Regarding certificate issuance (graduates)
As online and globalization progresses, we have updated our certificate issuance system and changed fees in November 2024 to improve the convenience of certificate issuance.You can apply online and have it issued at a convenience store in Japan or as a PDF file.
However, for those who graduated or completed their studies before March 2004, and for some certificates (mainly certificates related to qualifications), they can only be received by mail.
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- Those who graduated or completed their studies before March 2004 (including those who withdrew, withdrawn, expelled, or are taking courses or research students) can only receive their certificates by mail.
- Certificates of qualification can only be received by mail.
- Vocational school certificates can only be received by mail.
- The number of days it takes to issue a certificate when receiving it by mail is:PDF document of the certificate postage schedulePlease verify.
- We are unable to answer the question regarding the number of days it will take to mail your application, as this depends on postal conditions. Please make sure to apply with plenty of time to spare.
Showa Women's University Graduate School, Showa Women's University, Showa Women's University Junior College Department, Showa Women's University Junior College Department
| Type | Application method | Receiving method | ||
| Online application | Convenience store issue | By mail (number of days required for issuance) | Digital Certificate Application | |
| Graduated or completed before March 2004 | ○ | × | ○ (Japanese: 3 days, English: 7 days) | × |
| Graduated or completed after March 2004 | ○ | ○ | ○ (Japanese: 1 days, English: 1 days) | ○ |
| Certificate of Qualification | ○ | × | ○ (Depends on the type of certificate） | × |
| Type | Application method | Receiving method | ||
| Online application | Convenience store issue | By mail (number of days required for issuance) | Digital Certificate Application | |
| All Certificates | ○ | × | ○ (Japanese: 3 days, English: 14 days) | × |
How to apply for a certificate
Applications must be made online. Applications cannot be made by email, telephone, fax, mail, or in person at the school.
Points to note
- The certificate will be issued with the name you used when you were enrolled.
- Once payment is complete, we are unable to change or cancel the number of tickets you have applied for.
- Your environment (browser) supports the latest version.
PC: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox Smartphone: Safari (iOS), Chrome (Android)
[First time only] Application for use (for those who do not have an ID)
You will need to apply for use through the online application site only for the first time. The university will verify your student status based on the details of your application. When applying for use, you will need to upload one of the following image data to verify your identity.
| ID card type |
| My number card (front side only) |
| Driving license (the back side is also required if there is a change of address) |
| Passport (face photo page) |
| Application time | Reception date |
| Monday to Friday until 12:00 noon | Reception on the day |
| Monday to Friday after 12:01pm | Reception on the next opening day |
| Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and days when the university is closed | Reception on the next opening day |
After receiving the approval email notification, you will be able to log in to the system and apply for your certificate.
*However, approval may take several days depending on the period of enrollment and the status of student record information.
| Type | Estimated time until approval email notification |
|---|---|
| Graduates and completers after March 2004 | Reception date: On the day |
| Graduates and completed their studies before March 2004 | The next opening day after the reception date |
- On Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the following university-designated closed days, applications will be accepted on the next open day.
| Closing days due to school holidays specified by the university |
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| Educational Support Center Educational Support Division Opening Calendar |
Certificate application (if you have an ID)
After logging in to the online application site, please apply for a certificate by going to "Certificate Application > Select Delivery Method." There may be restrictions depending on the certificate type and graduation year.*If you have multiple student registrations at our university (junior college + undergraduate + graduate school, etc.), please make sure that the student registration for the certificate you wish to apply for is selected. The initial selection immediately after logging in will be "Highest academic record of a regular student." You can change your student registration by clicking the "Switch student registration" button. If the student registration information you wish to see is not displayed, please contact us before applying.
*If you are applying for a certificate related to your qualifications, please take the necessary steps to obtain a pre-application number before applying. For details,Qualification-related certificate page.
Payment Method
| Payment Method | Points to note |
| Credit card transaction
(VISA・Master・JCB・AMEX) |
Only one-time payment is possible.
Debit cards are not accepted. |
| Convenience store settlement
(Payments at Seven-Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson stores in Japan) |
If you are issuing the document at a convenience store, you will need to pay the fee directly at the multi-copy machine.
The payment methods available at each convenience store are as follows.
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How to receive the certificate
- You can receive your certificate by issuing it at a convenience store, by mail, or by applying for a digital certificate. For details on how to receive each type of certificate, please seeService Coverage.
| (1) Issued at convenience stores |
| It can be issued at Seven-Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson multi-copy machines in Japan. When issuing at a convenience store, a separate printing fee will be charged. In principle, it can be issued on the same day after application. After receiving the email stating that the certificate is ready to be issued, please issue it using the print service on a multi-copy machine within the deadline.
* Instructions on how to print using a multi-copy machine will be included in the email confirming that your certificate is ready to be issued. If you issue the document at a convenience store, you agree to the terms of use for the Net Print and Network Print Services, as described in the link below.【Important Notes:】
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| (2) By mail |
| The document will be sent to the specified address (addressed to the applicant). As it depends on postal conditions, we cannot answer the question of how long it will take to arrive. Please apply with plenty of time to spare.
If you would like your certificate sealed, please apply for mail delivery.
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| (3) Digital certificate application |
| In principle, the certificate can be issued in PDF format on the same day after application. After receiving the certificate issuance preparation completion email (sent from GMO Sign, an electronic seal stamp), please download the PDF data from the link in the email within the deadline.
By issuing PDF data, you agree to the GMO Sign electronic seal terms and conditions of use, as set forth at the link below.【Important Notes:】
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Certificate type
Certificate in the format specified by our university
Showa Women's University Graduate School, Showa Women's University, Showa Women's University Junior College, Showa Women's University Junior College Major, York Global Business Academy College, Kyoritsu Medical Secretary College| Certificate type | Japanese (Price per copy) |
English (Price per copy) |
Target | Message |
| Graduation certificate/completion certificate | 500 yen | 1,000 yen | Alumni / Graduates | Graduation/Completion Facts, Affiliation, Graduation/Completion Date (Degree Name and Enrollment Date for Graduates and Completion Students from March 2004 onwards) |
| Transcript | 500 yen | 1,000 yen | Graduates, graduates, dropouts, non-degree students | Subjects and credits acquired (GPA only if you wish to graduate or complete your course after March 2004) |
| Enrollment certificate | 500 yen | 1,000 yen | Dropout, research student, non-degree student | Facts about enrollment, affiliation, period of enrollment |
| Certificate of completion of graduation | 500 yen | 1,000 yen | Graduates of graduate school who completed the doctoral course | Fact of withdrawal, affiliation, date of enrollment, date of withdrawal |
- Showa Women's University Junior College Department was abolished in March 2014. Certificates are issued by Showa Women's University.
- York Global Business Academy will be discontinued in March 2024. Certificates are issued by Showa Women's University.
- Kyoritsu Medical Secretary College was abolished in March 2012. Certificates are issued by Showa Women's University.
- If you require a certificate not listed above or in the following qualification-related certificates, please click hereCertificate preliminary consultation formPlease contact the Education Support Division in advance. In that case, please note that the number of days required for issuance will be different from normal.
Qualification related certificates
- You must apply for qualification-related certificates in advance using the "Advance Verification Application Form" and receive the "Advance Application Code" required for the application. It will take two business days for the university to notify you of the advance application code in order to confirm your credit acquisition status. Depending on the year of graduation, it may take more than two business days. Please check the following page.
Fees required for issuance other than the certificate price
| Type | Prices | Target |
| System usage fee | 400 yen | Per online application |
| Printing Fees | Price for A4 full color plain paper (varies by convenience store) Seven-Eleven FamilyMart Lawson |
Only when issued at a convenience store, per ticket issued |
| postage charges | 【domestic】Letter Pack Light (Blue) Fees 【overseas】EMS rates (depending on shipping area) |
Only for mailing, per mailing |
Online application site
FAQ
If you have any questions about certificate issuance, please check the Certificate Q&A page.
contact information
| Inquiries regarding online certificate applications |
| [Information about how to use, pay, print on multi-copy machines, etc.] Toll-free number: 0120-954-993 Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. Uchida Certificate Off-Campus Issuance Service Help Desk Reception hours: 9:00-23:00 (365 days)
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