Diplomas
Diplomas are awarded by the College of William and Mary at the completion of the degree requirements and are presented to business, law, and undergraduate students at the Commencement ceremonies in the spring. All others are shipped to the student, unless otherwise requested by the student. Students graduating in the summer or winter terms will have their diplomas shipped to them, unless otherwise requested by the student.
Request a Replacement Diploma
Replacement diplomas may be obtained from the Office of the University Registrar. To request a replacement diploma, please send a letter to:
Office of the University Registrar
The College of William and Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Please be sure to include the following information:
- Name at Graduation
- Name you want to appear on new diploma
- Proof of Legal Name Change (if name is different from record at graduation)
- Social Security Number
- Date of Graduation and Degree Earned
- Address to send diploma (via UPS; Street address needed; PO Boxes are not acceptable)
- Daytime phone number
- Check for $25 payable to The College of William and Mary
Requests for replacement diplomas are fulfilled in approximately four (4) weeks.
Request a "Certified" Diploma (Apostille)
English Translation of Diploma
