Withdrawal and dismissal
In Japanese: 退学・除籍 (taigaku, joseki)
Definition
Withdrawal (taigaku) is when a student leaves the school and its register; dismissal (joseki) is when the school removes a student from the register under its rules.
In more detail
A student can withdraw at their own request or be expelled as a disciplinary measure. The Regulations for Enforcement of the School Education Act give the principal (at universities, also a dean delegated by the president) the power to expel, and list grounds such as misconduct, very poor attainment and absence without good reason.
No national law defines dismissal. Each school sets in its rules when it applies, for example unpaid tuition or exceeding the maximum years of enrollment.
Status and certificates change after withdrawal or dismissal, so the date and reason should be recorded precisely.
In Classio
In Classio, leave, return, withdrawal, dismissal and other enrollment changes are requested on the student’s 学籍変更 tab; once approved, the enrollment status changes on the effective date.
See also
Related terms
- Leave of absence
A leave of absence is a period when a student keeps their enrollment but stops attending, for example because of illness or money.
- Student record management
Student record management accurately records and maintains student information — names, enrollment status, admission and graduation.
Sources
- Regulations for Enforcement of the School Education Act (e-Gov) — Article 26: discipline (expulsion, suspension, reprimand)
- Regulations for Enforcement of the School Education Act (e-Gov) — Article 4: items school rules must state (school year and terms; admission, withdrawal, transfer, leave and graduation)
Sources checked: October 24, 2026