We are excited to announce the transition to our new diploma vendor Paradigm. While we make this transition, here are some important details regarding diplomas:

Receiving Your Diploma

All University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduates will receive their diplomas approximately 10-weeks after the end of the semester. Students are responsible for ensuring their mailing address on file is correct. Should a student need proof of their degree prior to the release of their diploma, submit a Request for Verification of Enrollment or Request an Official Transcript. Diplomas and transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations to any University of Hawaiʻi System campus have been cleared. Students must apply to graduate by visiting Graduation & Commencement and paying the $30 diploma fee. 

Current graduates, starting Spring 2022, will receive the following:

• Diploma Cover
• Diploma (both English and Hawaiian versions)
• CeDiploma (certified electronic diploma)

Diploma Mailing Dates

*Expected Degree Award Date: This is the date that the Office of the Registrar is to have completed final degree clearances, post official degree statuses to academic transcripts, and report degrees awarded to the National Student Clearinghouse.

**Expected Diploma Mailing Begins: This is the date our diploma vendor Paradigm will begin mailing your paper diploma and also the CeDiploma will be available to download.

Diploma Retention Policy

Diplomas retained by or returned to the Office of the Registrar will be held for two years. This includes diplomas that are retained in the office for financial holds, have been returned to the university as undeliverable, or shipped to the office for pick up. After two years of the conferral date, any request for a diploma by the student will fall under all policies associated with ordering a replacement diploma.

Replacement Diplomas

Graduates can now order a replacement diploma and submit payment online using our Credential Trust portal. To ensure the integrity of your diploma, the Office of the Registrar will only accept requests made through this portal. Payment by checks, cash, or in-person will no longer be accepted. All replacement diplomas have the word ‘Reissued’ printed in small type at the bottom of the document.

Note: Replacement Diplomas will only be processed with the graduate’s current legal name on file. If your name has changed, please complete the necessary steps for an official Change of Name request.

Alumni Impacted by Maui Wildfires:
Until further notice, we will provide one complimentary set of replacement diplomas to those impacted by the Maui wildfires. One set includes 1 Hawaiian language diploma + 1 English language diploma + 1 cover.

To place an order for your complimentary replacement diplomas:

• Click below on the “Order a Replacement Diploma” button.
• Select either the ‘Paper Replacement – Impacted Maui Alumni Only’ or ‘Diploma Cover – Impacted Maui Alumni Only’ from the product drop down.
• Please make sure your information is as accurate as possible to prevent any delays in processing your request.
• Should you require additional diplomas, you may complete the “Order a Replacement Diploma” request form and pay the associated costs.

Replacement diploma orders are placed monthly on the last business day of the month:

CeDiploma

Beginning with the class of May 2022, UH Mānoa is proud to offer graduates the Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma) without additional charge.
 
There is a one-time charge of $45 for graduates who graduated prior to May 2022 and you will receive your CeDiploma once we verify your graduation information. A CeDiploma maybe requested and purchased by clicking the button below.
 
The CeDiploma is for electronic use only and not intended to be printed. Learn more about CeDiplomas.

Order a CeDiploma

Validate CeDiploma

A Few Important Notes:

• UH Mānoa graduates who graduated prior to Spring 1995 may now request a Hawaiian language diploma.
• If you request a replacement Hawaiian language diploma, the student’s name, degree, and major, as well as official university signatures appear in English.
• All replacement diplomas and CeDiplomas will contain the current signatures of the chair of the Board of Regents chair, University president, University provost, and school deans (if applicable).
• To ensure that there are no delays in processing your requests, please make sure your student account is clear of all financial obligations to the University.