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Certificates

Certificate Delivery

The Office of the University Registrar mails certificates to summer and fall graduates and to spring graduates who do not receive their certificate at the Commencement ceremony.  Students must meet all financial obligations before their certificate can be released. Graduates who have not received their certificate by the following dates are advised to call (615) 322-7701. 

  • August graduates who have not received their certificates by the end of September
  • December graduates who have not received their certificates by the end of January
  • May graduates who have not received their certificates by the end of June

Certificate Content

  • Student’s name
  • Vanderbilt school
  • Conferral date of the certificate
  • Certificate area of studies

Certificate Size

The certificate size is 8.5” x 11”, printed portrait.

Replacement Certificates

Alumni may request a replacement certificate if the original certificate has been lost or destroyed. Please note that replacement certificates carry the style and signatures of the current diploma. There will be a charge of $100 for a replacement certificate, plus any related shipping costs. 

Applications for replacement certificates are placed via Paradigm. You will be directed from the ordering platform to make payment via PayPal. Once your order is submitted, it can take approximately 4 to 6 weeks to receive your paper replacement certificate. Expedited shipping is an option for an additional fee.  

Please contact Lynn Cutright for assistance: lynn.cutright@vanderbilt.edu. 

CeCertificates

Effective Spring 2026, all Vanderbilt certificate recipients are provided a Certified Electronic Certificate upon graduation.