FAQ
1.Diplomas, Certificates
No. The diploma, which is issued only once at the time of graduation (or completion), is proof that you have earned a degree. Meanwhile, the certificate of graduation, much like a Certificate of Attendance or a Transcript of Academic Record, can be issued when needed. It is often required for job interviews or graduate school applications
No. Your diploma is an original document that cannot be reissued.
Yes. These certificates can be issued in whatever quantity you require. Please submit your application to the Student Office.
No. You cannot obtain this certificate until you receive your diploma.
No. The University cannot provide scans of diplomas or any certificates.
No. If you need documents related to the degree conferral ceremony for visa application purposes, please print the information from the degree conferral (graduation) ceremony website.
No, the University cannot serve as a guarantor.
Please check the application requirements with your embassy and on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
2.Graduation Ceremony Day
The following items will be provided.
- Diploma (1 copy)
- Certificate of Graduation/Completion (Japanese and English, 1 copy each)
- Grade Transcript (Japanese and English, 1 copy each)
- Graduation Souvenirs
- Division / Specialization Certificate (Japanese and English, 1 copy each) ※Grad students only, limited to those who meet the requirements.
Please bring your Student ID card.
No. Please use public transportation.
3.Receiving the Diploma and Other Certificates.(Only for those who will be absent from September 2023 Degree Conferral Ceremony)
Participate in person: You can receive your documents on the day of the ceremony
Participate online / not attend: Please fill out the survey by the deadline. Those who fill out
the survey will have their documents mailed to them in order after the graduation ceremony, so
please wait for them to arrive. We will not be able to mail documents before this date.
Yes. The university will not cover the postage for either domestic or overseas deliveries.
Yes. We will use services which allow international delivery such as EMS.
This is possible depending on when you contact us. Please consult with the Graduation Team (gradteam@apu.ac.jp).
If you wish to receive more than two copies of your Certificate of Graduation or Transcript of
Academic Record, please refer to this page before applying.
* Since additional certificates will be mailed separately from the diploma, you will need to pay
an additional handling fee for the additional postage (¥300 yen per certificate).
No. All items will be sent in one package to the same address.