Diplomas
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Diplomas
When your graduation is certified, the Office of the University Registrar orders your original (first) diploma. This order defaults to pick-up unless you updated the delivery method when you applied for graduation. If you have a hold on your account preventing the release of your diploma on the day the diploma order is placed by the Office of the University Registrar, your diploma will not be printed until the hold is cleared. After the hold is cleared the diploma will be sent using the delivery method selected within 21-28 business days. If a hold isn't cleared within 365 days the diploma will be destroyed and a replacement diploma will need to be ordered with the hold is cleared.
Original diplomas are held for one year after graduation. You can modify your delivery method in Enroll & Pay to ensure you receive this important document. After one-year diplomas are destroyed and students must request and pay for a replacement diploma.
Original diplomas are mailed or available for pick-up according to the schedule below:
| Term | Available (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Spring (Lawrence) | Late July |
| Fall | Late February |
| Summer | Late September |
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. If someone else will be picking up your diploma for you, please submit the Authorization for 3rd Party Pick-Up to give us permission to release it to them.
Replacement diplomas can be ordered for an added fee. They are provided via the delivery method requested 21-28 business days after the request is submitted. Replacement diplomas reflect the university's current diploma design and contain the signatures of the current chancellor and Kansas Board of Regents. We are not able to replicate original diploma styles or signatures.
A KU Online ID is needed to order a replacement diploma. You can create your Online ID at MyIdentity Account Setup. You will need your KU Student ID Number, which can be provided by contacting the Office of the University Registrar.
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. If someone else will be picking up your diploma for you, please submit the Authorization for 3rd Party Pick-Up to give us permission to release it to them.
| Type | US Mail (USPS) | UPS* | International Mail* | International FedEx* | Pick Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Diploma | $10.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $96.00 | No Charge |
| Additional or Replacement Diploma | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 | $106.00 | $10.00 |
| Notary Fee | $5 per document. Complete the Notary Request Form to request notarization. | ||||
Please note:
- UPS does not deliver to PO boxes, APO or FPOS. In addition, please ensure if you select this option your town is in the UPS delivery area or additional charges will apply to complete the delivery.
- Please select International FedEx for delivery to China.
- Tracking numbers are not provided by the USPS for parcels mailed internationally.
Diplomas come in two sizes depending on the degree earned:
- Bachelor's and Masters degrees: 8.5" x 11"
- Doctorate degrees: 14" x 17"