notice

(Last updated May 16, 2025. We have sent an email with instructions to those who applied via the web form.)
Thank you for your continued patronage of the University of Tokyo Co-op.
As you approach your graduation year, we would like to guide you through the various procedures at the University of Tokyo Co-op.

■Those leaving the University of Tokyo upon graduation

① Please proceed with the withdrawal/refund of your investment.
withdrawal or refund of your investmentone optionPlease note that you can only choose

*If you live in Tokyo or Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, and are currently using the University of Tokyo Co-op, you can continue to be a member. If you wish to continue to be enrolled at the University of Tokyo, please refer to the procedures for those who will continue to be enrolled

② CO-OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid: Information Regarding Procedures Upon Maturity
Starting in December 2024, we are sequentially sending "Information Regarding Procedures Upon Maturity" to the registered dependent's address.February 10, 2025.Please complete the procedures by
Information Regarding Procedures Upon Maturity (Details)
CO-OP Mutual Aid New Employee Course The
New Employee Course is a course exclusively for graduates who are enrolled in CO-OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid. You may be contacted by the CO-OP Mutual Aid Federation (and the regional cooperatives entrusted with this) to receive information regarding procedures for continuing coverage (New Employee Course) after graduation.

③ We request your donations to enhance the "Mutual Aid Scholarship Program."
The Mutual Aid Scholarship Program is a scholarship program run by the National Federation of University Cooperatives Scholarship Foundation that assists students who have lost their guardians and are facing difficulties continuing their studies.
the donation counter in person
　You can donate using the donation box at
we sentthe withdrawal application formthe donation remarks section of　
you and return it to us, we will donate the entire amount of your investment.
❸ You can also donate by credit card or bank transfer.
For more details, please see the flyer we sent you orhereclick

④ Notice from the University of Tokyo Alumni Association
for information for alumni and graduatesherePlease see

A. Return of investment by bank transfer

① Please submit your withdrawal request using the form below.
　Application period: February 1st, 2025 (Sat) - May 6th, 2025 (Holiday)
　*Please enter your name and date of birth.
② If you have a paper membership card, please return it using the enclosed return envelope.
　*Those who have completed the capital contribution refund procedure will no longer be able to use the university co-op app after April.
Please use up your university co-op electronic money by the end of March. (Revised and added on 2025.2.3)
③ We will send you an email with instructions on how to specify your bank account for the transfer.
・For those who applied by March 31st, 2025 (
　Mon), we sent the instruction email on May 15th, 2025 (Thu).
・For those who applied by May 6th, 2025 (Holiday),
　we sent the instruction email on May 16th, 2025 (Fri).
④ After you specify your bank account for the transfer, we will transfer the funds to your designated account within 2-4 business days.
of the transfera bank account in the name of the union member as the recipientPlease specify　
*A transfer fee of 300 yen will be charged.

B. Return of investment at the Co-op counter

From Monday, February 3, 2025, refunds will be accepted at the following locations.
[Refund Locations] Reception is only available on weekdays.
　(Hongo) Member Center 10:00-17:00
　(Yayoi) Faculty of Agriculture Bookstore 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) Institute of Medical Science Store Purchasing Department 10:00-18:00

[Items to bring]
・Withdrawal application form (also available at the counter)
・Membership card
　*If you have lost your membership card, please bring something that can verify your identity.
　*The paper membership card will be collected upon return. Those who wish to continue using the cooperative will be given a temporary membership card (upon request) valid until the end of March.
　*If you use an electronic membership card, please show the cooperative app. (Those with an app membership card can continue to use it, but it will no longer be usable after April.)
・Your personal seal

*If an agent is handling the procedure,this pageplease refer to the "If an agent is coming" section on

We will not be accepting reservations prior to the dates A and B above

Those who continue to be enrolled at the University of Tokyo

① The following individualsend of March 2025are requested to update their membership information using the "Affiliation/Expected Graduation Year Change Form" by the
• Those who will be enrolling in graduate school at the University of Tokyo
• Those whose expected graduation year will change
• Those who will become faculty or staff members
• Those residing in Tokyo or Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, who will continue to use the University of Tokyo Co-op.

*We do not reissue or rewrite membership cards.
Please proceed with the migration to the electronic membership card via the "University Co-op App (Official)".
*If you wish to receive a paper membership card due to device limitations, please submit your request using the "Affiliation/Expected Graduation Year Change Form".

②If you are enrolled in the Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Insurance, you will receive information from the Japan Co-op Mutual Aid Consumer Cooperative (Co-op Mutual Aid Association) for those who are approaching their graduation year. If you plan to continue your insurance, please complete the procedures as soon as possible

Regarding your Co-op electronic money balance(updated March 24, 2025)

the Terms of ServiceAs stated inWe ask that graduating students use up their remaining money balances.If you wish to receive a refund due to various circumstances (such as taking a long leave of absence), please apply using the application form below.

Application period: Monday, March 24, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025
Refund method: Bank transfer (We will send an email with instructions on how to register your bank account in mid-May)
Fee: A flat fee of 300 yen will be charged for refunds.
*For those who have migrated from the old cafeteria pass, the initial premium amount of 300 yen will also be deducted.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, we sent an email with instructions on how to register your bank account to the registered email address of those who applied.
Refunds will be processed sequentially for those who have registered their accounts.

--------------------------------------------------- Inquiries: Members' Center (Hongo Campus, Nikko Building 2nd floor) 03-3814-1542 Weekdays 10:00-17:00 sosen★mail.utcoop.or.jp (replace ★ with @)