Diplomas are printed at the end of each month. You will receive correspondence, through your student UA e-mail account, when your diploma is ready for pick-up at Enrollment Services, One Stop Student Services in the University Center. If you are unable to pick up your diploma - request diploma be mailed. If you intend to have another individual pick up your diploma they will be required to 1) present a written signed letter of permission with a copy of your photo ID attached and 2) their own photo ID to verify their identity.

Students who graduate with more than one degree (e.g., B.A. and B.S.) will receive a separate diploma for each degree awarded. A student who graduates with more than one major in a single degree (e.g., B.B.A. Accounting and B.B.A. Finance) will receive one diploma with the exception of those students who are admitted into the programs separately (submitted separate applications for admission and separate applications for graduation).

With the exception of student's majoring in Justice for whom a minor is required, minors do not appear on the diploma. However, your minor will be reflected on your UAA transcript.

Students must satisfy all unpaid student account balances through the UAA Accounting Office before their diploma will be released.

The name on your diploma will be the official name on file with the University at the time of printing. Diplomas will be printed with first name, middle initial, last name. UAA will print full middle and maiden names upon request. Alternate versions of first names will be determined on a case by case basis. Inquiries may be sent to degrees@uaa.alaska.edu.

A replacement diploma may be issued in instances of loss or damage to the original or based on name change or for the purpose of apostille certification. In all instances complete and return Application for Replacement Diploma form with $25 fee.

Graduates wishing to order a replacement diploma for a change of name must submit Change Form along with documentation.

Processing time is 7-10 days beginning the day Registrar office receives request and processed Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except holidays and during winter break.

All replacement diplomas will be printed with current University President, Chancellor, and Chair of the Board of Regents signatures and will have the words "Replacement Diploma issued (date)" printed under the university seal.

At the end of one year, any unclaimed/returned diplomas will be shredded. Students should contact Registrar's Office for current procedures for reprinting a shredded diploma.