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Diploma

Ordering Original And Replacement Diplomas

Diplomas can be picked up approximately 2 months after graduation.

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.

The fee for mailing a diploma is $10.00 if mailed in the U.S. and $25.00 if mailed outside of the U.S. Unclaimed diplomas will be destroyed one year after graduation.

Replacement diplomas are $20 if mailed in the United States and $35 if mailed outside of the United States. They are ordered in the same manner as the original by signing into 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.

Diplomas will not be provided for students with financial and other obligations to the University.

Photo ID is required to pick up your diploma in Strong 151B; written authorization is required to release diploma to another person; those picking up your diploma must have a photo ID.

Contact the University Registrar's office at 785-864-4422 for more information.

Diploma Distribution

Diplomas will be available for pick up according to the chart below:

Term   		  Available   
Spring(Lawrence)  Late July (approx)
Spring (KUMC)     Early May(approx)
Fall              Early March (approx)   
Summer            Early October (approx)   
		  

Lawrence: Go to 151B Strong Hall.

KUMC: 3017 Student Center

KUEC: Regents Center Reception Desk (prior request needed for pickup - call (913) 897-8400).

Graduation

Students must apply to graduate on-line by signing into the Enroll & Pay system, click on Student Center, choose Apply For Graduation 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 KU Apply for Graduation.

Undergraduates must have finished at least 75 hours of course work in order to apply for graduation.

Be aware that if you apply to graduate and need to change your application to a different semester you must contact your school or college to initiate the change process.

The dates to apply for graduation are listed below. Be aware that your school or college may have an earlier deadline.

Spring 2008 Semester

Who                                   Where      Deadline
Undergraduate Students in Lawrence    Online     March 3* or April 15
Law Students                          Online     March 3* or April 15
Graduate Students in Lawrence         Online     March 3* or April 30
* March 3 for inclusion in the Commencement Program.

Summer 2008 Semester

Who                                   Where      Deadline
Undergraduate Students in Lawrence    Online     July 15
Law Students                          Online     July 15
Graduate Students in Lawrence         Online     July 25

Fall 2008 Semester

Who                                    Where     Deadline
Undergraduate Students in Lawrence     Online    December 1
Law Students                           Online    December 1
Graduate Students in Lawrence          Online    December 19
			

Be aware that if a student fills out an application on-line, but then decides to change to a following semester, the student should contact his/her school or college to have the request rescinded. Once the request is rescinded the student can apply online again for a new semester.

Online tutorials are available for how to use the PeopleSoft 8.9 system by clicking here.

If you have questions about the application for graduation process, please contact the Office of the University Registrar, 151 Strong Hall, 785-864-4422, kuregistrar@ku.edu

Cap and Gown

Your cap and gown can be purchased many places, although the KU Bookstores recommend that you purchase yours through them. Look for mailings about graduation fairs and ads in the paper in the spring and fall semesters.

Degree

Degrees are awarded three times a year to undergraduate and law students who have met all requirements by the last day of final examinations for each of the three terms: fall semester, spring semester and summer session.

Degrees are awarded three times a year, May, August and December, to graduate students who have met all the requirements as of the date specified by the Graduate School and published in the Graduate Catalog.

Diploma Sizes

9 inch by 12 inch     14 inch by 17 inch
BA  BAE BARCH BFA     LAW
BGS BM  BME   BS      PHD
BSB BSE BSJ   BSW     PD
MA  MAR MAS   MBA
MCE MCM MFA   MM
MME MPA MS    MSE
MSW MUP

Tips for Graduating On Time

Want that diploma faster? Here are some tips to help:

  • Visit the University Career Center (110 Burge Union) if you need help choosing a career.
  • Meet regularly with your academic advisor to stay on track.
  • Track degree requirements on your FREE ARTS form (www.artsform.ku.edu).
  • Enroll in at least 15 credit hours each semester.
  • Apply for financial aid, grants, & scholarships - Office of Student Financial Aid, Room 50 Strong Hall.
  • Need a tutor? Visit the Academic Achievement & Access Center in Room 22 Strong Hall.
  • Take summer school classes on the Lawrence or Edwards campus.
  • Enroll in an Independent Study class through KU Continuing Education.
  • Don't forget to sign up for Credit/No Credit by the deadline (contact your school for details & dates).
  • Meet with your academic advisor for a graduation check.

For more information about graduation, visit www.commencement.ku.edu.