Diplomas are mailed six to eight weeks after degree processing. Expected timeframes
for each semester are:
Fall degrees - Early February
Winter degrees - End of February
Spring degrees - End of June
Summer degrees - End of September
If you need to change your diploma address, please contact the Degree Coordinator at degree@binghamton.edu. * Very important: Spring 2025 graduates must submit any diploma address changes by June 2nd. Updates requested after this date cannot be guaranteed.
If an MG (Missing Grade) or an I (Incomplete) is noted on your transcript, your degree
will not be conferred until you are given a final grade. Contact the instructor of
the course with questions.
You must resolve all financial holds before you can receive your diploma. Check your
student account balance via BU BRAIN, and contact Student Accounts to clear any holds.
What’s on my diploma?
Your name will appear as you entered it on your Application for Degree. Your name
cannot be changed after the diploma has been printed. To make any changes to your
diploma after you’ve submitted the Application for Degree, you must contact the Degree Coordinator.
The name on your official student record (including diplomas and transcripts) cannot
be changed after your degree has been conferred.
If you earned Latin Honors (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude), the designation
will be included on your diploma.
Undergraduate students in the College of Community and Public Affairs and the Thomas
J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science will have their majors printed
on their diplomas.
Harpur students completing more than one major will only receive one (1) diploma.
All majors and minors will appear on the official transcript.
The diploma measures 11 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall (US letter-size paper, landscape
orientation.
Apostille Process
Some governments and agencies may require diplomas and/or transcripts to be certified
with an apostille for legal use in a foreign country.
The Student Records and Registrar Services Office assists students with this process
by notarizing these documents.
The apostille process can take 3-4 weeks due to the notary requirements, shipping
times, and multiple steps involved. Please plan accordingly to avoid delays.
To ensure a smooth process, carefully review our Apostille Checklist and provide all required materials.
If you have any questions, please contact us at degree@binghamton.edu.