Diploma vs Transcript: Which Document Do You Need?

Diploma vs Transcript: Which Document Do You Need?

They serve completely different purposes.

Diploma

A diploma is the ceremonial certificate proving you earned a degree. It shows your name, the degree title and the graduation date.

Transcript

A transcript is the academic record. It lists every course, credits, grades and your grade point average.

When you need each

  • Framing or display: usually the diploma.
  • Applications, transfers or credential evaluation: usually the transcript.
  • Not sure? Request both; many clients order the pair together.

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