Obtaining your diploma
How to obtain your original diploma:
Original diplomas are mailed free of charge via USPS first-class mail (standard delivery with no tracking). This service is provided by the Michael Sutter Company, our vendor that prints OSU diplomas.
- Once your final grades are recorded and your degree is awarded (see important graduation/diploma dates on the Graduating from OSU page), you will receive an email from [email protected] in your OSU email account.
- This email includes your Secure ID to order your diploma. Please save this email for any future diploma requests; you use the same Secure ID for every transaction.
- You will be able to designate your address and shipping type (standard - tracking not available/expedited - tracking available). It is recommended to ship internationally via expedited. International delivery may take up to two months or longer, depending on the recipient country.
- You will receive an email notification after your diploma has been shipped to the address you provided. Please be aware that domestic delivery may take up to one month and international delivery may take up to two months.
- To pick up your diploma from the Office of the Registrar, check the "I would like to pick up my diploma instead" box instead of entering a mailing address. Once the diploma arrives in our office, we notify you via your OSU email address. **Please note: you may only pick it up at the Office of the Registrar on the OSU Corvallis campus during in-person service hours. Selecting this option does not reduce delivery time.**
How to order another (duplicate) diploma:
- Go to the OSU diploma vendor website. If you do not yet have a Secure ID then click on the “Request a Secure ID” button, complete the information, and then click on the “Submit My Diploma Request” button. We will process your request and then send you an email with your Secure ID allowing you to complete the process.
- If you already have your Secure ID then enter your OSU ID and Last Name, review your information, and then select order additional diplomas.
- The charge for a duplicate diploma is $36.
- Choose your shipping method; shipping options start at $3.50.
- You will receive an email notification after your diploma has been shipped to the address you provided.
- Students who were confidential students and never revoked their confidentiality request will need to work with the Office of the Registrar in person to order a duplicate diploma if they have lost their Secure ID from Michael Sutter.
- Duplicate diplomas are printed on current diploma stock, which is 8.5 x 11 inches.
Never received diploma:
- Go to the OSU diploma vendor website. If you do not yet have a Secure ID then click on the “Request a Secure ID” button, complete the information, and then click on the “Submit My Diploma Request” button. We will process your request and then send you an email with your Secure ID allowing you to order your diploma.
- Send an email to [email protected] immediately after submitting request for secure id and include the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Graduation Year
- Major
- OSU ID if possible
How to order an eDiploma:
After you received your original diploma, you may order an eDiploma (PDF diploma).
- These are available for a one-time $8 fee. You will log in the same way you would to order a duplicate diploma (directions above), so be sure to have your Secure ID. If you have not received one, you can request one by clicking on the “Request a Secure ID” button, complete the information, and then click on the “Submit My Diploma Request” button.
- Once on the ordering page, you will see a button that says ‘Order my eDiploma’ in the upper right-hand corner. Click that and follow the instructions. You will receive your certified eDiploma minutes after you place your order.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
If you graduated prior to Summer 2019, your diploma is likely in the Office of the Registrar
You may come to 102 Kerr Administration Building on OSU’s Corvallis campus to pick up your degree; please bring photo ID with you.
There is also a way to designate a third party authorized to pick up the diploma through the Michael Sutter Company, our diploma vendor.
If you graduated prior to Summer 2019, please call or email the Degree Completion team to request your original diploma. Please include your name while attended, degree awarded and graduation year.
While the mailing of the original diploma doesn’t allow for shipping upgrades, a student can order a duplicate diploma even before the original has been mailed. The duplicate diploma ordering process allows for upgraded shipping, including overnight delivery.
If you are a graduate of the current academic year and will attend your commencement ceremony, you will receive a diploma cover then.
If you are a graduate of the current academic year and do not plan on attending your commencement ceremony or graduated outside the current academic year and need a new or replacement diploma cover, you can call the OSU Beaver Store at 541-737-0041 and order one over the phone. The single diploma covers are $8.00 and the double degree covers are $10.00. If you need to have one shipped, the OSU Beaver Store charges a flat rate of $6.00.
Diploma covers aren't available online at this time, but the OSU Beaver Store will be more than happy to help you over the phone at 541-737-0041.
Sure! We have a reference document on ordering diplomas.
Diplomas Display: Degree, Major(s), and Latin Honors (if applicable).
Transcripts Display: All your academic achievements including Degree(s), Major(s), Minor(s), Options(s), Concentration(s), applicable Certificate(s), and Latin Honors (if applicable).
Yes, double degrees receive two diplomas. Dual majors receive one diploma.
If you never picked up your diploma, please call or email the Degree Completion team to request your original diploma. Please include your name while attended, degree awarded and graduation year.
How to order another (duplicate) diploma:
- Go to the OSU diploma vendor website. If you do not yet have a Secure ID then click on the “Request a Secure ID” button, complete the information, and then click on the "Submit My Diploma Request" button. We will process your request and then send you an email with your Secure ID allowing you to complete the process.
- If you already have your Secure ID then enter your OSU ID and Last Name, review your information, and then order your diploma.
Duplicate diplomas are printed on current diploma stock, which is 8.5 x 11 inches.
How to obtain your original diploma:
Call or email the Degree Completion team to request your original diploma. Please include your name while attended, degree awarded and graduation year.
541-737-2074
Learn about the process and how to stay on top of your progress toward your degree.
Learn how to verify your degree or request a Statement of Degree.
View the Frequently Asked Questions for Graduation and Degree Completion.
Office of Registrar and Advisor roles, Degree Requirement Resources & Exception Access, etc.