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Who can request this certificate?

Graduates of Harvard College, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), and Harvard professional schools.

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Requirements

HarvardKey Authentication Active HarvardKey credentials or alumni login on My.Harvard.
Degree Conferral Confirmation Senate/President and Fellows degree conferral status confirmed on academic record.
Financial Clearance No outstanding balances or library obligations with the Student Accounts Office.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Access My.Harvard or CeDiploma Portal

    Log in to My.Harvard using your HarvardKey and navigate to the "Diploma & Certificates" section.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Select Delivery Type

    Choose between instant Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma) download or physical parchment re-order.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Confirm Mailing Address & Payment

    Enter destination address and complete payment via credit card.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Receive and Validate

    Physical diplomas are shipped with tracking; CeDiplomas can be verified by employers instantly using the 12-digit CeDiD number.

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Certificate fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
Initial Physical Diploma (at Commencement) $0 (Free) Included in graduation fees Verified
Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma) $15.00 High-security cryptographic PDF with 12-digit CeDiD validation Verified
Replacement Diploma Parchment $100.00 Printed with original Latin text and contemporary signatures Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround 3 - 5 business days for CeDiploma; 4 - 6 weeks for replacement parchment Based on published guidelines · Source 1
06 · Delivery options
Electronic / Secure PDF Supported
Physical Courier (DHL/FedEx) Supported
In-person collection Registry inquiry
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International transcript requests

If your transcript is going outside United States, check the recipient's requirements first. Many international universities and evaluation services only accept transcripts sent directly by the institution.

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WES and credential evaluation

Credential evaluators such as World Education Services (WES) usually require transcripts to come directly from the institution in a sealed envelope or through a verified electronic channel. Always include your WES reference number.

TranscriptHow is not affiliated with WES or any evaluation service. Always confirm requirements on the evaluator's official website.

Official sources

1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026
Official institution source Harvard University Office of the University Registrar registrar.fas.harvard.edu · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

A CeDiploma is an official, secure, and verifiable PDF version of your Harvard diploma that includes a 12-digit Certified Electronic Document Identifier (CeDiD) which employers can validate globally in real time.