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Graduation statement

Request graduation statement
Last updated on 1 November 2023
A graduation statement is proof of your graduation. For example, if you lose your diploma or are still awaiting your graduation ceremony.

A graduation statement does not equal a diploma. Did you lose your diploma? Have you graduated but are still waiting for your graduation ceremony? In these cases, your graduation statement provides evidence of your graduation. 

When should you apply?

Apply for a graduation statement after DUO receives your graduation date from Student Administration. You will be notified by email. You can also check the progress in Studielink. Once DUO gets your information, a graduation ceremony date will be available in ‘My educational background.’ 

Download an extract of your diploma 

Download an electronic extract of your diploma in the digital register Mijn diploma's from DUO. This register contains diploma information on all Dutch degree programmes accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. A download will be possible as soon as DUO receives your graduation date. An electronic diploma extract has the same value as a certified copy of your diploma. An electronic diploma extract is free of charge and easy to download.

The certificate states your name, date and place of birth, degree programme and official graduation date.

Request a graduation statement

Students who do not have access to Mijn diploma's can request a graduation statement via the blue button at the top of this page. Check for a confirmation e-mail after submitting your request. If you didn’t receive a confirmation e-mail, your application (most probably) was not sent. 

When should you apply?

Apply for a graduation statement after DUO receives your graduation date from Student Administration. You will be notified by email. You can also check the progress in Studielink. Once DUO gets your information, a graduation ceremony date will be available in ‘My educational background.’

Graduation statement per faculty

The procedure for requesting a graduation statement may differ per faculty.

  • ACTA

    The Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA) has a different procedure [in Dutch] for graduating. Dentistry students with a VU enrolment can request their graduation statement via this form. Students with a UvA enrolment should contact the UvA student administration.

  • BETA

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Science.

  • FBMS

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences.

  • FRT

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Religion and Theology.

  • FSS

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

  • HUM

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Humanities.

  • LAW

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Law.

  • MED

    There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Medicine.

  • SBE

    Different or additional terms apply to the PGO Accountancy and the part-time master and pre-master Accountancy and Control.

    PGO Accountancy
    Have you met all requirements and already applied for your degree? You can send an email to accountacy.sbe@vu.nl and request a graduation statement.

    Accounting and Control
    Students can submit their request for a graduation statement via this form.

The Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA) has a different procedure [in Dutch] for graduating. Dentistry students with a VU enrolment can request their graduation statement via this form. Students with a UvA enrolment should contact the UvA student administration.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Science.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Religion and Theology.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Humanities.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Law.

There are no exceptions for the Faculty of Medicine.

Different or additional terms apply to the PGO Accountancy and the part-time master and pre-master Accountancy and Control.

PGO Accountancy
Have you met all requirements and already applied for your degree? You can send an email to accountacy.sbe@vu.nl and request a graduation statement.

Accounting and Control
Students can submit their request for a graduation statement via this form.

Do you have any questions?

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