Diplomas
Receiving your Diploma
Students get their diplomas faster because the diploma is shipped directly to you from Paradigm. Once orders are placed by the Office of the Registrar, most students will receive their diploma within 5-10 business days.
Replacement Diplomas
Graduates who need a replacement diploma will now be able to request and make a payment online. No more paper requests, checks, or stopping by the Office of the Registrar.
Certified Diplomas (CeDiploma)
CeDiploma is a patented digital credential (official, highly secure, and verifiable PDF) and an exact duplicate of the paper diploma. It is a new feature for UH West Oʻahu graduates and will be provided at no additional cost to students graduating Spring 2022 forward.
Receiving your Diploma
All University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu graduates will receive their diplomas approximately 10 weeks after the end of the semester. Students are responsible for ensuring their mailing address on file is correct and an email will be sent to all graduating students when the diplomas are mailed out. Should a student need proof of their degree prior to the release of their diploma, submit an Enrollment Verification Request or Request an Official Transcript. Diplomas and transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations to any University of Hawaiʻi System campus have been cleared. Students must apply to graduate by visiting the Graduation webpage and paying the $25 diploma fee.
Current graduates, starting Spring 2022, will receive the following:
- Diploma Cover
- Diploma (both English and Hawaiian versions)
- CeDiploma (certified electronic diploma)
Replacement Diplomas
Graduates can now order a replacement diploma and submit payment online using our Credential Trust portal. To ensure the integrity of your diploma, the Office of the Registrar will only accept requests made through this portal. Payment by checks, cash, or in-person will no longer be accepted. All replacement diplomas have the word ‘Reissued’ printed in small type at the bottom of the document.
Replacement diploma orders are placed in January, June and September and may take 4-6 weeks to process after the order is placed.
CeDiploma
Beginning with the class of May 2022, UH West Oʻahu graduates will receive the Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma).
There is a one-time charge of $45 for graduates who graduated prior to May 2022 and you will receive your CeDiploma once we verify your graduation information. A CeDiploma maybe requested and purchased by clicking the button below.
The CeDiploma is for electronic use only and not intended to be printed. Learn more about CeDiplomas.
CeDiploma orders are placed in January, June and September and may take 4-6 weeks to process after the order is placed.
A Few Important Notes:
- At this time, Hawaiian language diplomas are only available to UH West Oʻahu graduates awarded degrees from Spring 1995 to present.
- If you request a replacement Hawaiian language diploma, the student’s name, degree, and major, as well as official university signatures appear in English.
- All replacement diplomas and CeDiplomas will contain the current signatures of the chair of the Board of Regents chair, University president, and University chancellor (if applicable).
- To ensure that there are no delays in processing your requests, please make sure your student account is clear of all financial obligations to the University.
FAQs
These are FAQs that commonly appear with our new diploma vendor.
I received my diploma but it was damaged. How do I request a replacement?
Damaged diplomas can be frustrating for you. We find that the USPS is 99% reliable, but there is the occasional damaged diploma even though the mailer is clearly marked ‘DO NOT FOLD”. If your diploma was damaged, we ask that you either email us a picture of the damaged diploma or send it back to us. It will be replaced at no cost to you.
How quickly will I receive my diploma?
Once the Office of the Registrar places the order for diplomas, Paradigm will ship diplomas directly to students within 5-10 business days. International shipments will vary by country, however, most will be delivered within 6-8 weeks.
Will I be notified when my diploma is mailed?
Yes, you will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar notifying you that your diploma is on the way to you.
Will I be able to track my diploma?
Yes, you will be able to track your diploma being mailed to you. Tracking information will be in the email notification you will receive notifying you that your diploma was mailed. We are happy to be able to provide this service to all of our graduating students.
When do I get access to my CeDiploma?
Graduates will get access to their CeDiploma through the University of Hawai’i CeDiploma Portal as soon as the Office of the Registrar places the diploma order requests.
I graduated before Spring 2022, can I obtain a CeDiploma?
Students who graduated before Spring 2022 can purchase a CeDiploma for an additional cost of $45.
Additional questions? Please contact the Office of the Registrar at (808) 689-2900 or uhwo.records@hawaii.edu.