [Resident Status] If you have a status of residence in Japan: Enter your Resident Status as well as the Expiry Date. If you do not have a status of residence in Japan: Leave the Resident Status and Expiry Date fields blank. [Financial Aid] "MEXT Scholarship" refers to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology s "Monbukagakusho Scholarships." Select "MEXT Scholarship" if this applies to you. If it does not apply to you, select "Privately financed." [(Scheduled) Date of Arrival] This field can be left blank if you are not sure of your scheduled date of arrival. [Past Experience with Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships] This item refers to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology s "Monbukagakusho Scholarships." Select "Exist" if this applies to you. 31
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 4 Confirmation of International Student Information Registration Confirm the information you have just entered, and click on "Register" if there are no errors. Click on "< Back" to return to the previous screen if you need to make any changes. Note: Once you click on "Register", your information cannot be changed anymore. If you need to make any changes after you have clicked on "Register", contact the International Admissions Office. 32
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 5 Completion of International Student Information Confirm that the following screen is displayed, and click on "Completed". The top page will be displayed. 33
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 6 Confirmation of International Student Information You can confirm the information you have registered. You cannot re-register your application. In case you need to modify your application, contact the International Admissions Office to make correction on your behalf. 34
STEP 3-2 Register International Student Information (only for applicants who have foreign nationality except for Special Permanent Resident) Procedure 6 Confirmation of International Student Information 35
STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents Procedure 1 Starting the Application Document Upload Click on "Upload application documents". 36
STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents Procedure 2 Examination Selection Confirm the application information you have registered during the Application Registration step, and click on "Sel." 37
STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents Procedure 3 Confirmation of Application Documents Check the Application Handbook and upload the required documents. Click on "Reg" next to the documents to be submitted. Register ALL required documents except for Evidence of Application Fee Payment [For Relevant Applicants Only] and Awards (Optional) [For ISSE Course ONLY]. [Application Sheet] Upload your Application Sheet (refer to the STEP 5). [Application Essays] Write your ALL Essays on the theme that were given to you. Your essays should be typed. 38
STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents Procedure 4 Application Documents Upload Upload the documents in any of the specified file formats and click on Confirm >. Please confirm the contents of uploaded documents by clicking download link. Once each file has been correctly uploaded, click on Register. Once registered, the documents cannot be changed. 39
STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents Procedure 5 Completion of Application Document Upload Confirm that the following screen is displayed, and click on "Close". Click on "Reload" on the List of Application Documents screen. Confirm that the Status of Submission changes to submitted for the uploaded document, and proceed with the submission of the following documents. The top page will be displayed. 40
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedure 1 Application Fee Payment Pay the Application Fee by 11:00 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) on the application deadline date specified for each admission method. Click on "Pay Application Fee". 41
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedure 2 Payment Status Confirmation Click on "Unpaid" next to the admission method you are applying for. (After the payment is completed, "Status of Payment" will be displayed as "Complete.") 500 42
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedure 3 Confirmation of Entrance Examination A separate window will open, and "Confirmation of Entrance Examination" screen is displayed. Confirm the displayed information, and click on "Next >". 500 43
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedure 4 Starting Application Fee Payment Click on "Make Payment". 44
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedure 5 Payment Method Selection Select a payment method by clicking on one of the following four options. [Convenience Store Payment] Convenience store payment is available only for applicants residing in Japan. If you are making a payment from overseas and cannot use any of the four options above, you can pay by overseas remittance at a financial institution. In this case, skip this STEP and move onto the next STEP 5. Consult the Application Handbook for more information about overseas remittance option. -Credit card payment -Convenience store payment -PayPal payment -Alipay payment Go to Procedures (6)-1 Go to Procedures (6)-2 Go to Procedures (6)-3 Go to Procedures (6)-4 45
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-1 Credit card payment Credit Card Select "Credit card payment" as the payment method in Procedure 5. Enter your credit card information, and click on "Next >". Payment can be processed even if the credit card is not registered on your name. [Note] If you click on "Cancel", you will need to wait for about 30 minutes before you can try again. After 30 minutes, start again from Procedure 2. 46
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-1 Payment Information Confirmation Credit Card Confirm the payment information, and click on the "Confirm >". 5 500 Application Fee [Payment Amount] The total amount, including the transaction fee, is displayed. [Note] If you click on "Cancel", you will need to wait for about 30 minutes before you can try again. After 30 minutes, start again from Procedure 2. 47
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-1 Payment Completion Credit Card Confirm the information displayed on the screen below, and click on "Next >". Once payment has been confirmed, click on "Close" to close the screen completely. 48
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-1 Payment Status Confirmation Credit Card Click on "Reload" on the "Payment Status of Application Fee" screen. Once "Status of Payment" and "Method of Payment" are displayed as "Complete" and "Credit Card" respectively, the payment procedures are completed. 500 49
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. Procedures (6)-2 Convenience store payment Convenience store Select "Convenience store payment" as the payment method in Procedure 5. Note: This payment method cannot be used by applicants living overseas. "Convenience Store Payment can only be made at convenience stores located in Japan. In addition, the payment systems in convenience stores only support Japanese. 名 メールアドレス 電話番号を し 利 するコンビニエンスストアを選択し 次へ をクリック 名は漢字で してください ( 留学 の場合 全 アルファベットで してください ) 注意 中止 ボタンを押すと 30 分程度経たないと再度決済処理を行うことができません 中止 ボタンを押されましたら 30 分経ってから手順 (2) から手続きをしなおしてください 50
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 払い内容の確認 Convenience store 払い内容を確認し 払 をクリック Application Fee 5 500 お 払い 額 数料を含んだ 払合計 額が表 されます 注意 中止 ボタンを押すと 30 分程度経たないと再度決済処理を行うことができません 中止 ボタンを押されましたら 30 分経ってから手順 (2) から手続きをしなおしてください 51
STEP4 学検定料 払 [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 コンビニエンスストアでの 続に必要な番号の確認 Convenience store 検定料を 払うコンビニ 続に必要な番号が表 されます ( コンビニエンスストアによって番号の名称は異なります ) 番号の控えを取ってください また 番号は登録されたメールアドレス宛にも通知されます 以下 いくつかのコンビニエンスストアを例として取り上げます ローソンの場合 ファミリーマートの場合 52
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 コンビニエンスストアでの 続に必要な番号の確認 Convenience コンビニ store サークル K サンクスの場合 53
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 コンビニエンスストアでの 続に必要な番号の確認 Convenience store セブンイレブンの場合 画 に表 される URL をクリックしてセブンイレブンのサイトへとび 番号を確認してください また 登録されたメールアドレス宛にも通知が きます 振込票はプリントアウトするか 振込票番号を控えて レジにてお伝えください 54
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 受付の完了確認 Convenience store 続きに必要な番号を確認されましたら 次へ ボタンを押してください 55
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 納 状況確認 Convenience store 検定料納 状況確認 の画 にて 再読み込み をクリック 決済 段の欄に WEB コンビニ決済 と表 されていることを確認してください 5000 500 56
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee [Convenience Store Payment] The payment systems in convenience stores is only instructed in Japanese. 順 (6)-2 コンビニへ き 払い Convenience store コンビニエンスストアへ き 専 機械またはレジにて 振込をしてください これで 払い完了です コンビニエンスストアでの 順に関する詳細 ( ソフトバンク ペイメント サービスのサイト ) http://www.sbpayment.jp/service/asp/convenience_store/ 出願締切 までに 払いをしてください 57
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-3 PayPal payment PayPal Applicants who have a PayPal account with a credit card registered to their account can complete the payment by simply entering their ID and password. For more information about PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/home Select "PayPal" as the payment method in Procedure 5. 5 500 Application Fee 58
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-3 Logging into PayPal PayPal If you do not have a PayPal account, it is necessary to start the procedures by registering an account. Confirming the displayed information, and proceeding with the payment 西園寺 99 99 35,500 59
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-3 Payment Completion PayPal Return to the "Ritsu-Mate" screen, and click on "Next >". Click on "Close" to close the screen completely. 60
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-3 Payment Status Confirmation PayPal Click on "Reload" on the "Payment Status of Application Fee" screen. Once "Status of Payment" and "Method of Payment" are displayed as "Complete" and "PayPal" respectively, the payment procedures are completed. 5,000 500 61
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-4 Alipay payment Alipay Alipay is a Chinese online payment service. Alipay can be used to process your payment if you are a registered user. (It is necessary to have a bank account in China which allows Internet banking.) For more information about Alipay (only available in Chinese): https://www.alipay.com/ Select "Alipay payment" as the payment method in Procedure 5. The "Alipay" screen will be displayed. 62
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-4 Confirming the displayed information, and proceeding with the payment Alipay 1 Payment through smartphone Open the "Alipay" app, and capture the QR code. Proceed with the payment by providing authentication information such as entering the password, as necessary. 2 Payment through means other than smartphone Switch to the appropriate screen by clicking on the button on the right. Log into Alipay. Proceed with the payment by providing authentication information such as entering the password, as necessary. 63
STEP 4 Pay Application Fee Procedures (6)-4 Payment Completion Alipay The following screen will be displayed once the payment is completed. Close the screen. Procedures (6)-4 Payment Status Confirmation Alipay Click on "Reload" on the "Payment Status of Application Fee" screen. Once "Status of Payment" and "Method of Payment" are displayed as "Complete" and "Alipay" respectively, the payment procedures are completed. 5000 500 64
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 1 Check the Printing Environment In order to print your Application Sheet, you need a printer. If you do not have a printer at home, please look for a place such as your school or a convenience store in Japan where you can print your documents. Procedure 2 Selection of Application Sheet & Mailing Label Download Click on "Application Sheet & Mailing Label Download". Note: The button is not displayed unless "STEP 3: Register Application" has been completed. 65
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 3 Application Information Selection Confirm the displayed information, and click on "Sel." In case your application information is not displayed logout and login again. 66
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 4 Selection of Application Sheet for Printing Select "Application Sheet (English)" by clicking on "Pri" next to it. 67
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 5 Application Sheet Download Click on "download" from the following screen. 68
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 6 Printing Application Sheet [Photo Attachment] Paste a photograph on the printed Application Sheet. [Guarantor s Phone] Only Home Telephone Number is displayed. (Mobile Telephone Number is not) [Exam. Date] For admission methods which do not implement written examinations, the result notification date is shown in the column "Exam. Date. [Date of Payment] If you make a payment at convenience store, the date of payment is only shown here on the next day. Print out the Application Sheet on the next day of payment. If you make a payment by wire transfer, Date of Payment will not be shown. Upload a scanned copy of the bank remittance form OR receipt from the convenience store (refer to STEP 3-3 Upload Application Documents ). [Notes (Ex. Another Address)] Enter an alternative address if you wish to have the result notification sent to an address different from the one you registered during the Application Registration. 69
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 7 Uploading Application Documents Go back to MENU Page, and click on Upload application documents. Upload your Application Sheet in color. Procedure 8 Posting Application Documents The original / certified true copies of Entrance Eligibility Documents and Academic Transcripts AND the original of Letter(s) of Reference must be submitted by Post. Note: Please DO NOT use the Mailing Label for the undergraduate application. The applicant is recommended to write the following mailing address directly on the envelope. [Mailing Address to submit the application] International Admissions Office at Kinugasa Campus Ritsumeikan University 56-1 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 (or 603-8346), Japan 70
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 9 Confirmation of Application Information You can confirm the information you have registered. You cannot re-register your application. In case you need to modify your application, contact the International Admissions Office to make correction on your behalf. 71
STEP 5 Download the Application Sheet Procedure 9 Confirmation of Application Information Omission 72
STEP 6 Download the Examination Sheet Procedure 1 How to download the Examination Sheet The dates Examination Sheet download become available may be different for the screening methods and colleges. Contact the International Admissions Office if the button is not displayed on the date indicated in the Application Handbook. [Examination Sheet Download] The "Examination Sheet Download" will be displayed from the day when the Sheet can be downloaded. 73
STEP 6 Download the Examination Sheet Procedure 2 Selection of Examination Sheet Confirm the application information, and click on "Sel." Procedure 3 Printing Examination Sheet Select "Examination Sheet (English)" by clicking on "Pri" next to it. 74
STEP 6 Download the Examination Sheet Procedure 3 Printing Examination Sheet Click on "download" from the following screen. Please check your Application Number and print Examination Sheet. This screen can be saved as a PDF document as well. 75
STEP 7 Confirm the Examination Result Procedure 1 Examination Result "Examination Result button will be displayed on the top page on the result notification date. Click on "Examination Result". Note: This "Examination Result" function has been implemented for the convenience of the applicants. The official announcement of the result is "Result Notification" sent via mail. Under no circumstances will enrollment procedures be approved after the end of the enrollment period even if applicants cannot check the Examination Result on "Ritsu-Mate" screen. 76
STEP 7 Confirm the Examination Result Procedure 2 Result Confirmation The result of the Entrance Examination can be confirmed in "Examination Result." Click on "Back" once you have checked your result. 77
STEP 7 Confirm the Examination Result Procedure 2 Result Confirmation "Online Enrollment Procedure" will be displayed on the top screen if you have passed the examination. It is possible to proceed with the enrollment procedures from the period indicated in the Application Handbook. 78
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