Diplomas
If you have applied for graduation, the Office of the University Registrar will automatically place an order for your original (first) diploma. This order is defaulted to pick up. If you would like your diploma mailed, you can do so by logging into Enroll & Pay. Page 4 of the guide at https://sis.ku.edu/diploma-delivery-request has steps on how to modify your existing order. As part of this process, please be sure to your mailing address is correct.
If you wish to have your original diploma sent to an address outside of the U.S., you may update the mailing address by logging into your Enroll and Pay Student Center and selecting Diploma Delivery Request under My Academics. International mail charges are listed below.
Diplomas will not be provided for students with financial and other obligations to the University of Kansas
The Office of the University Registrar will hold diplomas for one year after graduation. Students who do not pick up their diploma within one year will need to order and pay for a replacement diploma through Enroll & Pay.
Diploma Pickup
If you are picking up your diploma, please wait for a response from the Office of the University Registrar before arriving at the KU Visitor Center or Edwards Campus reception desk. We will contact you when your diploma is ready for pick-up.
A Photo ID is required. If you would like to authorize another person to pick up your diploma please fill out the Authorization for document pickup by third party form. Diplomas may be picked up at the KU Visitor Center (Lawrence Campus) or Edward's students may request pickup at the Edwards Campus reception desk. Additional time may be required for pickup at Edwards Campus.
Replacement Diplomas
Replacement diplomas utilize the university's current design and contain the signatures of the current chancellor and chair of the Kansas Board of Regents. We are not able to replicate original diploma styles or signatures.
Ordering a Replacement Diploma
A KU Online ID is needed to order a replacement diploma. If you need to create a KU Online ID visit the IT accounts site and click on "Create a KU Online ID"; you will need to know your seven-digit KU ID number.
- Login to Enroll & Pay
- Click the Degree Progress & Graduation tile
- Select Diploma Delivery Request
- Read the statement in the New Request field, then click the I Agree - Start New Diploma Request button
Replacement diplomas are produced and mailed each Tuesday. You may check your order status online at the KU Diploma Delivery Request to determine if your replacement diploma has been produced.
Diploma Fees (non-refundable)
| US Mail | US Mail - Certified | International Mail* | Pick Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Diploma | $10.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | No Charge |
| Additional or Replacement Diploma | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 | $10.00 |
| Notary Fee | $5 per document. Complete the Notary Request Form to request notarization. | |||
*Tracking numbers are not provided by the USPS for parcels mailed internationally.
Diploma Distribution
Original diplomas will be mailed or available for pick-up according to the schedule below:
| Term | Available (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Spring (Lawrence) | Early July |
| Fall | Mid February |
| Summer | Mid September |
Diploma Sizes
Diplomas come in two sizes depending on the degree earned:
- Bachelor's and Masters degrees: 8.5" x 11"
- Doctorate degrees: 14" x 17"
KU 150 Diploma
The University of Kansas is proud to present the commemorative sesquicentennial diploma honoring the university's legacy of tradition and academic excellence. Order yours today.
