Diplomas

FormatTING

Students may indicate how they want their name printed on their diploma when they apply for graduation. The first and last names on the diploma must be the legal name listed in MSU’s database. Middle names are optional on the diploma, and a middle initial may be used instead of a full middle name. If a name change is required, please submit the proper documentation before submitting your graduation application to registrar@moreheadstate.edu.

Once degrees are conferred, the students will receive a notification in their MSU email accounts. Diplomas will be mailed to the address provided on the degree application between four and six weeks after degree conferral. Students will receive an email notification once their diploma has shipped.

The University lists only one academic area or major on the diploma. Undergraduate diplomas display the student's legal name, degree, primary academic area or major, and honors (if applicable). Minors and additional majors or areas are not shown on the diploma. However, all completed programs are reflected on the official transcript. An academic area consists of 48 or more credit hours, while a major consists of 30-47 credit hours. Because the area encompasses a more comprehensive curriculum than the major, students who complete both an academic area and an additional major will have the academic area listed on the diploma.

REQUESTING A REPLACEMENT DIPLOMA

Students with lost or damaged diplomas may wish to order a replacement diploma. Please complete and submit the following credential request form for a replacement diploma.

The total cost to process, print and ship the replacement diploma is $28.50. You may check out using a PayPal account, or you can check out as a guest.

MSU REPLACEMENT REQUEST FORM