Original Diplomas:
(See below for information about names on replacement diplomas)
Students may request that a preferred name be printed on their diploma. Students are strongly encouraged to carefully consider this decision. Therefore, students should be aware that discrepancies between the name on the diploma and name on the transcript as well as other official records may causes delays or complications with the following:
- Verifying academic credentials
- Applying for employment
- Seeking professional licensure or certification
- Pursuing further education
Once a diploma has been issued, a fee will be required to obtain a replacement. Students who wish to request a new diploma, including a name change, must submit a replacement diploma order. Instructions for ordering a replacement diploma are available here Please note that diplomas are not printed in house and will take time to arrive.
* Preferred Names may not be used for purposes of fraud or misrepresentation. The University reserves the right to remove a Preferred Name if it contains inappropriate or offensive language. Inappropriate use of the preferred name, including but not limited to misrepresentation or attempting to avoid a legal obligation, may be cause for denying the request.
Errors on Diploma:
Diplomas issued with errors will be replaced free of charge provided that the Registrar’s office is notified within one year of conferral date. The original diploma must be returned before the reprinted one will be sent out.
Replacement Diplomas:
Replacement Diploma Request Form
The name printed on the replacement will be the name from your original diploma.
If you have legally changed your name, please order your replacement diploma using the paper form and send it in with a copy of the documentation verifying your name change, and we will print the replacement diploma with your new name.
All information submitted on the replacement diploma form must be verified by the Registrar before we order the document.
Only the student may order a replacement diploma.
Diploma Styles:
Replacement diplomas are printed in the current style of Utica College or Utica University diplomas with current signatures. The word “Replacement” is printed at the bottom of the document.