Graduation and Diplomas

DEGREE CONFERRALS AND DIPLOMAS

Students who are completing their degree requirements by the end of a given semester must submit a Petition to Graduate (PTG) application by the published deadline. PTG submission is a requirement even if you are not attending a graduation ceremony. Please check the HPU website for updated deadline dates each semester. Petition to Graduate  All financial obligations to the university must be cleared in order to receive diplomas.

Degrees and/or certificates are conferred at the end of the semester in which all degree requirements, including filing a PTG, are completed. 

Physical credentials will arrive approximately two months after conferral to the address submitted on the PTG.

Digital credential notification will be emailed to your HPU email once they are ready for download, approximately 4 - 6 weeks after conferral. 

 

Mailing Address

Diplomas are mailed to the diploma mailing address indicated on the PTG application. Once a PTG has been submitted, please notify the Registrar's Office of any changes immediately by emailing ptg@hpu.edu. The diploma mailing address cannot be updated via my.HPU.edu.

Important: The University is not responsible for undeliverable diplomas. Once the diploma is shipped, it is the responsibility of the shipping/delivery company (FedEX, USPS, etc.). Lost/misdirected and/or damaged diplomas may result in having to request and pay for additional diplomas.

 

DIGITAL DIPLOMA INFORMATION and validation

HPU provides complimentary digital diplomas beginning with our Fall 2024 graduates! These are Certified Electronic Credentials known as CeDiploma. Click on the following link for more information: CeDiploma

Note: CeDiplomas for students who graduated prior to Fall 2024 are available for purchase through the HPU storefront here.

 

DIPLOMA REORDER

Undergraduate and Graduate Diplomas and Certificates (8x10):

$75 per diploma/certificate

$100 per diploma or certificate with a cover

$60.00 cover only (does not include diploma or certificate)

 

Doctorate Diploma (11x14):

$100 per diploma

$135 per diploma with a cover

$80.00 cover only (does not include diploma)

 

Please see the options below for information on how to request an additional diploma. 

 

For Domestic Orders: (delivered within the United States and its Territories ONLY)

Domestic orders for additional diplomas can be made through our online storefront here. DO NOT USE THIS LINK FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.

An expedited shipping option via UPS is available for an additional shipping fee. 

Payment must be made using a valid credit or debit card. All fees are per diploma. Bulk shipping is not available.

 

For International Orders: 

Please fill out the Additional Diploma Reorder Form and e-mail to ptg@hpu.edu. Further information on shipping options and price quotes will be provided once we receive your form. Payment for International Orders must be made by check or money order.

Important: The University is not responsible for undeliverable diplomas. Once the diploma is shipped, it is the responsibility of the shipping/delivery company (fedex, USPS, etc.). Lost/misdirected and/or damaged diplomas will result in having to request and pay for a replacement diploma.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts are official certification of degrees earned. To indicate degrees on official transcripts, click on “hold for degree” when submitting requests.  Transcripts will be sent after the degrees are awarded. 

To order official transcripts, click here.