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.
Name Changes
The diploma name must match the legal first, middle and last name on file with the university. If you want to change the legal first, middle last name that appears on your diploma, submit a Student Data Change Form with supporting legal documentation through MyUWF, and you may find more information here.
*Diploma Request will be issued with the legal name on file with the University. If your name has changed and you want your diploma to bear a new legal name, you must submit a Student Data Change Form with supporting legal documentation through my.uwf.edu before requesting a Diploma Request.
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.