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Diplomas and Graduation
When can I expect to receive my diploma?
The Registrar's Office staff have 6 weeks from the official graduation
date to clear all students for graduation. After the 6 week deadline,
diplomas will begin to be mailed. A general guideline for this mailing
is:
If your graduation date is:
February, your diploma will be mailed in April.
May, your diploma will be mailed in August.
September, your diploma will be mailed in November.
What name will be printed on my diploma?
Diplomas are printed using the diploma name listed in SPIRE. You can view and update your
diploma name in your SPIRE Student Center Graduation information. For help with updating your diploma
name, use the OIT help located here. If
you no longer have access to SPIRE, send a written letter which includes your name, student id or social security
number, date of graduation, the name you want printed on your diploma,and your signature to the address listed below. We will not change the name on your diploma
without written authorization from you.
Where will my diploma be mailed?
Diplomas are mailed to the diploma address we have listed for you. You can view and update this
address in your SPIRE Student Center Graduation information. For help with updating your diploma
address use the OIT help located here. If
you no longer have access to SPIRE, send a written letter which includes your name, student id or social security
number, date of graduation, the address where you would like your
diploma mailed, and your signature to the address listed below. We will not send your diploma to an
address other than your diploma address without written authorization from you.
How can I order a replacement diploma?
You can order a replacement diploma by submitting a signed request which must include the following:
Name
UMass ID or social security number
Date of birth
Date of graduation
What happened to original diploma (lost, destroyed, etc)
Address to which replacement diploma should be mailed
Your signature
A replacement fee of $25.00 must also be submitted at the time of request in the form of check or money order and made out to: University of Massachusetts
Send the request to:
Diploma & Graduation Services
209 Whitmore Building
University of Massachusetts
181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA. 01003-4792
Please Note: Replacement diplomas take at least 4-6 weeks to arrive.
Who can I call if I have a question about my diploma?
Call (413) 545-0555 and press option 3 for inquiries, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Or send in a letter with your full name, student id or social security number, date of birth and date of graduation to:
Office of the University Registrar
Attention: Diploma and Graduation Services
University of Massachusetts Amherst
209 Whitmore Administration Building
181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9313
Where Can I Get More Information About Commencement?
Visit the Undergraduate Commencement page for complete details about the annual Commencement ceremony.
How do I change my graduation date?
You can change your graduation date in your SPIRE Student Center Graduation information. For help with updating your graduation date
use the OIT help located here.
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