List of Certificates Issued by Doshisha University
The following is a list of certificates issued by Doshisha University.
In addition to the main items to be certified, the following common items are included: name, date of birth, academic year of admission (Japanese version only), student ID number, student category (only for non-regular students), and faculty.
Please note that the date and year of re-enrollment/reinstatement/withdrawal/expulsion within the same student ID; a period of leave of absence/suspension/study abroad; and expected year and date of graduation/completion, are only recorded on specific certificates.
※Doshisha University introduced a new certificate issuance service on December 1, 2025. Certificates issued before this date may have a different format and certified items.
※A certificate for non-enrolled students who terminated enrollment before March 1993 may have a different format and certified items.
※For a certificate issued via postal mail, the common items listed above may not be included.
※A certificate may be issued in a different format than those described above on this page, depending on the specific items required to be certified.
Certificate Regarding Student Registration Status
The certificate verifies information, including the student's current registration/enrollment status and conferment of degree.
A certificate shall be issued for each student ID number. Information within the same student ID, such as date and year of re-enrollment/reinstatement/withdrawal/expulsion and a period of leave of absence/suspension/study abroad, is only included on the "Certificate of Enrollment Period."
If the specific period of enrollment at the university is required to be certified, please apply for a "Certificate of Enrollment Period" for all of your student ID numbers during your enrollment.
| Name of Certificate | Issued To | Main Items to be Certified |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Attendance | Students enrolled in a regular course (excluding those who are on leave of absence or suspension) | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Statement of being currently enrolled |
| Certificate of Enrollment | ・Students enrolled in a regular course (limited to those who are on leave of absence or suspension) ・Students enrolled in a non-regular course |
・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Statement of being currently enrolled |
| Certificate of Enrollment Period | ・Enrolled Students ・Non-enrolled Students |
・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (e.g., date and year of graduation/completion/withdrawal/expulsion) ・Date and year of re-enrollment/reinstatement/withdrawal/dismissal within the same student ID ・Periods of leave of absence/suspension/study abroad within the same student ID (※1) ・Statement of being currently enrolled (only for students enrolled in a regular course) |
| Certificate of Withdrawal | Students who have withdrawn (excluding those who have been expelled) (※2) | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (date and year of withdrawal) (※3) |
| Certificate of Expected Graduation | Students expected to graduate [Faculty/Division I, Division II] (※4) | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Expected month and year of graduation ・Degree expected to be conferred |
| Certificate of Graduation | Graduates [Faculty/Division I, Division II] | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (date and year of graduation) ・Conferred Degree |
| Certificate of Expected Conferment | Students expected to complete [Doctoral Program (first-half) / Master's Program] (※4) | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Expected month and year of completion ・Degree expected to be conferred |
| Certificate of Master's Degree Conferment | ・Graduates [Doctoral Program (first-half) / Master's Program] ・A recipient of Master's degree [Integrated Doctoral Program] |
・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (date and year of completion/withdrawal) ・Conferred Degree |
| Certificate of Doctoral Degree Conferment (for Program Graduates) |
Graduates [Doctoral Program (second-half) / Integrated Doctoral Program] | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (date and year of completion) ・Conferred Degree ・Diploma number ・Title of dissertation (※5) |
| Certificate of Doctoral Degree Conferment (for Dissertation-based Doctorate, etc.) [Mail Only] |
A recipient of doctoral degree (including dissertation-based doctorate) | ・Date and year of degree conferment ・Conferred Degree ・Diploma number ・Title of dissertation (※5) |
| Certificate of Expected Conferment | Students expected to complete [Professional Degree Program] (※4) | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Expected month and year of completion ・Degree expected to be conferred |
| Certificate of Professional Degree Conferment | Graduates [Professional Degree Program] | ・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (date and year of completion) ・Conferred Degree |
※1 If a student takes a leave of absence for military service, this fact shall be stated in the certificate. If a student studies abroad while enrolled at the university, the name of the host university shall be stated in the certificate. Other reasons for leave of absence or suspension will not be stated.
※2 "Certificate of Expulsion" cannot be issued. If a student needs to certify the dismissal, please apply for a "Certificate of Enrollment Period."
※3 Withdrawal after completing the maximum period of enrollment, "withdrawal by completion", and withdrawal after earning the required credits, "coursework completed without degree", shall not be stated in the certificate. If such a certificate is required, please consult the office of your faculty/graduate school, including about whether issuing such a certificate is possible or not.
※4 A certificate cannot be issued during periods when course registration is subject to change (e.g., early registration period, general registration period, registration correction period).
※5 The published title of the dissertation shall be included in a certificate, regardless of whether the certificate is written in Japanese or English. Please note that the title may be listed in both Japanese and English on a Japanese certificate or only in Japanese on an English certificate./p>
Certificates Regarding Academic Performance
A certificate verifies information about a student's current course credit acquisition and enrolling status of a minor/educational program. The statement that a student is expected to graduate/complete and the expected date and year of graduation and completion shall not be included in the "Official Transcript". If these items are required to be certified, please apply for a certificate regarding student registration status separately.
| Name of Certificate | Issued To | Main Items Certified |
|---|---|---|
| Official Transcript (for students enrolled before AY 2003) Official Transcript (for students enrolled from AY 2004 onwards) |
・Enrolled Students ・Non-enrolled Students (※1) |
・Date and year of enrollment (e.g., date and year of admission) ・Date and year of terminating enrollment (e.g., date and year of graduation/completion/withdrawal/expulsion), or a statement of being currently enrolled ・Name/number of earned credits/academic year of enrollment/academic evaluation of acquired course/subject as of the date of issue (※2, ※3) ・Name/number of credits/academic year of enrollment of registered course/subject as of the date of issue (this only applies for currently enrolled students who request to have these included) (※4) ・Number of earned credits (those applicable toward graduation/completion requirements) ・Cumulative GPA (only for students enrolled after AY 2004) ・Information on awards, conferments, completions, etc. (including the Foreign Language Honors Program and "Go Global" Passport) |
| Certificate of Expected Completion of Minor | ・Enrolled students expected to complete a minor (※4) |
・Name of minor expected to be completed ・Status of minor completion (statement that it is expected to be completed) ・Name/number of credits/academic year of enrollment/academic evaluation of acquired minor-certified course as of date of issue (※2) ・Name/number of credits/academic year of enrollment of registered minor-certified course as of date of issue ・Number of credits earned in minor-certified courses ・Cumulative GPA for minor-certified course |
| Certificate of Completion of Minor | ・Graduates who have completed a minor |
・Name of completed minor ・Status of minor completion (statement that it has been completed) ・Name/number of credits/academic year of enrollment/academic evaluation of acquired minor-certified course/subject as of date of issue (※2) ・Number of earned credits of minor-certified course/subject ・Cumulative GPA for minor-certified course/subject |
| Certificate of Expected Completion of Educational Program |
・Enrolled students expected to complete educational program (※4) |
・Name of educational program expected to be completed ・Status of program completion (statement of being expected to be completed) ・Name/number of earned credits/academic year of enrollment/academic evaluation of acquired course/subject certified by educational program as of date of issue (※2) ・Name/number of credits/and academic year of enrollment of registered course/subject certified by educational program as of date of issue ・Number of credits earned in course/subject certified by educational program ・Cumulative GPA for course/subject certified by educational program |
| Certificate of Completion of Educational Program |
・Graduates who have completed educational program |
・Name of completed educational program ・Status of program completion (statement that it has been completed) ・Name/number of earned credits/academic year of enrollment/academic evaluation of acquired course/subject certified by educational program as of date of issue (※2) ・Number of earned credits in course/subject certified by educational program ・Cumulative GPA for course/subject certified by educational program |
※1 The Official Transcript may not be issued for individuals who were enrolled in a curriculum that is not based on credit, such as the Doctoral Program (second-half) or Integrated Doctoral Program. Should such individuals require the Official Transcript , please consult the office of your faculty/graduate school, including about whether issuing such a certificate is possible or not.
※2 A completed course whose academic year falls within a period of unpaid tuition fees shall be treated as a currently registered course. However, for a credit-granting course, the accreditation itself shall be considered as void.
※3 Elective course/subject in the Doctoral Program (first-half) at the Graduate Schools of Letters, Social Studies, Economics, and Psychology, as well as invalidated courses/subjects at the Law School of Professional Graduate School (course/subject required to be retaken after passing), are not listed on a certificate issued before December 1, 2025. Students who were enrolled before this date and wish for their certificates to be stated in a previous way should consult the office of their faculty/graduate school.
※4 A certificate cannot be issued or stated during periods when course registration is subject to change (e.g., early registration period, general registration period, registration correction period).
Certificates Regarding License and Qualification
※Japanese version only
Other Certificates
※Japanese version only