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Diploma Preparation and Replacement

The Office of the Registrar handles the ordering of diplomas for graduating students as well as requests for replacement diplomas and error corrections.

Include the following personal information in all diploma requests. Please use the Request for Replacement Diploma Form PDF document icon:

  • Date Requested
  • Name registered while attending Northwestern University
  • Social Security Number
  • Name to be printed on diploma(s) if different from above (subject to verification)
  • School(s) attended
  • Degree(s) awarded
  • Date(s) Degree(s) were awarded (month & year)
  • Mailing address
  • Number of diploma(s) requested
  • Reason for requesting replacement diploma(s)
  • Signature (request will not be processed without signature)
  • Contact telephone number and/or e-mail address

Replacement Diplomas: Orders may be placed by mail or fax. E-mail and telephone orders are not accepted. The request must be placed by the student who acheived the degree. Your personal information, including your signature, must be included in the request. The ordering process takes six to eight weeks and there is a charge of $50 for each replacement diploma.

Error on Diplomas: Request in writing a corrected diploma from the Office of the Registrar. Please fold and return the diploma with the error to the address listed below. Include your personal information in the request. There is no charge for a single, corrected diploma.

Where to Send Your Request:

Office of the Registrar
Attn: Diploma Services
Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1118

Fax: (847)491-8458

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