Diplomas

Diplomas are mailed to your home address which you can update online. See how to change your address on your personal records.

The diploma is an official, legal document and must reflect your true and correct legal name. Name changes require specific documentation depending on the reason for the change. See how to change your name on your personal records.

Here are some frequently asked questions about diplomas:

When will I get my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed out 6 to 8 weeks after semester grades have been posted to students who have officially graduated, with no outstanding financial obligations due to the university.
Will my second major/minor show on my diploma?
No, only your primary major will be on your diploma. Any second majors or minor(s) you earned will be reflected on your transcript.
I finished my courses in Summer A, why do I have to wait 4 weeks after Summer C to get my diploma?
Summer is considered one semester. Therefore, degree posting begins at the end of Summer C.
How can I get a duplicate copy of my diploma?
The university issues only one diploma upon graduation, showing official proof that you have been awarded a degree by Florida International University. Students wishing to acquire a duplicate diploma should re-order their diploma.
How do I re-order my diploma?
Students who wish to re-order a diploma should fill out a Diploma Re-Order Form and submit it with proof of payment ($10) to the Office of the Registrar. Re-orders may take several weeks to complete.

A secure, verifiable and official PDF you can share!

Florida International University now offers digital diplomas! These are electronic credentials known as a CeDiploma!

Accessing Your Digital Diploma

You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredentialTrust. To request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to resend the link.

Validation

Employers can easily validate the authenticity of a CeDiploma using our Validation Services.

Validate a digital credential

Benefits of Going Digital

It's a secure, verifiable and official PDF you can share!

Employers love the CeDiploma! It is simple to read, easy to understand, and is directly validated by your institution in seconds.
Enjoy unlimited sharing with family, friends, and employers. You can even share it on social media!
Show instant proof of your education using Validation Services.
Save the PDF on as many devices as you want.
Enhance your resume by adding the CeDiD* and validation URL directly to it!

*CeDiD = a unique 12-digit Certified Electronic Document Identifier

Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates. For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

For additional information about digital credentials, their features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com.

FAQs

How do I know if the CeCredential I received is valid?
There are two ways to validate your certified electronic credential:
1. Validate through the institution’s website by clicking the link on the 2nd page of the CeCredential and typing the necessary information where indicated.
2. If you are using Adobe Reader or Acrobat 9.0 or higher you will be able to view the Digital Signature which is part of the overall security of the document, detailed on the second page of the document.
Please note: Other PDF/web browsers and some mobile devices may not be able to read the Digital Signature.
Why does the certificate used to digitally sign the documents say CeCredential Trust?
CeCredential Trust is the branded name of the digital signature that Paradigm uses to digitally sign the CeCredential.
I am using a web browser to open the PDF, but it will not open properly.
The CeCredential is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader. Some features may not be available when viewed in a web browser’s default viewer. Please change the default viewer in your web browser so that it utilizes Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
Attn. Mac users: When viewing an official electronic credential from the Institution, the software utilizes Adobe’s secure certified PDF technology and therefore may only be viewed using the free Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat 9.0 or higher. The default Mac preview application will not display the document correctly.
My digital signature is yellow and says, “The validity of the document certification is UNKNOWN. The author could not be verified.” What do I do?
Your trusted certificates may be out of date. In order to ensure that your digital signature can be properly read, make sure to update your AATL trusted certificates in the Trust Manager of Adobe Reader or Acrobat. To do this in Adobe Acrobat DC, go to Edit => Preferences => Trust Manager. Then, in the section for Automatic Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL) updates, click the Update Now button.
I don’t have a CeCredential available. Why not?
This service to students began with graduates from the Summer term of 2024 and is not retroactive.
What if I try to print my CeCredential?
The CeCredential has printing disabled as a security feature. Your CeCredential is official as long as it is in its original form.
Can I obtain a CeDiploma if I have an outstanding obligation due to the university?
If you have any outstanding obligations to the institution, you will not be eligible for the CeDiploma.