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You will not receive your diploma at the graduation ceremony since degree verification is still taking place. Instead of receiving an official Wichita State University diploma, you will receive a black diploma cover with an instructional document when you walk across the stage during commencement. This instructional document will contain information on when and how you can receive your official diploma.
All students are given one diploma and diploma cover. If you attend the commencement ceremony, you will receive a cover. Diplomas measure 11” x 8 ½”. Diplomas are available for pick up at the Registrar’s Office in Jardine Hall Room 117 on these dates following your graduation semester: February 8 (fall), July 1 (spring), September 8 (summer). If the distribution date falls on a weekend or holiday, diplomas will be available on the next business day. Unclaimed diplomas are kept at the Registrar's Office for several years, and you may pick them up with a government-issued photo ID.
Diplomas may also be mailed for a nominal fee ($12 for domestic mailing, and $60 for international mailing). Students wanting to have their diploma mailed to them can request and pay for this service through the myWSU portal. Simply log in, click the myClasses tab, locate the Graduation Links section, click the Request for Diploma Mailing link, and submit your shipping and payment information. Diplomas will be mailed starting on the distribution dates specified above.
Note: If someone is picking up your diploma on your behalf, they must submit this Diploma Release (within the USA) Form along with a copy of your photo ID. Additionally, the individual picking up the diploma will need to bring a physical photo ID.
Though students with financial holds will not be able to receive their diploma until their hold is taken care of, financial holds DO NOT hold up transcripts anymore, so students may still receive their official transcripts even with financial holds.
Note: If you do not remember your myWSU credentials (needed to access the myWSU portal to pay for diploma mailing), please see How do I get myWSU ID number to request your ID.