Diplomas

Rice University covers the cost of the degree recipient's diploma upon successful completion of all requirements and the approval of the graduation list at a general meeting of all faculty, usually scheduled a day or two prior to the May commencement ceremony. Diplomas are ordered from the diploma company the Monday after the commencement ceremony and are then mailed to degree recipients' permanent address listed in ESTHER.  Graduates should expect to received their diplomas in late July.  Diplomas will be mailed in a protective tube via certified mail requiring a signature at the time of delivery.

Diploma Dimensions

Rice University diplomas are large in size and generally require framing by a professional framer. The dimensions are 18 inches wide by 23 inches tall.

Diploma Name

The diploma will list your name, degree, and any applicable university (Latin) honors. Completed approved majors or minors are not listed. Your diploma will be printed with the name that you provide on the "Application for Degree" form. Names are printed in all capital letters.

Obtaining Your Diploma

Please see the Obtaining Your Diploma page.

Handling and Framing Your Diploma

Please see the Handling and Framing Instructions.

Facsimile (or Miniature) Diploma

Occassionally a degree recipient may require an official document on letter-sized paper confirming their Rice degree.  In these instances, a Rice University degree recipient may request a miniature Facsimile Diploma . This document is a mirror image of the standard diploma, only smaller. The cost of a Facsimile Diploma is $15.  Orders can be mailed or faxed to the Office of the Registrar.  Please see the contact information below.  Orders are not processed until full payment is received.  Please allow 5-7 business days for processing. 

Ordering a Replacement Diploma

If your diploma has been lost or damaged, you may request a replacement diploma by filling out the Replacement Diploma Request , contacting our office at (713) 348-4999 or emailing registrar@rice.edu. All payments must be received before the order will be placed. Please allow at least six weeks for orders to be filled.  For a complete list of fees, visit the Cashier's Office.

Diplomas:
Sheepskin $115
Parchment $40

Mailing Fees:
Domestic $30
International $35

Please make checks payable to Rice University and mail to:

Rice University
Office of the Registrar- MS 57
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005

(713) 348-5921 (fax)

Credit card payments are not accepted at this time.