Diplomas

Diplomas will be delivered to graduates at the address listed on their graduation application six to ten weeks after graduation. If this address changes after the application is submitted, please notify the Office of the University Registrar at [email protected]. 

Diplomas for students with certain holds on their account cannot be ordered while holds remain. Once holds are cleared, please review the information below regarding holds in order to request the release of your diploma. 

What is a CeDiploma? How can I access mine? Where can my employer validate my digital credential?

Please review the information about Certified Electronic Diplomas here. On this page, you can also find additional details about security features and a portal for validating the digital credential. (Please note that CeDiplomas^® are only available for degrees awarded Spring 2020 and forward.)

Information Included on a UTC Diploma

• The graduate's name
• Degree title (e.g., Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts; etc.)
• Primary Program/Major (e.g., Chemistry; English; etc.)
• University Honors Designation (i.e., "Latin Honors")
  • for eligible undergraduate students only

Important Details:

• For more information on degree titles, please see Undergraduate Degree and Graduation Requirements in the Undergraduate catalog.
• Concentrations are not included on UTC's diplomas (e.g., Biochemistry, Creative Writing, etc.)
• Minors are not included on UTC's diplomas
• Students who complete more than one program/major within a single degree (e.g., two majors under a Bachelor of Science degree) will receive one diploma and will select the major to include on the diploma through the commencement RSVP process.
• Prior to December 2022, only the degree was listed on diplomas.
• For more information about university honors, please see After You've Applied. 

UTC Diploma Measurements

effective December 2022 and forward

• Doctoral diplomas: 14" tall x 17" wide
• All other diplomas (bachelor, master, education specialist, etc.): 12" tall x 15" wide

Replacement/Additional diploma orders are processed through our partner Paradigm. We submit a batch order around the 5th day of each month that includes newly submitted orders. Expedited shipping & processing time is available for an additional fee (details below).

• Standard orders are typically processed within 4 weeks; printing takes up to 10 days and delivery is standard USPS mail.
• Rush processing for printing within 5 days or printing within 24 hours is available for an additional fee.
• Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee.
  • UPS ground shipping within the United States typically arrives in 1-3 days
  • UPS Global Express shipping International typically arrives in 3-5 days
• Replacement/additional diplomas will reflect the signatures of current administrators.
• Replacement/additional diplomas will reflect the current formatting standards in place.
  • Depending on date of degree conferral, replacement/additional diplomas may not be an exact replica of the original document.
• Orders from students with a hold will not be processed. Once the hold is resolved, a new order is required.
• If your legal name has changed since you received your original diploma, please complete the legal name change process.
  • Submit copies of marriage certificate, divorce degree, court order, etc. by email to [email protected]
  • If supporting documents are not received, diploma names will be printed as it originally appeared on the diploma.

Click here to place an order. 

Financial Obligations

In compliance with Tennessee law, all financial obligations to the University such as fees, tuition, parking fines, library fines, transcript fees, or return of any rented or borrowed equipment must be cleared before your diploma can be released or any transcript request can be fulfilled.

Senior Exit Exam

Graduation requirements for all undergraduate students include completion of the Senior Exit Exam. If you have not completed this requirement, please contact the UTC Testing Center at 423-425-5305. Diplomas will not be released to students who have not completed the Senior Exit Exam.

Cleared Your Holds? Let Us Know!

The following is not required for most students, and should only be completed by recent graduates who have cleared holds (monetary, senior exit exam, etc.) AFTER diplomas have been shipped. If this applies to you, submit a Diploma Mailing Request form.