Verify Your Diploma Information by October 12

Degree Information

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Diploma Name 

Currently, your name will be printed on your diploma as it is shown below. 

<<Diploma Name>>

You can add or update your diploma name in my.havard. If you do not add a diploma name, the name printed on your diploma will default to your primary name.   

• Please note that your middle name will not be visible in your student home after you add it. If you add your middle name to your diploma name, it will be printed on your diploma as you entered it. 
   
• Any changes made to your diploma name by October 12th will be printed on your diploma. Any changes you make to your name after that date will not be printed. 

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Receiving Your Diploma 

As a November degree candidate, there are two ways you can receive your printed diploma:  

1. Pick up your diploma from our office or 

2. Pay to have your diploma shipped. 

In office pick-up: Your diploma can be picked up in office on Tuesdays or Thursdays starting November 11, but you must make an appointment first. Please email us at registrar@fas.harvard.edu to schedule your diploma pick up visit. 

Diploma mailing: To have your diploma mailed to you, please complete the Diploma Mailing Request online and submit your online payment for shipping costs. Your diploma will be mailed to you starting November 9th. Once it is mailed, you will receive an email from our office with the FedEx tracking number.   

Your diploma will not be automatically mailed to you without completion of the online request form and payment of shipping costs.  

Your Certified Electronic Diploma will be emailed to you within two weeks of the November 9th degree conferral.