Diplomas

Congratulations on earning your degree from Stanford! 

Here is some important information about your diploma – from how and when you will receive it, to what information is included on it, and more.

The conferral of degrees is posted to your permanent record approximately 3 business days after the conferral date. The conferral date is the day your degree is awarded.

Diplomas are mailed following degree conferral. Diploma delivery takes between 6 to 8 weeks in the U.S., and may take longer for international shipping. To place an expedited request and to see when diplomas will be distributed, read this “How to obtain your diploma” guide.

If you require evidence of degree conferral prior to receiving your mailed diploma, please review these alternate ways to verify degree completion.

Diploma Covers

Diploma covers are distributed at Commencement ceremonies. If you are unable to attend Commencement but would like a diploma cover mailed to you, you may order one from the Diploma Request Portal. Shipping fees for domestic and international mailing will be assessed.

Diploma resources

• How do I verify my degree before receiving my diploma?
• How do I obtain my diploma?
• What is a diploma hold and how do I get it released?
• How do I request expedited shipping for my diploma?
• How do I order a replacement diploma?
• How can I edit my diploma name?
• How can I validate a CeDiploma?

* Distinction: An honor awarded to the top 15 percent of graduating undergraduate students based on cumulative grade point averages calculated at the end of Winter Quarter. If you receive distinction it will be printed on your diploma in the Spring. If you conferred your degree in a previous quarter your diploma will be reprinted with the distinction notation after Spring Quarter and mailed to you.