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Replacement Diplomas

A graduate who has lost his or her diploma may order a replacement by either visiting the Diploma Office or by submitting a letter requesting a duplicate diploma. The letter should include:
  • Student's name
  • University I.D. number or Social Security number
  • Date of graduation
  • Degree(s) received
  • Instructions on how the name should be printed on the diploma (e.g., Mary A. Smith or Mary Anne Smith)
  • The address to which the diploma should be mailed
The replacement cost is $25 for most diplomas. Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) diplomas are $35.

The Diploma Replacement fee is payable by Cash (in person only), Check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express.

Mail request to: Boston University
Office of the University Registrar
Diploma Office
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Second Floor
Boston, MA 02215
  OR
Fax request to: 617-358-6046
Attn: Diploma Office
Graduation and Diplomas
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