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Certified Electronic Credential

Northwestern University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertificate)!

sample Northwestern diploma

Watch an Overview video to learn more!

Credential Retrieval

You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredentialTrust. If you need to request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to Resend the link.

Graduates prior to June 2021 can order a CeDiploma using the diploma order form.

Key Benefits

  • More than a paper credential
    • An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!
  • Different from a transcript
    • Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
    • Proof of education with only the important details.
    • Simple for employers to read and understand.
  • Better than an eDiploma
  • Enhances your resume
    • Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)

Credential Validation – demo

Highly Secure:

  • Each CeDiploma and/or CeCertificate can be independently validated here by future employers, State Government Licensing Agencies and any other entity that wishes to validate your achievement.
  • The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
  • For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates.

For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com