Diplomas

  • ADDRESS VERIFICATION REQUIRED! Students must log into their Parchment account after receiving the email within 72 hours to verify their address.

  • Diplomas will be mailed by Parchment approximately four to six weeks after the end of the term, as indicated on the Academic Calendar, in which degree requirements are completed.

  • The diploma is mailed to the mailing address submitted at the time of applying for graduation. Contact diploma@kennesaw.edu for address changes.
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Digital Credentials

Beginning Fall 2024, Students will receive a digital credential along with the printed credential at no additional cost through . This is part of the permanent learner profile with Parchment which also houses transcripts. Students can add a non-KSU email to the account to maintain access even after the KSU email is deactivated.

Students who have received a digital credential through Paradigm will need to contact diploma@kennesaw.edu for credential validation or information on updating to the Parchment digital credential.

Apostille

Students requesting transcript(s) and/or diploma(s) for overseas job opportunities can do so through the Parchment ordering website. Order requests must complete the following:

  1. Submit order request through Parchment
  2. Email diploma@kennesaw.edu to coordinate collection of documents

To determine if you need a Foreign Use Stamp instead of an Apostille, below is a list of countries that need the Apostille.

Replacement Diplomas

Alumni may request replacement diplomas by submitting an order through Parchment. You can create an account with Parchment to start your order: Check the status of your order.

Sign in to and click Orders. Go to the tracking help page for full details.

Need help with your transcript order? The best first step is to log into your Parchment account, then visit the Parchment Help Center, where you can find answers to frequently asked questions and articles to support your needs.

  • You can also engage with ParchieBot, Parchment's intelligent chat function designed to answer your questions and provide order information.

  • From the Parchment Help Center, you can submit a web case for support or contact a Learner Support Representative for assistance. The Support Team is available M-F, 8am - 8pm ET.

 

Certified Electronic Credential

Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertificate) are now available for all students!  

A student who graduated prior to Fall 2019 may order a  at the cost of $47.50.

Watch an  video to learn more
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How to Access Your Digital Diploma or Certificate

You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, Â®. To request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to.

(There is a $15.95 charge for this service.)

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
  • Each  provides a unique *.
  • The CeDiD allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using 
  • Enhances your resume.
  • Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)

 

Credential Validation – Demonstration

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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.

Certified Electronic Credential Validation


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Note: A credential is only available for Fall 2019 and forward conferral dates.

An Apostille may neither be required nor necessary. The CeDiploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated here to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Questions about a CeDiploma should be directed to diploma@kennesaw.edu.

For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential and its features, please visit 

CeCredential Trust®, CeDiploma®, CeCertificate® and CeDiD® are registered trademarks ? CeCredentialâ„¢ and TruSealâ„¢ are trademarks Validation Services is patent pending