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• Notice of Suspension of Certificate Services During Winter Recess
  
  Winter Recess: December 23, 2025 (Tue) – January 4, 2026 (Sun)
  During the above period, the university will be closed for winter recess, and no administrative services will be available.
  On-campus certificate issuing machines will also be out of service.
  Applications received during this period will be processed sequentially from January 5 (Mon).
  
  [Important Notes]
  ● Student Travel Discount Certificate (Current Students): On-campus issuing machines will be out of service during the recess. Please obtain your certificate by 5:00 p.m. on December 22 (Mon).
  ● Convenience Store / On-campus Issuing Machines Certificates must be issued within 7 days after application; otherwise, the application will become invalid.
  ● Certificate Delivery by Mail Applications submitted on or after December 22 (Mon) will be shipped after January 5.
  ● New Use Registration / Additional Student ID Number Applications for those with multiple student IDs will be reviewed and approved after January 5 (Mon).
• Certificate Issuance Service
  
  Starting in September 2025, we have launched a new certificate issuance service. Various types of certificates can be requested and paid for online through this service. Certificates can be printed at multi-function copy machines located in convenience stores in Japan, including Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson. In addition to convenience store printing, certificates can also be received by postal mail or sent as digital certificates (PDF format) via online delivery.
• ■ Academic Transcripts Including Autumn Semester 2025 Grades
  Available from March 16, 2026.
  ■ Graduation Certificates for Students Graduating in March 2026
  Available from March 16, 2026.
  ■ Certificates of Expected Graduation
  Available from the first day of classes in the final academic year.
  For students admitted in the spring semester: From April 13, 2026
  For students admitted in the autumn semester: From September 28, 2026

User Guide

• Issuance Suspension Schedule　＊Please make sure to check before applying.

• Available Certificates & Issuance Fees　

• Grading Criteria　

• How to Apply for and Receive Certificates

• Medical Checkup Certificate Issuance　

• 課程関係証明書（教員免許状取得見込証明書、学力に関する証明書等）の発行
  発行をオンラインで申請する場合は、事前に「課程関係証明書の発行について」を参照し、手続きを行ってください。
• Extension or Change of Residence Status (“Student”)
  Log in to “My Sophia” and go to the “Academics > Center for Academic Affairs” page. In the “Application Forms for International Students” folder, please read the instructions and download the application form.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)