Degrees and certificates are awarded to eligible students approximately 2-4 weeks after final grades are received. As a reminder, students can order a free official transcript once their degree or certificate has been awarded and before receiving their diploma or certificate by mail.
Students legal name, degree, major, and Latin honors (if applicable) are listed on the diploma. Concentrations and minors are not printed on the diploma but will be noted on the academic transcript. Students may submit an email request to their degree auditor to change how their name is printed on their diploma or certificate, but it must be received prior to being awarded.
Official diplomas for Southern are issued through Parchment, Inc. Once the degree or certificate has been awarded, students will be notified via their Southern email. The email will request confirmation of your mailing address and include instructions for accessing your e-diploma instantly; paper diplomas/certificates are issued within 4-6 weeks. There is no fee for the original diploma/certificate.
Students may order a duplicate/replacement diploma for a non-refundable $25 fee charged at the time of order.