Design of the diploma

• Issued on 8.5 X 11 thick cardstock
• Printed with the current design, signatures and seal in decorative foil

Mailing the diploma

• Takes 6-8 weeks after the last day of the term in which you graduated
• Sent to the primary mailing address on record
• If your address changes before the last day of the term, you can update it in Student Self-Service 

Name displayed on the diploma

• Your legal name that is on your record which can be changed before the last day of the term
  • Submit a Name Change to update your name
  • Email regohsu@ohsu.edu to let us know you have submitted a name change

Damaged diploma: contact Parchment 
Diploma not received in the mail: contact Parchment

• You can replace a lost or damaged diploma or obtain a duplicate for display purposes and this process may take up to 14 days to process.
• A replacement diploma will include an electronic copy that can be downloaded and shared on social media and sent to third parties.
• For graduates Spring 2023 and forward, your electronic diploma is available for download on Parchment

Design of the diploma 

• Issued on 8.5 X 11 thick cardstock 
• Printed with the current design, signatures and seal in decorative foil

Name displayed on the diploma 

• Your legal name will display on the diploma 
• If you want to change your legal name: 
  •         Submit a Name Change to update your name 
  •         Email regohsu@ohsu.edu to let us know that you have submitted a name change

How to Order:

1. Log in to Parchment Services
2. Enter your email address and press 'Continue'
3. Follow the instructions to place an order
4. On the Dashboard, click on Replacement Diploma or Replacement Certificate 
5. Select the delivery destination/type "Print & Mailed" or "Electronic"
6. Enter the recipient information
7. Complete the authorization and payment process     

Damaged diploma: contact Parchment 
Diploma not received in the mail: contact Parchment

A certified diploma can be used as verification of degree for residencies, licensing bodies or employer.
 

• Printed on plain white paper
  • For a 8.5 X 11 thick cardstock diploma go to Replacement Diploma
• The Office of the Registrar will authenticate with:
  • Signature
  • University seal
  • Words “certified to be a true copy”
• Provide a photocopy of your original diploma to regohsu@ohsu.edu unless you are a:
  • Graduate from Spring 2023 and forward
  • M.D graduate from 1996 and forward
  • D.M.D graduate from 2011 and forward
• If you do not have a copy of your diploma order a:
  • Replacement Diploma 

How to Order:

1. Log in to Parchment Services
2. Enter your email address and press 'Continue'
3. Follow the instructions to place an order
4. On the Dashboard, click on Certify Your Diploma
5. Select the delivery destination
6. Enter the recipient information
7. Complete authorization and payment process

What date will be printed and displayed on the diploma?
The official date the degree was conferred, which is the date of the end of term, as per the Published Academic Calendar.

My paper diploma was lost or damaged, how do I obtain a new one?
Order a Replacement Diploma.

How do I obtain a diploma that is certified directly from the school for an employer/licensing board/residency program? 
If you have an electronic diploma, ask if they will accept that from you as official. Otherwise, request a Certified Diploma.