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Diplomas are normally distributed to new graduates at their Convocation ceremony, in either May or November. Diplomas are not available prior to your Convocation date.

Replacing a lost diploma

To replace a lost diploma, you must submit a request via Service Point Checkout, provide the requested personal and program details, upload a government-issued photo ID and pay the replacement fee.

Requesting a diploma following your Convocation ceremony

If you didn’t attend your Convocation ceremony and need to obtain your diploma, you can submit a request via Service Point Checkout and pay the requisite fees to have your diploma mailed or prepared for pick up.

Modifying the name on your diploma

If you have had a name change after graduation, and need to obtain a replacement diploma with your new name, you must first follow the steps to request a name change by completing and signing a Personal Data Change Form and submitting the requisite supporting documentation. Once you have received confirmation that the name on your McGill record has been updated, you can then submit a request for a replacement diploma via Service Point Checkout, provide the requested personal and program details, upload a government-issued photo ID and pay the replacement fee.

There are two ways to submit a request:

1. Via – Follow the instructions found at mcgill.ca/graduation/diplomas first, then to submit the order go to .
2. Come to Service Point in person with the required documents. You must pay the replacement fee of CAD$120 per diploma copy (includes trackable mail delivery). Payment is accepted by debit card only. If you choose this option, please allow for appropriate delays in diploma printing and mailing time.

Enrolment Services will certify copies of your diploma in the original language or issue certified translations in English (from the original Latin) or French (from the original in English or Latin).

Submitting your request for a certified copy

There are two ways to submit a request:

1. Via – Follow the instructions found at mcgill.ca/graduation/diplomas first, then to submit the order go to .
2. In person:
   • Come to Service Point with a photocopy of your original diploma on 8.5" x 11" paper in landscape mode, making certain to reduce it so that all seals and signatures are visible, and indicate how many copies you need;
     • Indicate if you require certified translations, and if yes, in what language (i.e., English or French);
   • Pay the CAD$15 per copy fee payable via debit card only.