Diploma replacement

Diploma replacement

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Duplicate and replacement parchments, diplomas and certificates

For a required fee you can request a duplicate or replacement degree parchment, diploma or certificate. A second copy of the degree parchment, diploma or certificate will be reissued (noting the date of reissue) when the original document has been lost, damaged or destroyed.

The words duplicate copy or reissued will be affixed to all degree parchments, diplomas or certificates requested in this manner. These will bear the signatures of the current Chancellor, President and Vice-Chancellor and Registrar.

Please consult the Senate Policy on Duplicate and Replacement Parchments, Diplomas and Certificates Procedures (PDF document).

To order a duplicate or replacement parchment, please complete the Diploma Replacement Form and return it to GH 108, fax to 905-777-9493 or mail to:

McMaster University
Office of the Registrar
Student Services, Gilmour Hall 108
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON  CANADA  L8S 4L8