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DEGREES & GRADUATION
ATTENTION SPRING 2026 GRADUATES -- It is our understanding that amidst federal budget constraints, major restructuring/consolidation, and service disruptions throughout June and July, diplomas shipped with USPS are taking much longer than usual to be delivered. Because of this, USPS tracking information is being updated less frequently.
If you still have not received your diploma by August 15th please reach out to us regarding next steps.
The following provides useful information about degrees and graduation at the University of Delaware.
Commencement & Graduation Clearance
Diplomas and Transcripts Timeline and Dates | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
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Conferral Date | 8/18/2026 | 12/17/2026 | 2/10/2027 | 5/29/2027 | 8/17/2027 |
Courses/Grades Print on Official Transcripts | 8/20/2026 | 12/24/2026 | 2/12/2027 | 6/3/2027 | 8/19/2027 |
Degrees Posted in UDSIS | 8/26/2026 | 1/11/2027 | 2/19/2027 | 6/09/2027 | 8/25/2027 |
Degrees Print on Official Transcripts | 8/27/2026 | 1/12/2027 | 2/22/2027 | 6/10/2027 | 8/26/2027 |
Diplomas Ordered - Typically Arrive Within 4 Weeks | 8/28/2026 | 1/13/2027 | 2/23/2027 | 6/11/2027 | 8/27/2027 |
Certified Electronic Diploma – Typically Available 12 Business Days After Diploma Order | 9/25/2026 | 2/1/2027 | 3/11/2027 | 6/29/2027 | 9/15/2027 |
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For Summer 2026 Graduates:
Certified Electronic Diplomas are an official, secure, and verifiable digital copy of your University of Delaware diploma. Certified Electronic Diplomas are available 12 business days after the diploma order is placed. The Summer diploma order will be placed 8/28/2026. To receive an email when your Certified Electronic Diploma is ready for purchase and download, go to your UDSIS Student Homepage: Degrees & Advisement tile. Click the link Reserve/Download Electronic Diploma and follow the instructions. More information about Certified Electronic Diplomas.
For additional information:
- Undergraduates should contact their Student Service / Assistant Dean's office.
- Graduate students should contact the Graduate College Office at (302) 831-8697 or email gradoffice@udel.edu.
- General graduation questions can be addressed to Registrar@udel.edu or call (302) 831-8924.
- Access additional alumni resources at Alumni & Friends.
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Student Help
University Visitors Center, 210 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716 registrar@udel.edu (302) 831-2131 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.