| Degree Conferral and Diploma Timeline | You are receiving this message because our records indicate that you are a candidate for degree for the fall 2023 session.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We wanted to share the general timeline for when your degree may be conferred and you could receive your digital and print diplomas.
All communications regarding degree conferral, awarding of minors or certificates, and diplomas will be sent to the email address included on your degree application. Please note: Not all degrees are conferred at the same time. Conferral may vary by college and within colleges.
Dec. 20, 2023
- Fall 2023 grades are due and added to students’ records.
Dec. 21, 2023–Jan. 12, 2024
- Fall 2023 degree candidates are reviewed for eligibility to graduate.
- All transfer coursework and grades for Incompletes must be on your record by Jan. 12, 2024, for your degree to be conferred.
Dec. 25–Dec. 26, 2023
- University Holidays, Office Closed
Dec. 29, 2023–Jan. 12, 2024
- Degrees are conferred and degree notations will appear on your official transcript with Dec. 15, 2023, as the conferral date. You will receive an email when your degree is conferred.
Jan. 1, 2024
- University Holiday, Office Closed
Jan. 15, 2024
- University Holiday, Office Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 22–Jan. 26, 2024
- Digital and print diplomas are available for students whose degrees are conferred by Jan. 2. 2024. You will receive an email when your digital diploma is released, and a second email when your printed diploma is shipped.
Feb. 5–Feb. 9, 2024
- Digital and print diplomas are available for students whose degrees are conferred between Jan. 3–Jan. 12, 2024. You will receive an email when your digital diploma is released, and a second email when your printed diploma is shipped.
Downloading Digital Credentials
You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredential Trust. Be sure to download and save your credential as this link will expire in 14 days.
Diploma Covers
Diploma covers are not mailed with diplomas. Please contact the commencement coordinator for your college to find out if they will provide diploma covers for their graduates. If your college is not providing covers, you may purchase one at the Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore located on the lower level of the Iowa Memorial Union. | | Additional Proof of Graduation
If you need proof of graduation before you receive your diploma, you have the following options after you receive your conferral email:
- Order a transcript in MyUI.
- Order a degree verification letter in MyUI.
- Request a degree verification from the National Student Clearinghouse using MyUI (Student Information > Documentation & Reports > National Student Clearinghouse).
| | | | Ordering Fall 2023 Certificates If you would like to order a fall 2023 certificate, use our Credential Order Form after you have received your conferral email, in January.
- If you would like to order a printed certificate select Certificate (print; all graduates)
- If you would like to order a CeCertificate (digital) select CeCertificate (graduates spring 2022 and later)
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