Awarding of diploma
Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged by your faculty or study programme.
Graduation ceremonies are always arranged by your study programme or faculty.
Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony is organized by the Examination Board of your study program. You will receive an official invitation no later than two weeks in advance. The exact date of the ceremony will be announced at a later time. Additional information will be sent to you by email.
Diplomas obtained during the current academic year up to and including August will be awarded in the autumn during a festive ceremony. Some programs also organize an additional ceremony for students who graduate in February.
Collecting Your Diploma from the Education Office
Diplomas are not sent by post within the Netherlands. You can collect your diploma at the education office desk starting from one working day after the graduation ceremony, during regular opening hours.
You can schedule an appointment with your education office for this. Don’t forget to bring valid identification with you.
Authorizing Someone Else to Collect Your Diploma
Unable to collect your diploma yourself? You may authorize someone else to collect it on your behalf. The person collecting your diploma must present valid identification and bring the following documents:
- A copy of your ID
- A copy of their own ID
In addition, please send an email in advance to the education office stating the name of the person authorized to collect your diploma.
Questions and contact
There are two graduation ceremonies; in February/March and in September/October. If you would like to graduate in another month you can participate in the next ceremony. If you have any other questions, please contact the administration as soon as possible.
Please bear in mind that the graduation process may take a month (or more, during the holiday period) from the moment all your grades have been registered in uSis until your diploma and transcript of records are ready.
Cum laude and Summa Cum Laude
For the regulation concerning the awarding of a degree classification (cum laude or summa cum laude), see the Course and Examination Regulations Humanities (master's programmes).
