Certified Electronic Credential Overview

The University of Massachusetts Amherst now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertificate) to the UMass graduates of February 2018 and forward in addition to paper diplomas!

CeDiploma On Tablet


Watch an Overview video to learn more!

Order your CeDiploma within SPIRE using Main Menu > Academics > Graduation > Electronic Diploma.

There is a $17.95 charge for this service.

Key Benefits

  • More than a paper credential
    • An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!
  • Different from a transcript
    • Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
    • Proof of education with only the important details.
    • Simple for employers to read and understand.
  • Better than an eDiploma
  • Enhances your resume
    • Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)

Credential Validation – demo

Highly Secure:

  • Each CeDiploma and/or CeCertificate can be independently validated here by future employers, State Government Licensing Agencies and any other entity that wishes to validate your achievement.
  • The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
  • For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates.

For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential and its features, please visit cecredentialtrust.com


© 2018   ✦   CeCredential Trust®, CeDiploma®, CeCertificate® and CeDiD® are registered trademarks   ✦   CeCredential™ and TruSeal™ are trademarks
Validation Services is patent pending