Awarding of Degree & Diploma

Degree Conferral

When you have completed the requirements for your degree and your graduation application has been approved, your transcript will be updated to show that your degree has been awarded. This can take 4 to 5 weeks after grades are posted for the semester since every application must be individually scrutinized to ensure that all the requirements for the awarding of the degree have been met.

After the degree is posted, the official transcript will reflect the student’s earned degree. The unofficial transcript and degree verification also reflect earned degrees. See View or Order Transcripts for instructions on how to view your degree once it's posted. Degree verifications can be requested via an enrollment verification.

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.

Dual Degrees

What is a second major?

To graduate with two undergraduate majors, you need to complete approximately 120-130 credits and will need to finish both majors concurrently. A diploma will be awarded for the first major and a notation denoting both majors will be reflected on your official transcript.

What is a second bachelor?

For a second degree, you will need a minimum of 150 credits and you will receive a second diploma.

Notary Services

FIU offers notary services on a limited basis. We offer notarizations on official FIU hardcopy transcripts and diplomas at no cost to you. All requests must be initiated by the student/alumni.

Our office provides the notarization needed for the apostille process; however we do not provide the apostille certification on these documents. Please visit the Procedure for Apostille Certification for more information.

Please email notary@fiu.edu to initiate a notary request.

Please note that only hard copy transcripts will be notarized. To request a duplicate copy of your diploma, please visit Diploma & Award of Degree.

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