About Alumni Dues

The goal is for the dues paid by alumni (¥5,000 annually) make up about half of the yearly budget of the Waseda University Alumni Association (WUAA). Dues are also used toward supporting the university and current students, including reunion activities and services for members.

How Alumni Dues Are Used
WUAA’s activities are supported by alumni dues. Much of the budget of the alumni association goes to support the university and current students, and it also supports reunion activities and member services.

How to Pay Alumni Association Dues

For Overseas Residents
You can pay by credit card or other means. Follow the steps below.

  • 1Click on the link. Enter your name, date of birth, address, e-mail address, and other necessary information in the application form, and click the “Save” button at the end.
  • 2The Alumni Association Office will send an email requesting payment of the Alumni Association fee to the email address . Please read the contents of the email, confirm that there is no discrepancy with your application, and click “Pay Now” on the email to make the payment by credit card or other means.

For residents of Japan

  • 1Automatic bank transfer from the account linked to your Waseda Card
    Waseda University has cooperated with the Waseda University Alumni Association so that 0.5% of the amount of purchases made with the Waseda Card (issued in cooperation with a major credit card company) will be returned to the university and used in full for scholarships. For information on how to join or to request materials, see the Waseda Card page.

About the Waseda Card (Japanese only)

  • 2By automatic bank transfer from a bank/postal bank
    Dues can be automatically transferred from your account in June every year. Use the Inquiry Form to request the applicable documents.
  • 3By designated bank transfer form (no transfer handling fees)
    The first payment will need to be made from a postal bank. From the second payment onward, a designated bank transfer form will be included with the issue of the Waseda Gakuho sent before the deadline. This form can be used to make a transfer from a postal bank or convenience store.
    If you would like to pay in a lump sum (for example, ¥25,000 for five years), apply via the Inquiry Form. (Please note that dues cannot be refunded once paid.)