Printed Diploma

 

Diploma Name

 
  • Diplomas are printed using the student’s full legal name in the student information system (Athena).
  • To officially update a legal name with UGA, please submit the Name Change Form with the required documentation to the Office of the Registrar.

 

Diploma Mailing

 
  • Students are responsible for providing their correct mailing address when completing their Graduation Application in Athena.
  • Diplomas are mailed via the United States Postal Service approximately 8-10 weeks after the official commencement date.
  • Diplomas typically arrive within 4-6 weeks after mailing for U.S. shipments and up to 10 weeks for international shipments.
  • If a student has graduated within the last year and their diploma is not delivered or arrives damaged, please email reghelp@uga.edu.

 

Diploma Content

 

All diplomas issued by the University of Georgia are 12 inches by 15 inches.

Undergraduate Students

  • All undergraduate diplomas include the following information: degree, major(s), graduation date, and University honors if applicable.
    • Minors and certificates are not listed on diplomas.
  • Students will receive one diploma if they complete degree requirements:
    • For one major.
    • For multiple majors under the same degree AND awarded by the same school/college.
      • e.g., Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the Terry College of Business
  • Students will receive two diplomas if they complete degree requirements:
    • For multiple majors under different degrees OR awarded by different schools/colleges.
      • e.g., Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Comm, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
      • e.g., Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, both from the Terry College of Business
    • For multiple majors in different semesters.

 

Graduate Students

  • All graduate diplomas include the following information: degree and graduation date.
    • Majors are not listed on graduate diplomas.
  • A separate diploma will be issued for each completed degree.

 

Diploma Hold

 

Diplomas will not be released to students who have a financial hold with the University. Once the debt has been satisfied, students must email the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@uga.edu to request the release of their diploma. Diplomas are held for one year. After this period ends, students must order a Replacement Diploma.