Diploma Types
Paper Diploma: A ceremonial document issued on “diploma paper” (thick cardstock with the university name and seal in decorative foil).

Electronic Diploma: A digital version of the diploma that students can download, share on social media, and send to third parties.

Replacement Diploma: A paper diploma intended to replace a copy that was lost or damaged or to provide the student with more than one display copy (e.g., for home and office). Has the design and signatures that are current at the time the replacement is ordered.

Certified Diploma: A photocopy of the paper diploma which has been stamped as authentic with the Registrar's signature, university seal, and the words “certified to be a true copy”. Intended to provide verification of degree for entities that require a diploma for that purpose (e.g., residencies, licensing bodies, employers of MD, DMD, or nursing students).

Timeline 
Paper Diplomas are mailed 6-8 weeks after the last day of the term in which you graduated. Degrees are awarded only once a term on the last day of the term, and you must submit a graduation application to have your degree awarded and get your diploma.

Mailing Address 
Diplomas are mailed to your primary address. We use the address on record on the last day of the term in which you're graduating. You can change your address in Student Self-Service. If you change your address before the last day of the term, your diploma will be mailed to the updated address.

Changing Your Diploma Name 
Current students and alumni who graduated less than a year ago:
Step 1: Complete a legal name change with the Office of the Registrar.
Step 2: Email our office at regohsu@ohsu.edu to let us know that you have submitted a name change and would like to update your diploma name.

Alumni who graduated over a year ago:
Step 1: File a legal name change with the Office of the Registrar.
Step 2: Order a Replacement Diploma through Parchment.

Degree Date
Your diploma will display the date on which your degree is officially conferred. Degrees are conferred on the last day of the term as per the published academic calendar.

Convocation and Diplomas
The Convocation and Hooding ceremonies provide a joyful occasion for you to celebrate your achievement with your classmates, friends, and family. However these celebrations are primarily symbolic, and your degree has not yet been awarded at the time they occur. Only after all grades have been submitted and we have double-checked that you meet all degree requirements will your degree be awarded and your paper diploma printed. Your paper diploma will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks after the end of the term.

Ordering a Certified Diploma (please read in full before requesting this service)
When ordering a Certified Diploma, you will need to provide a copy for certification unless you are in one of the student groups listed below. Copies or scans of diplomas can be emailed or faxed to the Registrar's Office at regohsu@ohsu.edu or 503-494-4629.

OHSU has retained copies of diplomas for all graduates beginning spring 2023 or later, for M.D. graduates since 1996, and D.M.D. graduates since 2011; students in these groups do not need to provide a copy of their diploma. All other students must provide the diploma copy for us to certify.

If you do not have a copy of your diploma in your possession, you may order a replacement diploma first (see below). If you do order a replacement diploma, you will be able to order print or electronic (or both). An electronic diploma will meet the need for many users. Instructions on how to request a certified diploma are available on the Ordering Transcripts and Other Documents page (select "Certified Copy of Diploma"). The certified diploma is a photocopy of your diploma on regular paper. It bears the Registrar's signature and OHSU seal, and is mostly used for verification purposes. It is not an paper or replacement diploma, as defined above. Alumni who graduated spring 2023 or later: before ordering a certified copy of your diploma, check to see if your third party will accept an electronic copy of your diploma, which you can obtain through your Parchment account.

Ordering a Replacement Diploma
Instructions on how to order a replacement diploma are available on the Ordering Transcripts and Other Documents page. The replacement diploma will look similar to your original diploma, although it will use the current diploma style and bear the signatures of current officials. If you received a damaged diploma, contact Parchment right away to request a replacement free of charge. Instructions are included with your original diploma. Replacement diplomas may require up to 8 weeks.