Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my diploma?

Your diploma will be available about 6-8 weeks after commencement.

When will my degree be posted to my Bradley University transcript?

Your degree will be posted to the Bradley University transcript by January 13, 2018.

How will I receive my diploma?

We will either mail you your diploma at the address appearing on MyBradley, or it can be picked up at the Graduate School. On your graduation application, you will have checked which of these two options you wanted used. If you want to change how you receive your diploma, email Graduate School Graduation at gsgraduation@bradley.edu. We will send you an email when your diploma is ready so you can come in.

Can I ask someone else pick up my diploma?

Yes. You can authorize someone to pick up your diploma for you. If you have not already named this person on your Application for Graduation, please email the name of the individual to Graduate School Graduation at gsgraduation@bradley.edu. We will send you an email when your diploma is ready so you can let the individual know to come in.

Can I have my diploma mailed to my address overseas?

Yes. There is no extra charge for this. But, because of the potential for errors with international addresses, you must contact Graduate School Graduation at gsgraduation@bradley.edu before we will mail the diploma.

I don’t know where I will be after graduation. What should I do?

Send an email to  Graduate School Graduation at gsgraduation@bradley.edu and ask us to hold your diploma until you know your new address. When you have a new address, just email us. We can only accept a change of address via email.

I applied for graduation online on MyBradley. How will I get my diploma?

If you applied to graduate through MyBradley, we will mail your diploma to the address listed on MyBradley. If you would prefer to pick it up or have someone else pick it up for you, contact  Graduate School Graduation at gsgraduation@bradley.edu by January 2, 2018 to make arrangements or complete the Graduate Online Graduation Application Additional Information form.