Diploma Information
Fall 2024 Graduates
See the announcement for details on the final degree review and awarding.
In this section, you will learn more about your diploma:
- Conferral Dates
- Name Printed on Your Diploma
- Printing and Delivery Schedule
- Mailing Address
- Diploma Not Received
- Information Displayed on the Diploma
- Holds on Your Account
- Replacement and Duplicates
- Diploma Holders and Medallions
Conferral Dates
See the conferral dates for the most recent and upcoming graduating classes:
Term | Conferral Date |
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Fall 2023 | December 19, 2023 |
Spring 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
Summer 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
Fall 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
Name Printed on Your Diploma
Students may use a name other than their Primary (legal) Name on their diploma. If the student adds a diploma name [pdf] before the deadlines below, we will use that name on their diploma. Otherwise the diploma will show the Primary Name from My91ÁÔÆæ.
Note:
- The Diploma Name will be used exclusively for diplomas. Please properly capitalize all names. If any field contains an initial, a period should immediately follow the letter (ex. A., H. W.).
- Transcripts and official university records will continue to use the student's Primary (legal) Name.
- To update your Primary (legal) Name, submit the .
- After we print a diploma with the Diploma Name, students may for a fee.
Deadlines to add a Diploma Name:
Term | Date |
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Spring | June 1st |
Summer | August 15th |
Fall | January 5th |
Printing and Delivery
We award degrees on a rolling basis and typically print diplomas 4-6 weeks after posting degrees in My91ÁÔÆæ. Typical diploma arrival dates are shown below:
Graduation Term | Expected Delivery |
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Spring | Early July |
Summer | Late September |
Fall | Late February |
Mailing Address
Be sure that your diploma/mailing address is current in My91ÁÔÆæ. Submit any address changes before the deadline below. To update/ verify your address, go to Personal Information section in My91ÁÔÆæ.
We will send diplomas to international addresses. However, the format of these addresses may vary. If you wish to use an international address, update your address in My91ÁÔÆæ and send an email to registrar@sjsu.edu to ensure we get your address in the correct format.
Deadline to add/ update Diploma Address:
Term | Date |
Spring | June 1st |
Summer | August 15th |
Fall | January 5th |
Diploma Not Received
A hold on your account may prevent us from sending your diploma. If you have not received your diploma within two months from the end of the semester, please email your evaluator. Students must report a missing diploma within 7 months of their commencement date. The deadlines are listed below:
July 31: Fall Graduates
Dec 31: Spring Graduates
Mar 31: Summer Graduates
Information Displayed on the Diploma
Your diploma will include all majors, ONE minor, plus Latin and Department Honors
if applicable. If you have more than one minor, contact your evaluator regarding which minor will appear.
Holds on Your Account
Students with financial holds on their account will not receive their diploma. Check My91ÁÔÆæ to see if you have any holds. Inform your graduation evaluator when you have cleared your holds.
Replacement and Duplicates
You may through our official diploma vendor, the Michael Sutter Company.
- Order a replacement diploma: There is a $10 fee for each diploma. Your diploma will be printed and mailed within three to four weeks of your order.
- Order an Official eDiploma: An eDiploma is a signed and certified PDF of your original paper diploma.
Diploma Holders and Medallions
The Office of the Registrar will only send your diploma. For more information about medallions, regalia, or other commencement materials such as a padded holder, visit the commencement site or email the Special Events Team.