Diplomas
Ordering Original and Replacement Diplomas
In order to pickup or have your diploma mailed to you, sign in to the Enroll & Pay system, click on Student Center, choose Diploma Delivery Request from the drop-down menu list that starts as other academic... under the Academics section or click on Graduation in the upper left hand corner menu and choose Diploma Delivery Request. If you need to create an Online ID visit the IT accounts site and click on "Create a KU Online ID".
Diplomas will not be provided for students with financial and other obligations to the University.
Diploma Pickup
Photo ID is required to pick up your diploma; written authorization is required to release diploma to another person; those picking up your diploma must have a photo ID. Diplomas may be picked up in 151 Strong Hall (Lawrence Campus) or Edward's students may request pickup at the Edwards Campus reception desk. Additional time may be required for pickup at Edwards Campus.
The original diploma may be picked up for one year from the date of graduation. After this deadline has passed the original diploma is destroyed and a replacement diploma must be ordered and paid for by the graduate.
Contact the University Registrar's office at (785) 864-4422 for more information.
Diploma Fees (non-refundable)
| US Mail | US Mail - Certified | Certified Intl. Mail | Pick Up | |
| Original Diploma | $10.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | No charge |
| Replacement Diploma | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 | $10.00 |
| Addtl to same address | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
* We reserve the right to charge a $3.00 per document notary fee.
Diploma Distribution
Original diplomas will be mailed or available for pick up according to the chart below:
| Term | Available (Approximate) |
| Spring (Lawrence) | Late July |
| Fall | Early March |
| Summer | Early October |
* Replacement diplomas are currently available approximately three weeks after the order is submitted.
Diploma Sizes
Diplomas come in two sizes depending on the degree earned.
- Bachelors and Masters Degrees measure 9" x 12".
- Doctorate Degrees measure 14" x 17".
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