Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates

UB offers certified electronic diplomas and certificates (CeDiploma / CeCertificate). CeDiplomas and CeCertificates are available for purchase approximately 3-6 weeks after conferral.

Purchase a Certified Electronic Credential

Certified electronic credentials are ordered automatically, and students can choose whether to purchase them.

CeDiplomas are only available for June 2020 graduates and later.

Graduates cannot order a CeDiploma if they have any financial holds or obligations. Once the financial holds are resolved, contact the Office of the Registrar to order a CeDiploma.

1Capen (North Campus), Buffalo, NY 14260-1631; 1Diefendorf (South Campus)

Phone: 716-645-5698; Fax: 716-645-7762

Email: ubregistrar@buffalo.edu

Cost of a Certified Electronic Credential

The cost to purchase a CeDiploma or CeCertificate is $15.95.

Receive an Email When a Certification is Available

When the credential is available, graduates will receive an email (to their UB account) from CeCredential Trust. To request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to .

Validate a Certified Electronic Credential

Anyone can validate a graduate’s CeCredential by completing the form below.

Alphanumeric Key

Apostille

An Apostille may neither be required nor necessary. The CeDiploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated here to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Questions should be directed to UBregistrar@buffalo.edu.
For more information, please visit .

Credential Validation Demonstration

This video demonstrates someone typing their CeDID and initials and then clicking the validation button to submit it.

Benefits of a Certified Electronic Credential

More than a paper credential.

  • CeDiploma is an official, secure and verifiable PDF version of the student’s accomplishment.

Better than an eDiploma.

  • Each credential provides a unique 12-digit CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier).
  • The CeDiD allows for instant proof of the student’s accomplishment using .

Different from a transcript.

  • Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
  • Proof of education with only the important details.
  • Simple for employers to read and understand.

Enhances the student’s resume.

  • Expedite the verification process by providing the student’s CeDiD and validation URL on their resume.

Highly secure.

  • Each CeDiploma and/or CeCertificate can be independently validated here by future employers, state government licensing agencies and any other entity that wishes to validate the student’s achievement.
  • The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
  • For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

Apostille May Not Be Necessary

An apostille may neither be required nor necessary. The CeDiploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated here to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Please contact the Office of the Registrar with questions.

1Capen (North Campus), Buffalo, NY 14260-1631; 1Diefendorf (South Campus)

Phone: 716-645-5698; Fax: 716-645-7762

Email: ubregistrar@buffalo.edu

Learn More About Electronic Certificates and Diplomas

For more information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit the CeCredential Trust website.