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(Last updated: 2025.5.16 We have sent an email with procedures information to those who applied via the web form)
Thank you for using the University of Tokyo co-op.
For the year you plan to graduate. We will guide you through the various procedures for applying to the University of Tokyo Co-op.

■Those leaving the University of Tokyo upon graduation

(1) Please follow the procedures for withdrawal and return of investment.
The return of invested capital iseitherYou can only choose. please note.

*If you live in Tokyo or Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture and use the University of Tokyo Co-op, you can continue to join. If you wish to do so, please refer to the procedures for "those who continue to be enrolled at the University of Tokyo."

② CO･OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Information on procedures related to expiry date
From December 2024, we will be delivering "Information on procedure documents related to maturity" to the registered addresses of dependents.February 10, 2025Please complete the procedure by.
Information on procedures related to maturity (details)
CO･OP Mutual Aid New Adult Course
The New Working Adult Course is a course limited to graduates who are members of CO･OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid. The Co-op Mutual Aid Federation (and local co-ops commissioned by them) may contact you to provide information on procedures for continuing coverage after graduation (new working adult course).

(3) Please make a donation to enhance the “Tasukeai Scholarship Program”.
The Tasukeai Scholarship Program is a scholarship program operated by the National University Co-ops Scholarship Foundation to assist fellow students who have lost their supporters and find it difficult to continue their studies.
❶ Donation at the window
　Donations can be made at the donation box at the front desk.
❷ We are sendingWithdrawal application formdonation at　
If you write "Scholarship System Donation" in the notes section and return it, we will donate the entire amount of your investment.
❸It is also possible to donate by credit card or bank transfer.
For details, please refer to the leaflet sent to you orhereplease look at.

④ Notice from the University of Tokyo Alumni Association
The University of Tokyo Alumni Association, a wholly owned organization of the University of Tokyo, is an organization made up of current students and alumni of the University of Tokyo. Information for alumni associations and alumni hereplease look at.

A Return of investment by transfer

① Please apply for withdrawal using the form below.
　Application period: February 1, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2025 (Holiday)
　*Please enter your name and date of birth.
(2) If you have a paper union card, please return it with a reply envelope.
　* Those who have been returning the funding will not be able to use the University Student Cooperative app after April.
Please use up the university student cooperative money by the end of March. (2025.2.3 Modification added)
(3) We will send you a procedure guide email for you to specify the transfer destination.
・Those who applied by Monday, March 31, 2025
　We have sent you an email with information on the procedure on Thursday, May 15th, 2025.
・Those who applied by May 6, 2025 (holiday)
　We have sent you an email with information on the procedure on Friday, May 16th, 2025.
④ After specifying the transfer destination, the money will be transferred to the designated account within 2 to 4 business days.
*Payment destination isAccount in the name of the memberPlease specify.　
*300 yen will be charged as a transfer fee.

B Return of investment at the co-op counter

Returns will be accepted at the following counter from Monday, February 3, 2025.
[Refund window] Reception is only on weekdays
　(Hongo) Member Center 10:00-17:00
　(Yayoi) Faculty of Agriculture Books and Purchasing Department 10:00-17:00
　(Komaba) Komaba Co-op Office 11:00-17:00
　(Kashiwa) Kashiwa store Academic shop 10:00-17:00
　(Shirokane) Medical Research Store Purchasing Department 10:00-18:00

[What to bring]
・Withdrawal application form (also available at the counter)
・Membership card
　* If you have lost your membership card, please bring something that can be used to verify your identity.
　* At the time of refund, the paper union card will be collected. Those who continue to use the co -op will hand over an effective temporary membership card (applicant) until the end of March.
　* If you are using an electronic union member card, please show the co -op application. (App union members will continue to be available, but will not be available after April.)
・Seal

* Items necessary for a representative to carry out the procedure are:this pagePlease refer to the section "When a proxy visits".

Applications will not be accepted before dates A and B above.

Those still enrolled at the University of Tokyo

①For the following people,End of March 2025Please complete the procedures to change your union member information using the "Affiliation/Expected Graduation Year Change Form" by.
・Those who are going to graduate school at the University of Tokyo
・Those whose expected year of graduation will change
・Those who can become faculty members
・Those who live in Tokyo or Kashiwa City in Chiba Prefecture and continue to use the University of Tokyo Co-op

*Cooperative membership cards will not be rewritten or reissued.
Please complete the procedures for converting the "University Co-op App (official)" to an electronic co-op membership card.
*If you wish to receive a paper union membership card due to the circumstances of your device, please apply using the "Affiliation/Scheduled Graduation Year Change Form".

②If you are enrolled in Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid/Insurance, the Japan Co-op Mutual Aid Co-op (Co-op Mutual Aid Federation) will send you information about your expected graduation year. If you plan to continue, please do so as soon as possible.

Co-op e-money balance(Updated March 24, 2025)

terms of serviceAs stipulated in , in principle refunds for electronic money balances and point balances are not possible.If you are graduating, please use up your money balance.If you would like a refund due to various circumstances (such as long leave of absence), please apply using the application form below.

Application period: Monday, March 24th, 2025 - Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Refund method: Bank transfer (email account registration information sent in mid-May)
Fee: Refund fee is 300 yen
*If you are transitioning from the old school cafeteria pass, the 300 yen equivalent to the first premium will be deducted.

Those who applied on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 have sent an email to their registered email address to register their bank account.
Those who register their account will receive a transfer refund in order.

-------------------------------------------------- - Inquiries: Union Member Center (2nd floor, Nikoku Building, Hongo Campus) 03-3814-1542 Weekdays 10:00-17:00 sosen★mail.utcoop.or.jp (Please change ★ to @)