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    Registration & Records

    A diploma is the official document the University of Tennessee, Knoxville awards to students when they complete their degree requirements. It serves as proof that you have earned your degree and can be used for employment, graduate school, or licensing purposes. Each diploma is produced in an official size— 12″ x 15″ for bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist degrees, and 14″ x 17″ for doctoral degrees.

    Your diploma includes:

    1. Your name (as it appears on your graduation application)
    2. The degree awarded (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy)
    3. Your primary major

    Additional majors, minors, and concentrations are not listed on your diploma. This information appears only on your official transcript.

    Receiving Your Diploma

    1. Diplomas are mailed to degree recipients 6-8 weeks after the end of the term (fall, spring, or summer).
    2. Diplomas are sent to the address you provided on your graduation application.
    3. To update your diploma address or name before graduation, log in to MyUTK and select Diploma Name/Address Update under the Academic Support menu.
    4. To update your diploma name after graduation, submit a replacement diploma request and email diplomas@utk.edu with legal documentation verifying your name change.

    If you submit a USPS Change of Address from before your diploma is mailed, it should arrive at your new address within 2-3 weeks. If your diploma is returned to the Office of the University Registrar, you’ll be contacted at your UT email address. Lost diplomas due to address changes must be replaced at your own cost.

    Financial Holds

    UT cannot order or release your diploma if you have an outstanding financial obligation to the university. If your diploma is held due to a financial hold, you’ll be notified about four weeks after the end of the term. Once your hold is resolved, email diplomas@utk.edu so we can confirm and submit your order.

    Ordering Additional or Replacement Diplomas

    Once you’ve received your original diploma, you can request additional or replacement copies.

    Order Diploma

    TypePriceProcessing Time*
    Paper copy (standard)$25.004-6 weeks
    Paper copy (expedited)$50.007-10 business days
    Legacy CeDiploma® (Fall 2017 or before)$75.005-7 business days (delivered by email)

    *Processing begins after your request is received and your account is confirmed clear of financial holds.

    All diplomas now carry the signatures of four current UT System administrative officials, regardless of your graduation date.

    Certified Electronic Diplomas (CeDiploma®)

    The Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma®) is an official, portable, and verifiable digital version of your diploma.

    CeDiploma® Overview Video

    Key Features:

    1. Secure, digitally signed, and encrypted
    2. Instant verification via unique Certified Electronic Document Identifier (CeDiD®)
    3. Share with employers, licensing boards, or on social media
    4. Proof of education that includes only essential details
    5. Cannot be printed for security reasons

    Availability:

    1. Students who graduate Spring 2018 or later may request a CeDiploma® by emailing diplomas@utk.edu.
    2. Students who graduated fall 2017 or earlier may purchase a Legacy CeDiploma® for $75.

    How to Access:

    1. You’ll receive an email from CeCredential Trust® when your digital diploma is ready.
    2. Use the CeCredential Trust® website to resend your download link or validate your CeDiploma®.

    International Use (Apostille)

    If you need your diplomas apostilled for use in another country, email diplomas@utk.edu for instructions. This process may take 6-8 weeks to complete.