Berklee College of Music will email graduates to coordinate diploma orders. Diplomas are not ordered until a student has officially graduated.
Students have not officially graduated until they complete all of their my.berklee.edu degree audit requirements, as defined by their major grid. Participating in the annual commencement ceremony does not indicate that a student has officially graduated.
Berklee College of Music graduates undergraduate students three times each academic year. The three graduation (i.e., conferral) dates are:
- the last day of the fall semester;
- the last day of the spring semester; and
- the last day of the summer semester.
Students that complete all of their program requirements between graduation (i.e., conferral) dates will graduate on the next date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diplomas
What could keep me from receiving my diploma?
The following things can keep you from getting your diploma:
- An incomplete, late, or missing diploma order form
- Missing and incomplete grades
- A library hold* (contact 617-747-2258)
- A Student Accounts hold* (contact 617-747-2160/2165)
- A Perkins or other financial aid hold* (contact 617-747-8681)
*Once you remove a hold, please notify the Office of the Registrar so your diploma can be ordered.
Can I get a duplicate diploma?
Berklee provides each graduate with one diploma. However, should a diploma be lost in a fire, flood, or due to theft, you may request a replacement diploma.
I am in an internship or study abroad program to complete my last credit requirements. Will I receive my diploma during the first or last semester that the internship overlaps?
You will be eligible to receive your diploma when final grades and credits are posted.
There is a mistake on my diploma. How can I get it fixed?
Will Berklee's diploma be valid in another country?
Check the country's regulations to see what is required to validate a diploma from Berklee College of Music. The country in question may need an apostille. To learn more, go to berklee.edu/registrar/apostille.
I have finished one major and am now pursuing a dual degree. Will I receive two diplomas?
No, you must return your original diploma to the Office of the Registrar, and an updated dual diploma will be sent to you.
My employer, graduate school, etc. is asking for proof that I have graduated, but I have not yet received my diploma. What can I send in the meantime that proves I have graduated?
Where are academic honors designated?
Academic honors are included on diplomas and official transcripts.
Summa cum laude: GPA 3.85–4.00
Magna cum laude: GPA 3.70–3.84
Cum laude: GPA 3.50–3.69
For more information on how honors are determined, refer to the Policy Handbook for Students.
Will my minor be printed on my diploma?
No, minors are not printed on diplomas. Minors are printed on official transcripts.
Are diplomas shipped with tracking information?
No, diplomas are shipped via USPS in flat envelopes. They do not include shipment tracking.
How long does it take to receive my diploma after I graduate?
Once Berklee College of Music submits a diploma order, it typically takes one or two months to arrive to students. International shipping can sometimes take longer.
