This information applies to January, May, & August graduations What if I’m moving after graduation? Diplomas are mailed to the diploma mailing address we have on file at the date of graduation. As it can take up to 8 weeks to produce the diploma for shipping, you should update your address in MyBU to your future address. For example, you should not enter your dorm address, you should enter the address you will be living at after graduation. You can change your address up until the graduation date. After that, changes can’t be made, and you may need to reorder a replacement diploma if it’s undeliverable.When and How will I receive my diploma?
While we are unable to accelerate diploma production, we do offer many ways to verify you degree: Transcript – If you like, you could order your official e-transcript (this will include your conferral date) by creating a Parchment account and placing an electronic transcript order: https://www.bu.edu/reg/academics/transcripts/ . Please download your unofficial transcript beforehand, so you can verify your graduation date has been applied. Degree Certification – You can request your official Degree Certification (PDF) by emailing registrar@bu.edu. Although this doesn’t take the traditional diploma format, it is certified and official proof of degree attainment that employers/agencies should accept Clearinghouse – We do suggest employers/agencies go through the National Student Clearinghouse for degree verifications. This is a more dependable way to confirm degree awards as opposed to circulating diplomas or verification letters: https://secure.studentclearinghouse.org/vs/Index . Please note that it takes 5 business days after graduation before your information is available. But I need my diploma by a certain date, can you expediate this process?
For information regarding CeCredentials, please review our site, here: CeCredential Info What is a CeCredential and how do I get one ?
Can I update my name, address, or phone number for the diploma? Yes—until graduation day. Log into the MyBU Student Portal Navigate to MyBU > My Profile > Contact Info > Diploma Mailing Address to Add/Update your: Diploma addresses must be entered in the following format: The format may slightly differ from country to country, but please only enter the information requested in that specific field. You should update your address in MyBU to your future address. For example, you should not enter your dorm address, you should enter the address you will be living at after graduation. How do I update my diploma info?
If your diploma has been withheld and mailed from our office it will be sent via USPS with no tracking option. Does my diploma shipment come with tracking?
If your diploma has been mailed during our mailing schedule you will receive an email from our diploma vendor with USPS tracking information once your diploma has shipped.
I resolved my account hold, when can I expect to receive my diploma?
If you resolve your account hold during the diploma mailing schedule, your diploma will be ordered for the upcoming order date and mailed on the corresponding date. If you resolve your account hold after the final date of mailing schedule, you will need to contact diploma@bu.edu for assistance. After the final mailing date, we do not receive automatic notifications when students resolve holds, so it is your responsibility to contact the diploma office regarding the release of your diploma. Please be advised it can take up to 5 days for account holds to be lifted.
Honors are awarded by GPA rank within each school: GPA “cutoffs” are determined annually and include your final semester grades.Did I receive honors?
More info: Awards and Achievements
You can view information about the Diploma Replacement process on this page: https://www.bu.edu/reg/graduation/diploma-replacement-2/How do I order a duplicate diploma?
What information is on the diploma? Will I get two diplomas if I have two majors? Will I get two diplomas if I have two majors? Diploma sizes: What is content and format of my diploma?
Boston University holds one commencement in May. Do I need to attend the ceremony to graduate? No. If you complete your degree requirements, your diploma will be mailed, even if you don’t attend Commencement. Where can I learn more about Commencement? For the May University Commencement: email commencement@bu.edu For your specific school/college ceremonies: Please contact your school/college directlyCan I have details about Commencement?