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• Notice of Suspension of Certificate Services During Summer Recess
  Summer Recess: August 11, 2026 (Tue) – August 19, 2026 (Wed)
  During the above period, the university will be closed for summer 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 August 20 (Thu).
  
  [Important Notes]
  ● Scheduled Suspension of On-campus Printing: Maintenance of the certificate issuing machines is scheduled for August 5 (Wed) (backup date: August 6 (Thu)). During the maintenance period, on-campus printing will not be available. If you plan to print certificates on campus, please take this into account when selecting your pickup date.
  ● Student Travel Discount Certificate (Current Students): On-campus printing will not be available during the recess. In addition, maintenance of the certificate issuing machines is scheduled for August 5 (Wed) (backup date: August 6 (Thu)). If you need a Student Travel Discount Certificate, please take these dates into consideration and obtain it by 5:00 p.m. on August 10 (Mon).
  ● Convenience Store / On-campus printing: Certificates must be issued within 7 days after application; otherwise, the application will become invalid. Please pay attention to the operating schedule during the recess and maintenance period.
  ● Certificate Delivery by Mail Applications submitted on or after August 7 (Fri) will be shipped after August 20.
  ● New Use Registration / Additional Student ID Number Applications for those with multiple student IDs will be reviewed and approved after August 20 (Thu).
• ■ Academic Transcripts Including Spring Semester 2026 Grades
  Available from September 10, 2026.
  ■ Graduation Certificates for Students Graduating in September 2026
  Available from September 10, 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)