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Who is this for?
FAS alumni who have received a degree, Employers or outside organizations looking to verify a Harvard FAS degree, Actively enrolled students in Harvard College or GSAS
About degree verifications
After you have graduated from FAS, you may be asked to provide verification of your degree for employment opportunities or when you are applying to an academic program. We use the National Student Clearinghouse to distribute all official degree verifications. This service is available to all FAS alumni 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We are currently receiving a high volume of requests. Please, expect to receive a response within 3-5 business days.
Degree verification components
- Name
- Dates of enrollment
- Degree(s) received
How to request a degree verification
Bachelor's Degree Verification
- Visit the National Student Clearinghouse website.
- From the drop-down menu, select Harvard College.
- Pay the associated fee.
Master's of Arts, Master's of Science, or PhD Verification
- Visit the National Student Clearinghouse website.
- From the drop-down menu, select Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Pay the associated fee.
Latin diploma translations: To request an English language translation of your Masters or PhD diploma please email registrar@fas.harvard.edu.
Certified Electronic Diplomas
- Harvard University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma® and CeCertificate®) starting with November 2020 graduates and going forward. Visit the Harvard University Credentials website for credential validation and for more information.
- You will receive a Certified Electronic Diplomas (CeDiploma®) within two weeks of your degree conferral date.
About enrollment verification
Enrollment verification components
- Name
- Dates of enrollment
