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Receiving Your UCLA Extension Academic Credential After Graduation

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Requesting Your Certificate or Award of Completion

You must first request an official audit of your program to ensure you have successfully completed all requirements in order to receive your academic credential. Contact Student Advising to request the certificate audit. All courses must be completed before you submit your request. Audit requests are typically processed between weeks 4 and 8 of each academic quarter.

Log in to the student portal and check your academic progress using "My Certificates and Specializations".

  1. Please use the following subject line format: Audit Request, First & Last Name, Name of Certificate/ Specialization Program

  2. You will receive an automated email confirmation with a ticket number. If you do not receive a response within 5 business days, please reply directly to your original confirmation email to request a status update. For questions about certificate status or special circumstances, contact your Academic Advisor or Program Representative.

Delivery Options

  • Standard USPS Shipping: Credentials are sent via the United States Postal Service (USPS) at no additional charge. Delivery takes up to 4 weeks, and no tracking number is provided. Please make sure your name and mailing address are correct in your student profile before your credential is mailed.

  • FedEx Expedited Shipping: To track delivery or ship internationally, log in to the Student Portal, go to "Special Requests," and add FedEx shipping (Domestic: $40.00 / International: $62.50) to your cart prior to payment. Please make sure your name and mailing address are correct in your student profile before your credential is mailed.

  • Replacement Credentials: If an untracked standard shipment is lost in the mail, a $45 re-issuance fee is required to print and resend a replacement document.

Academic Honors and Alumni Benefits

Completing a UCLA Extension certificate program grants access to formal recognition and alumni benefits:

  • Earned with Distinction: Students who achieve a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher receive the "Earned with Distinction" designation on their certificate and official transcript.

  • Official University Seal: Certificates are issued on specialty paper stock featuring the official gold seal of the University of California.

  • Graduation Ceremony: Certificate program graduates are invited to participate in the annual UCLA Extension graduation ceremony held each June.

  • Alumni Privileges: Certificate graduates receive basic-level membership in the UCLA Alumni Association and lifetime free official transcripts.

For more details, visit the Graduation and Alumni page on the UCLA Extension website.

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