| Degree Conferral and Diploma Timeline | You are receiving this message because our records indicate that you are a candidate for degree for the fall 2024 session.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Below is a general timeline for when your degree may be conferred and you could receive your digital and print diplomas.
| Dates |
Process |
| Dec. 27, 2024 |
Fall 2024 grades are due and added to students' records. |
| Dec. 30, 2024–Jan. 17, 2025 |
Degree candidates reviewed for eligibility to graduate. All transfer coursework and grades for incompletes must be on your record by Jan. 17, 2025, for your degree to be conferred. |
| Jan. 6–17, 2025 |
Degrees are conferred and degree notations will appear on your official transcript with Dec. 20, 2024, as the conferral date. You will receive an email when your degree is conferred. |
| Jan. 27–31, 2025 |
Digital and print diplomas are available for students whose degrees are conferred by Jan. 9, 2025. You will receive an email when your digital diploma is released, and a second email when your printed diploma is shipped. |
| Feb. 10–14, 2025 |
Digital and print diplomas are available for students whose degrees are conferred by Jan. 17, 2025. You will receive an email when your digital diploma is released, and a second email when your printed diploma is shipped. |
Please note: Not all degrees are conferred at the same time. Conferral may vary by college and within colleges.
This timeline accounts for observed University of Iowa holidays for standard, domestic USPS mail. For information about international mailing, please visit the Diploma FAQ webpage. | | Additional Proof of Graduation
If you need proof of graduation before you receive your diploma, you have the following options after you receive your conferral email:
- Order a transcript in MyUI.
- Order a degree verification letter in MyUI.
- Request a degree verification from the National Student Clearinghouse using MyUI (Student Information > Documentation & Reports > National Student Clearinghouse).
| | | | Ordering Fall 2024 Certificates If you would like to order a fall 2024 certificate, use our Credential Order Form after you have received your conferral email in January.
- If you would like to order a printed certificate select Paper Certificate
- If you would like to order a CeCertificate (digital) select CeCertificate (graduates spring 2022 and later)
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