Official diplomas are awarded upon the completion of degree requirements and are Montana State University's recognition of individual achievement. Diplomas are printed with the academic term end date in which the degree is granted.

Diploma Name Request

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This request is for diploma spelling ONLY. Format will not be reflected automatically in the official Commencement program.
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Delivery Information

Degree Candidates, please update your Mailing Address in MyInfo to ensure we mail your diploma to the correct address.

Diplomas can be expected to be received within the following time frame:

  • Spring Graduates – JULY
  • Summer Graduates – OCTOBER
  • Fall Graduates – MARCH

*Please note that for initial diploma orders upon graduation, there is not a way to rush or expedite the order from the time frame listed above.

 
*NOTICE* The "Search Diploma Status"  function (above) is only available for students who graduated Fall 2016 or later. For students who graduated prior to Fall 2016, please send an email to diplomas@montana.edu for Diploma Status inquiries.

Replacement Diplomas

Individuals who wish to order replacement copies of previously awarded diplomas may do so by sending a signed request and payment (check or money order) to the Office of the Registrar.

Requests usually take 2-3 weeks to print and proof, after which the official diploma is mailed to the graduate.

Rush processing is also available. Rush processing usually takes 2-3 days for printing and proofing. The total $95.00* cost includes:

  • $25 Diploma Cost
  • $25 Printer's Rush Fee
  • $45 UPS Next Day Air

*This cost is for US deliveries only; for international rush processing, please contact the office.

Replacement diploma requests may be made with the Replacement Diploma Order Form or by providing the following information:

  1. Your Full Name including any Previous Names
  2. Social Security Number or Student ID Number
  3. Date of Birth
  4. Degree Awarded
  5. Graduation Term and Year
  6. Name as it should be printed on the diploma
  7. Address, City, State, Zip (Country) diploma is to be sent to
  8. Your signature - required!
  9. $25.00 for standard processing or $95.00* for rush processing (*this cost is for US deliveries only; for international rush processing, please contact the office)

Mail your signed requests with payment (check or money order) to:

Montana State University
111 Montana Hall
P.O. Box 172660
Bozeman, MT 59717-2660

Questions about diploma orders, mailing addresses, or international rush processing costs should be addressed to diplomas@montana.edu.