Diplomas and certificates

Information for graduating students

Diploma name

To ensure that your diploma/certificate name is accurate, log into the my.harvard portal and update your “Diploma Name”— INSTRUCTIONS. Please note that if your diploma/certificate name is different from your “Primary” name on record, you may be required to provide identity supporting documents using the Identity Change Request form.

Term bill balance

In order to receive your diploma/certificate, your term bill balance must be completely cleared ($0.00 excluding housing rental fee for June or later). If you are sponsored or receiving financial aid, you are ultimately responsible for the remaining balance on your term bill. 

Electronic diploma 

Harvard University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma® and CeCertificate®) starting with November 2020 graduates and going forward. You will receive a Certified Electronic Diplomas (CeDiploma®) within two weeks of your degree conferral date. For the electronic version of your diploma/certificate, make sure that your chosen email address is set to “Preferred”—INSTRUCTIONS.

Diploma mailing

If you are not attending the ceremonies and wish to have your diploma/certificate mailed, please complete update your "Diploma Mailing Address" in my.harvard — INSTRUCTIONS, and email the Diploma/Certificate Mailing Request Form to Registrar Services.

Information for alumni

Electronic diploma 

Harvard University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma® and CeCertificate®) starting with November 2020 graduates and going forward. For the electronic version of your diploma/certificate, make sure to inform Registrar Services of your preferred email address.

Diploma mailing

If you never picked up your diploma/certificate and wish to have it mailed, please complete the Diploma/Certificate Mailing Request Form to Registrar Services.

Diploma replacement

You may request a replacement of your diploma if it has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged. Please complete the Diploma Replacement Form, attach a letter explaining the circumstance, and provide supporting documents as listed on the form. Diploma replacements due to a name change are not available.