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Diploma Authentication

A diploma authentication letter is a notarized document used to certify the credibility and validity of a student’s Carnegie Mellon diploma.

These letters are produced by the University Registrar’s Office for alumni who need to have their diploma authenticated and include the student’s name, degree, graduation date, photocopy of the diploma, and the University Registrar’s official seal and signature. This service costs $25 per letter and will be mailed to the address specified by the student. Please note that there is an additional charge for express delivery options.

To have your diploma authenticated:

1. Obtain an 8 ½” x 11” photocopy or scan of your original diploma, preferably in color. The photocopy must be clearly legible and contain the complete official University seal and signatures. Please visit a professional copy service if you require assistance.
2. Complete a Diploma Authentication form.
3. Submit the photocopy and completed Diploma Authentication form to the University Registrar’s Office via one of the following options:
   • Email — Attach both documents to an email sent to uro-verifications@andrew.cmu.edu. To expedite your request, please include “Diploma Authentication” in the subject line.
   • Mail — Send the documents through US mail addressed to: University Registrar's Office, Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
   • In-Person — Taking the documents in-person to The HUB.
4. Submit payment along with your documents (amounts required are listed on the Diploma Authentication form) via one of the following methods:
   • Check — written out to Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë
   • Money order — written out to Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë
   • Credit/debit — walk-in service at The HUB