Diplomas
Diplomas are awarded only upon verification of completion of all degree requirements. Diplomas are inscribed with the type of degree, major, date, and the student name on record at the time the degree was confirmed.
Diplomas are mailed to the student diploma address on file six to eight weeks after final grades have been submitted and all requirements have been verified.
The University will issue a diploma and provide replacement copies of a student’s diploma(s) upon request to students who have graduated from the University. The University will not refuse requests for diplomas or official copies of diplomas and will not withhold diplomas because a student owes a debt to or has a balance with the University of any amount. The University imposes a fee for the provision of official copies of a student’s diploma(s), but will not charge a higher fee when a student has a debt or balance with the University. The University’s issuance of a diploma does not alter the balance or debt owed by the current or former student. These debts or past due balances will be collected in the same manner as all other student debts/past due balances.
A current or former student who believes that they have had a diploma withheld improperly according to University policy and procedures may make a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's Student Loan Ombudsperson by emailing loan.reports@ilag.gov or calling 1-800-455-2456. Alternatively, they may direct their concern to the University Office of the Registrar by emailing regoffice@govst.edu or calling 708-534-4500.
Replacement Diploma Request
To replace a diploma that has been lost, destroyed, stolen, or damaged, please complete the Replacement Diploma Request Form.