Diplomas


Until further notice, we will be providing, at no cost, replacement diplomas and covers for individuals impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires. Please click for further instructions.

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:

Students get their diplomas faster because the diploma is shipped directly to you from Paradigm. Once orders are placed by the Office of the Registrar, most students will receive their diploma within 5-10 business days.

Certified Diplomas (CeDiploma):

CeDiploma is a patented digital credential (official, highly secure, and verifiable PDF) and an exact duplicate of the paper diploma. It is a new feature for UH Mānoa graduates and will be provided at no additional cost to students graduating Spring 2022 forward. Students who graduated before Spring 2022 may request a CeDiploma for $45 fee.

Replacement Diplomas:

Graduates who need a replacement diploma will now be able to request and make a payment online. No more paper requests, checks, or stopping by the Office of the Registrar.


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

Semester Conferral Date Expected Degree
Award Date*
Expected Diploma
Order Date
Expected Diploma
Mailing Begins**
Summer 2024 Aug 9, 2024 Sept 13, 2024 Sept 20, 2024 Oct 17, 2024
Fall 2024 Dec 20, 2024 Jan 25, 2025 Feb 3, 2025 Feb 17, 2025
Spring 2025 May 16, 2025 June 20, 2025 June 30, 2025 July 14, 2025
Summer 2025 Aug 14, 2025 Sept 19, 2025 Oct 3, 2025 Oct 20, 2025

*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:

Month/Year Order Request Deadline Diploma Order Date Expected Diploma Mailing Begins
Aug 2024 Aug 15, 2024 Aug 30, 2024 Sept 16, 2024
Sept 2024 Sept 16, 2024 Sept 30, 2024 Oct 15, 2024
Oct 2024 Oct 15, 2024 Oct 31, 2024 Nov 15, 2024
Nov 2024 Nov 15, 2024 Nov 29, 2024 Dec 16, 2024
Dec 2024 Dec 16, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 Jan 15, 2025
Jan 2025 Jan 15, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Feb 14, 2025
Feb 2025 Feb 17, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
Mar 2025 Mar 17, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Apr 15, 2025
Apr 2025 Apr 15, 2025 Apr 30, 2025 May 15, 2025
May 2025 May 15, 2025 May 30, 2025 Jun 16, 2025

 

Replacement Diploma Service Level Replacement
Diploma Fee
Shipping within the US International Shipping (Outside of the US)
Paper Replacement Diploma – English or Hawaiian
Orders Placed on Last Business Day of the Month
$30 $20 $120
Paper Replacement Diploma – 5 Day Rush Request (English Only) $50 $45 $150
Paper Replacement Diploma – 1 Day Rush (English Only) $70 $45 $150
CeDiploma (Certified Electronic Diploma, Prior to May 2022)
Orders Placed on Last Business Day of the Month
$45 $0 $0
CeDiploma (Certified Electronic Diploma, Prior to May 2022) – 5 Day Rush Request $68 $0 $0
Diploma Cover
Orders Placed on Last Business Day of the Month
$10 $20 $120
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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.

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.