General Diploma Information

• Diplomas are shipped out approximately 6-8 weeks after the student's graduation date.
• K-State diplomas list the graduate's name, degree earned, degree date, major (varies by college) and any applicable Latin Honors (Graduation Honors).
• Certificates, secondary majors, minors, sub-plans and University Honors Program are NOT PRINTED on K-State diplomas.
• All K-State diplomas are 8.5 by 11inches with three exceptions:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ph.D. and Ed.D. are 11 by 17 inches.

• Diploma Name
  You may update your diploma name in the application to graduate. The completed request should be submitted prior to the applicaton to graduate deadline posted on the Academic Calendar.
  
  
  
  

• Special Characters in Your Diploma Name
  You may include special characters—such as accented letters—in your diploma name. Please refer to the Special Character Guide Sheet (image) for assistance when entering these characters. Nicknames or name variations using quotation marks or parentheses are not permitted on the diploma.
  
  Once a student has separated from the university, diploma name changes can only be made with official legal documentation of a name change. Acceptable documents include a marriage license, court order, divorce decree, current passport, driver’s license, or Social Security card.
  
  To request a name change, you must submit the Student Data Information Change Form along with the appropriate documentation.

• Diploma Distribution and Retention Policy
  Upon completion of all degree requirements, the Office of the Registrar will mail one complimentary diploma to each graduate.
  
  A complimentary diploma is available at no charge for up to two years following the official graduation date. After this period, any request will be considered a duplicate or replacement diploma and will be subject to all applicable fees.

• Diploma Authenticity
  The diploma serves as a symbolic representation of a student’s academic achievement. However, Kansas State University does not recommend using the diploma as a substitute for an official transcript or formal degree verification.
  
  If a K-State diploma is presented as proof of a degree, please request an Official Transcript from the student and/or submit a Third-Party Degree Verification through the National Student Clearinghouse to verify the credential.