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class="entry-content"> <div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-80fe5cb02055bc875fac77a0703f6ed1">All University of Illinois graduates will receive one diploma per degree earned, free of charge. In addition, replacement, duplicate, or certified copies of diplomas and/or eDiplomas can be requested through our <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.michaelsutter.com/illinois/__;!!DZ3fjg!qFO4KWnBwfzlHNcadqgFuydIob1MvZskcoLeSGv5jnrtoT9kKGv2YzJfPLhW32M_mZA$">Online Diploma Service</a>.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>As of August 2020, graduating students may choose to create a diploma name with a preferred first name and legal last name. Examples of preferred names include: using a middle name instead of a first name; using an abbreviated name (Tom instead of Thomas); using an Americanized name (Wendy instead of Haiyan); or using a name that better reflects one’s ethnic, racial or gender identity. Instructions for submitting a diploma name will be included in our regular graduation information email that is sent to graduating students about three weeks prior to the end of each semester.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>Please be advised that in some situations, the name appearing on your diploma may need to match other legal documents you possess.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Order a Replacement Diploma and/or eDiploma</h2> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>Do you want another copy of your diploma or has your diploma been lost or damaged? The following <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.michaelsutter.com/illinois/__;!!DZ3fjg!qFO4KWnBwfzlHNcadqgFuydIob1MvZskcoLeSGv5jnrtoT9kKGv2YzJfPLhW32M_mZA$">Online Diploma Service</a> is available through our official diploma vendor, The Michael Sutter Company:</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <ul class="wp-block-list"><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <li><strong>Order a Replacement Diploma</strong> – Order your diploma easily online. You will be able to choose Standard Delivery or Express Overnight Delivery. There is a $20.00 charge for your diploma replacement. Your Diploma will be printed and mailed within 1-2 days of your order.</li> </div> <div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <li><strong>Order an Official eDiploma</strong> – Your Illinois eDiploma is a Signed and Certified PDF of your original paper diploma used for easy diploma verification purposes. The Illinois eDiploma is a one-time charge of $10. You will receive your eDiploma within minutes of ordering. You can then share your eDiploma as often as you need.</li> </div> <div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <li><strong>Diploma Status</strong> – Search the status of your diploma order whether it is your new diploma or replacement diploma through our <a href="https://www.michaelsutter.com/illinois">Online Diploma Service</a>.</li> </div></ul> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p><strong>Don’t remember your UIN?  <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://icard.uillinois.edu/public/uin-find.cfm" target="_blank">Search for it</a>.</strong></p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Certified Copy of Diploma</h2> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>The Office of the Registrar will provide, upon written request, a certified copy of a diploma. A certified copy of a diploma is a quality copy of the original that has been authenticated and notarized.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>Please complete the <a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Notarization-request-form2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">request form</span></a> and fax (217-333-3100) or mail or hand-deliver (901 West Illinois Street, Suite 140, Urbana, IL 61801) the form, along with a good photocopy of the original diploma, to us. Certified copies of diplomas are $6.00 each.<a name="Diploma Eligibility"></a></p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delivery of Your Diploma</h2> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>University of Illinois diplomas are 8.5 × 11 inches and sent by first-class mail to a student’s diploma address approximately 9 weeks after your <a href="conferral-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">conferral date</a>. If you have not received your diploma within 9 weeks of the conferral date, please contact the <a href="mailto:graduation@illinois.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office of the Registrar</a>.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>Printed diplomas are delivered using the <strong>active Diploma Address</strong>, which must be created by the last day we award degrees for the term. If no active Diploma Address exists, the diploma will be delivered to your active Permanent Address. If no active Permanent Address exists, delivery will be attempted to your active Mailing Address. </p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <ul class="wp-block-list"><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <li>Addresses can be updated in <a href="https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice">Student Self-Service</a> (choose the Student Services card, then click on Update Personal Information). Any changes to the delivery address of the diploma after the last day degrees are awarded for the term should be reported to the <a href="mailto:graduation@illinois.edu">Office of the Registrar</a>.</li> </div></ul> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>After mailing, if your diploma is returned to the Office of the Registrar, you will be responsible for providing a corrected address and paying for any forwarding mail charges as well as processing fees. If your diploma is not returned to the Office of the Registrar and 90 days have passed since the mailing date, you will be responsible for providing the correct address and paying for the cost of the replacement diploma.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p></p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Any Questions?</h2> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p>Refer to our <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="graduation-faq" target="_blank">frequently asked questions</a> regarding graduation for more information on diplomas.</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Contact U</strong>s</h2> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p><strong>Diploma Unit</strong><br>University of Illinois<br>901 West Illinois Street, Suite 140<br>Urbana, IL 61801</p> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> </div><div class="uofi-default-block il-formatted"> <p><strong>Office hours:</strong> 8:30 – 12, 1 – 5 Monday through Friday<br><strong>Phone:</strong> 217-333-6383<br><strong>Fax:</strong> 217-265-8457<br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:graduation@illinois.edu">graduation@illinois.edu</a></p> </div> </div> </article> </main> <aside id="secondary" class="widget-area il-formatted" aria-label="Document Sidebar"> <div class="widget_area_wrapper"> <div id="advanced_sidebar_menu-2" class="widget advanced-sidebar-menu advanced-sidebar-page" aria-label="Site sidebar">  <ul class="parent-sidebar-menu" data-level="0"><li class="page_item page-item-34 current_page_ancestor current_page_parent menu-item has_children current-menu-parent current-menu-ancestor"><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/graduation/">Graduation</a><ul class="child-sidebar-menu" data-level="1"><li class="page_item page-item-40 menu-item"><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/graduation/conferral-dates/">Conferral Dates</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-544 menu-item"><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/graduation/commencement/">Commencement</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-908 current_page_item menu-item current-menu-item"><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/graduation/receiving-your-diploma/" aria-current="page">Diplomas</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-708 menu-item"><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/graduation/graduation-faq/">Graduation FAQ</a></li> </ul></li></ul></div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> <footer id="colophon" class="site-footer"> <il-footer> <div slot="contact" class="il-footer-contact uofi_address"> <p><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu">Office of the Registrar</a></p> <p>901 West Illinois Street</p><p>Urbana, IL 61801</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:registrar@illinois.edu">registrar@illinois.edu</a><p> </div> <div class="il-footer-navigation"> <nav aria-labelledby="footer-nav-1"> <h2 id="footer-nav-1">Helpful Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/contact-us/">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-records/ferpa/parents-and-ferpa/">Parents & FERPA</a></li> <li><a href="https://provost.illinois.edu/student-consumer-information/">Student Consumer Information</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> <nav slot="links" class="il-footer-links" aria-label="Legal notices"> <ul> <li><button data-il="cookies" ></button></li> <li><a data-il="privacy"></a></li> <li><a data-il="copyright"></a></li> <li><a data-il="accessibility"></a></li> </ul> </nav> </il-footer> </footer> </div> <style id='core-block-supports-inline-css'> .wp-elements-80fe5cb02055bc875fac77a0703f6ed1 a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)){color:var(--wp--preset--color--black);} </style> <div id="gototop" class="hidden"> <a href="#"><i class="fa fa-chevron-up"></i><span class="sr-only">Go to top</span></a> </div> </body> </html>