#  Diplomas and certificates 

 



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## Information for graduating students

### Diploma name

To ensure that your diploma/certificate name is accurate, log into the [**my.harvard**](https://my.harvard.edu/) portal and update your “Diploma Name”— [**INSTRUCTIONS**](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp/?id=kb_article&sys_id=df1ac2c9dbb1c7c4a752f1a51d96193d). 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**](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2025-01/identity_change_request_form_012023.pdf).

### Term bill balance

In order to receive your diploma/certificate, your [term bill](https://sfs.harvard.edu/student-accounts) 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®)**](https://credentials.harvard.edu/about) 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**](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp/?id=kb_article&sys_id=df1ac2c9dbb1c7c4a752f1a51d96193d).

### 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**](https://my.harvard.edu/) — [**INSTRUCTIONS**](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp/?id=kb_article&sys_id=df1ac2c9dbb1c7c4a752f1a51d96193d), and email the [**Diploma/Certificate Mailing Request Form**](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2025-01/diploma_mailing_form_2022.pdf) to [Registrar Services](mailto:registrar_services@hsdm.harvard.edu).

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## Information for alumni

### Electronic diploma 

Harvard University now offers[ **Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma® and CeCertificate®**](https://credentials.harvard.edu/about)**)** starting with November 2020 graduates and going forward. For the electronic version of your diploma/certificate, make sure to inform [Registrar Services](mailto:registrar_services@hsdm.harvard.edu) 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**](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2025-01/diploma_mailing_form_2022.pdf) to [Registrar Services](mailto:registrar_services@hsdm.harvard.edu).

### 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**](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2025-01/diploma_replacement_request_form_2019.pdf), 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.