UCI diplomas
Diplomas are typically available four months after the end of the quarter in which the student graduated. Degrees are posted on official transcripts approximately six to seven weeks after the end of the quarter in which they are awarded. The degree award date is the last day of the graduating term, or for Summer Session, the last day of Summer Session II. Diplomas default to a student’s preferred name, unless otherwise noted. You may set your preferred name via StudentAccess. Requests for a preferred name may be submitted only by the student.
Diploma Size
- Diplomas measure 8 1/2 inches high by 11 inches wide, with the exception of the programs below.
- School of Law (J.D. & LL.M), Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) diplomas measure 11 inches high by 17 inches wide.
Proof of Graduation Before Degrees are Posted
Degrees are posted on the official transcript approximately two to three months after the end of the term.
Diplomas are not available until approximately 3 months after the end of the term. In a small number of cases, students who demonstrate an urgent need for posting of their degree on record may request an expedited degree posting. Such requests must be sent to the students academic advisor or graduate program advisor. Upon approval, the Registrar’s Office will be notified and process the request. Since several offices must review the student’s record, please allow three to five business days for the degree to be posted.
Obtaining your diploma
Undergraduate and graduate student diplomas are available approximately three months after the last day of the term (i.e. degree award date). Students can specify diploma release and delivery preferences.
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Graduate diplomas are mailed directly to the domestic permanent mailing address on record within StudentAccess. Undergraduate diplomas are mailed directly to the domestic mailing address within their Graduation Application. A shipping notification will be sent to your email address when your diploma is on its way.
Undergraduate students who select “pick-up” on their graduation application and Graduate students who list an international address on their permanent address will be notified once their diplomas have arrived at UCI. Once notified, you may:
To have your diploma mailed to an International Address, complete and sign the applicable section of the Diploma Request Form, and send it to the Registrar's Office. Expedited mailing services are available for an extra fee.
Diplomas are sent via USPS certified mail to domestic addresses, or USPS registered mail to addresses outside the United States. Both services require a return receipt signature. All debts, with the exception of long-term financial aid loans, and/or financial holds must be cleared with Campus Billing Services. Before leaving campus, graduating students should return all library materials, pay library fines, etc. Also, Financial Aid recipients are required to complete an exit interview before leaving campus.
Replacement diplomas
To obtain a replacement diploma, complete and sign the applicable section of the Diploma Request Form. Expedited options are available for an additional fee.
- To pay with check or money order, complete the Diploma Request Form and send it with appropriate payment to the Central Cashier. Note: Central Cashier is now cashless.
- To pay with a credit card, complete the Diploma Request Form and return via email to registrar@uci.edu. Upon receipt of the form, payment links will be emailed.
All diplomas must reflect either the legal or preferred name on your student records. More information may be found on our Request a Change of Name on UCI Records page.
The fee for a replacement diploma is $22. An additional $25 mailing fee applies. The replacement diploma may be picked up in person at the Registrar's Office for no additional fee, however the $22 replacement fee still applies.
It will take four to six weeks to receive the replacement diploma. (Immediate verification of an awarded degree may be obtained by requesting an official transcript or verification letter from the Registrar's Office.)
Your replacement diploma will bear the signatures of current state and University officials. A reissue date will be printed at the bottom of your diploma.
MINORS, DOUBLE MAJORS, and Specializations
Minors are not noted on diplomas. Minors are posted to academic transcripts.
Students with a double major within a single school will be awarded one degree and issued one diploma. The diploma will list both majors.
Students with a double major within a single school with different degree types will be awarded two separate diplomas. An example of different degree types would be a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
Students with a double major within two different schools will be awarded a degree from each school and will be issued a diploma from each school.
Specializations are not noted on diplomas. Specializations are posted to academic transcripts.
Latin and Campuswide Honors
Undergraduates who have graduated with Latin or Campuswide Honors will have this noted on their diploma beneath the University Seal. Latin and Campuswide Honors will also be posted to academic transcripts.
Latin Honors are awarded by the undergraduate's dean or academic advising office.
Graduate students do not receive Latin Honors, with the exception of School of Law graduates.
Notarizing your diploma
Notarization is available for your diploma through the University Registrar Notary Service.
More Information on Diplomas
Only one original diploma (per degree) is issued per student. The Registrar's Office does not retain a copy of your diploma. If an employer or institution requests a copy of your diploma, we can issue an official transcript or verification that will state your degree awarded and award date.
Diplomas that are not picked up or mailed to the student after ten years will be destroyed. If your diploma has been destroyed, a replacement diploma will be issued free of charge. Replacement of destroyed diplomas will take four to six weeks to receive and will bear a reissue date and the signatures of current state and University officials.
