Diplomas

Things to Remember

Double check your name and address

• Check your application: Login to Testudo, select "Graduation Application and Diploma Status" then scroll down to "SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS" to review the diploma name and mailing address that was submitted on your application.
• Verify your address: If you need to change your diploma mailing address, you can do so on your graduation application in Testudo before the posted deadlines. Please allow 24-48 hours for the change to be visible in Testudo.  
• Verify your name: If you need to change your diploma name, email diploma@umd.edu before the posted deadlines. Don't forget to include your UID in the email.
• Diploma changes:  Any changes to name or address after the specified date for your term will require you to order another diploma at cost using the Testudo Diploma Remake Request.

Plan ahead & stay informed

• Degree dates: Review Diploma Delivery for information on when degrees will post to transcripts and when diplomas will be placed in the mail.
• USPS tracking: Be on the lookout for emails to your @terpmail.umd.edu or @umd.edu email address from both diploma@umd.edu (Diploma Services) and info@paradigm-corp.com (Paradigm) for important diploma reminders and USPS tracking information.
• Hold for pick-up: Diplomas that are “hold for pick-up” will not subsequently be mailed.
  • Diplomas that are picked up will come with a manilla envelope (please plan for inclement weather accordingly).
  • Authorization for another party to pick-up a diploma can be found in Diploma Delivery FAQ's.
• Damaged diplomas: UMD is not responsible for inclement weather during diploma delivery - please plan accordingly based on estimated delivery times provided in the tracking.
  • Damaged diplomas can be remade at cost using Diploma Remake Request.
• Receiving and opening your package: Diplomas are delivered in tubes that do not typically fit in standard mailboxes. Be sure to refer to Diploma Delivery FAQ's for sizes and instructions on how to open the tube without damaging your diploma.

Check your printed diploma for accuracy

• Once your diploma is received, check that the information printed is correct.
• Graduates have 120 days from the mailing date of their diploma to notify Office of the University Registrar of grammatical errors on their diploma. After this period, a diploma remake order is required.

Other diploma options

• Graduates have the option to purchase a Certified Electronic Diploma for $13.95.
• Graduates have the option to purchase a Diploma Remake Request for $50.
• UMD-specific diploma frames are available for purchase through various retailers.