North Dakota State University

A diploma replacement service is provided by the Office of Registration and Records for individuals who need to replace a lost or destroyed diploma or may have a need for an additional diploma. The replacement cost is $25 and standard processing and delivery time is 4-6 weeks after receipt of payment and the Diploma Request Authorization Form. Both are required prior to the replacement/duplicate diploma being released.

Should a diploma be returned for an insufficient address, the Office of Registration and Records makes every attempt to obtain an updated address. When an updated address is not available, it is held in the Office of Registration and Records for one year, after which time a student will request a diploma replacement.

Steps to complete to request duplicate diploma:

1. Complete the Diploma Request Authorization Form.
2. Mail, Fax or Email form to:
               110 Ceres Hall
               Office of Registration and Records
               NDSU Dept. 2801 / P.O. Box 6050 / Fargo, ND 58108-6050
               701-231-7981 (local) / 800-608-6378 (toll free) / 701-231-8959 (fax)
               ndsu.registration.records@ndsu.edu

3. Order diploma online using NDSU Marketplace
              NDSU Marketplace >

PLEASE NOTE: A diploma cannot be issued if you have a Past Due Balance or Student Finance Global hold on your account. Please note that if you do not contact the NDSU Office of Registration & Records after 30 days of the diploma request, your order will be canceled even if the Past Due Balance or Student Finance Global hold has been lifted. After the 30 days have lapsed you will need to place a new order for a diploma request.  Payment is not processed until the diploma is ready to be mailed/shipped.

There are various methods of delivery available:

• Standard option to pick up your diploma in person at the Office of Registration and Records in 110 Ceres Hall (no additional cost)
• Rush option to pick up your diploma in person at the Office of Registration and Records in 110 Ceres Hall (additional processing per order)
• Standard delivery through First Class U.S. Mail (no additional cost)
• USPS First Class mailings sent outside the U.S. may take 6-8 weeks to arrive and a tracking number is not available.  If you reside outside the U.S. you may want to consider having your duplicate diploma delivered to you via Fed Ex.  It is necessary for you to request this at the time you place your order.
• Standard delivery through Federal Express (requires additional cost per order)
• Rush delivery from the production vendor through Federal Express (requires additional cost per order)

For STANDARD (4-6 week) delivery via Federal Express, the following additional shipping charges apply:

• $25 shipping + $25 per diploma (U.S. & Canada)
• $45 shipping + $25 per diploma (International)

For a RUSH (1-3 week) delivery via Federal Express, the following additional shipping charges apply:

• $60 shipping + $25 per diploma (U.S. & Canada)
• $75 shipping + $25 per diploma (International)

For a RUSH (1-3 week) pick up in the office, Ceres 110, the following additional processing charge applies for diplomas prior to Summer 2006:

• $20 shipping + $25 per diploma (U.S. & Canada)

For a RUSH (5 business day) pick up in the office, Ceres 110, the following additional processing charge applies for diplomas from Summer 2006 to current:

• $20 shipping + $25 per diploma (U.S. & Canada)

Ordering Online

If using a debit or credit card as payment when requesting a replacement or duplicate diploma, please follow the ordering instructions online at: 

• NDSU Marketplace > 

Ordering by Mail

If using a check or money order as payment when requesting a replacement or duplicate diploma by mail, please send payment and the Diploma Request Authorization Form.

Send the completed form and payment to:

Office of Registration and Records
NDSU Dept. 2801, P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050