Parchment is the vendor that UWF uses to print and manage diplomas.  All financial holds must be cleared before a diploma will be issued; you may see a comprehensive list of holds that may affect your diploma on the UWF Holds & Definitions Confluence Page. Awarding of your degree is contingent upon your degree audit indicating 100% complete, in addition to your record going through a final review to confirm completion of all requirements. Once your degree is awarded you will receive an email confirming the award within 24 hours. Your awarded degree will immediately be reflected on any transcript you order. 

Diploma Types 

Courtesy Electronic Diplomas

Students earning a bachelor's degree or higher will receive a courtesy electronic diploma at no cost approximately 2-4 weeks following the degree awarding period. All financial holds must be cleared before the courtesy electronic diploma will be released. Should you not receive your courtesy electronic diploma, please note that after one year of the degree being awarded; a diploma request must be submitted in all cases.          

Hard Copy Diplomas

If you wish to obtain a hard copy of your diploma, please wait until after you receive your courtesy electronic diploma to place an order for a printed copy. Visit the How to Submit a Diploma Request Confluence Page for detailed instructions.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for the processing of a Diploma Request. If the request was placed before receiving the courtesy electronic diploma please note the timeframe begins the day the electronic diploma is issued for the previously submitted request. 

Parchment is the vendor that UWF uses to print and manage diplomas. You may track your diploma by logging into Parchment and clicking "Track Delivery".  Please contact the Parchment diploma printing team by email at membersupport@parchment.com to inquire regarding replacing a lost/damaged diploma. If you need assistance accessing your MyUWF account, Contact the ITS HelpDesk at (850) 474-2075 or helpdesk@uwf.edu.  ​The dimensions for the printed diploma are 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.  

Diploma Name

To ensure accuracy and consistency, the name shown on your diploma must reflect your legal name as recorded with the University at the time your degree is conferred. The following guidelines apply:

Name Format Guidelines

  • The diploma must include your legal first and last name as on file.

  • Your middle name is optional. You may choose to:

    • Include the full middle name,

    • Use only the middle initial, or

    • Omit the middle name entirely.

  • If you wish to include a middle name or initial, it must already be on record as part of your legal name with the University.

  • Nicknames, informal variations, or preferred names cannot be used.

Name Changes & Diploma Issuance

  • If you need to change or correct your name before the diploma is issued, submit a Student Data Change Form through MyUWF, along with appropriate legal documentation (e.g., government-issued ID, court order, marriage certificate).

  • Name change requests must be completed and approved prior to degree award in order to appear correctly on the original diploma.

  • If you request a name change after your degree has been awarded, you will need to request a new diploma reflecting the updated name (and any associated fees will apply).

Diploma Format

Diplomas reflect name, degree earned, major/program, university honors (if applicable), and degree date.  The program code is determined by the department and thus we are unable to change the major/program names because they are determined by their respective departments. 

Displaying Your Diploma

The UWF Bookstore has diploma frames available that provide students with several options for showcasing hard copies of diplomas. Visit the UWF Bookstore Website for a selection of frames.

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