Official university records (such as the academic record and official transcript) will continue to display a student’s full legal name.Please note that the name chosen will also be used in the commencement program.īefore opting to use a chosen first and/or middle name for the diploma, please keep in mind: The default name is the legal name of record.

Your official academic transcript includes the degree(s), major(s), minor(s), and honors (Latin, University, Departmental) awarded.ĭegree candidates have the opportunity to choose the first and/or middle name to be printed on their diploma.Bachelor of Arts) with multiple majors (e.g., History and Mathematics), you will receive one diploma for that degree. If awarded multiple degrees (e.g., a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science) you will receive a separately shipped diploma for each degree.Miami University diplomas show the degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, etc.) and Latin honors (if earned) majors ARE NOT printed on diplomas.Undergraduate and Master degree diplomas are 8.5' x 11' while the PhD diploma is 11' x 14'.Your diploma and an official academic transcript will be mailed separately to you approximately four to six weeks following the commencement date, provided there are no holds on your academic record and you have met degree requirements.It is crucial for you to provide a current mailing address in order to receive your diploma.

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