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 the Faculty Senate Plenary Meeting
.
For reference purposes, a sample of the archival-quality parchment diploma is on display in the Office of the Registrar.
We urge you to inspect your diploma immediately upon receipt to confirm that all information is correct. If you discover an error on your diploma, you must return it to the Office of the Registrar within six (6) months of receipt so that a new diploma can be ordered for you at no charge. If your diploma contains an error and is returned to our office after the six (6) month period, a new diploma will be reordered for you at your expense.
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.
Facsimile (or Miniature) Diploma
Occasionally a Rice University degree recipient may require an official document on letter-sized paper confirming their Rice degree. In these instances, the 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 $20, and orders are not processed until full payment is received. Processing time is approximately 5-7 business days; please make check, or money order, payable to Rice University and mail your order to the Office of the Registrar. Currently, we cannot accept payment by credit card.
Ordering a Replacement Diploma
If your diploma has been lost or damaged, you may request a replacement diploma via the Replacement Diploma Request
. Full payment must be received before the order will be placed.
Diplomas:
Parchment $50
Sheepskin $120 (by special request only)
Mailing Fees:
Domestic $30
International $50
Processing time is approximately six weeks; please make check or money order payable to Rice University and mail your order to the Office of the Registrar. Currently, we cannot accept payment by credit card.