Degree Certification and (Apostille)

International companies or institutions may require a certified copy of a diploma for the purpose of employment or to attend educational institutions. The University Registrar’s Office can assist you in obtaining the degree certifications. SMU degree certifications are accepted both domestically and internationally. Please select the type of certification that you need - whether diploma certifications or transcript certifications.

An original or replacement diploma must be presented in order to process the degree certifications. See instructions below should the Apostille (State seal) be required. Certifications are processed within 48 business hours upon receipt of the diploma whether brought to the Registrar's Office in person or received by mail delivery.

Diploma in your possession

  • You may bring it in to the University Registrar's Office located in the Laura Lee Blanton Student Services bldg, Ste 101; 6185 Airline Rd, Dallas, TX 75205

  • Office hours - M, T, Th, Fri. - 9 am - 4 pm; Wednesdays - 10am - 4pm
  • Diploma can also be mailed to one of the following addresses listed below:

Mailing Address

University Registrar

Southern Methodist University

PO Box 750181

Dallas, TX 75275-0181

Delivery Address

University Registrar

Southern Methodist University

Laura Lee Blanton Building Suite 300

6185 Airline Road

Dallas, TX 75205

Diploma Not Available

If you do not have the diploma in your possession, a diploma replacement will first need to be ordered to begin the certification process. (see Graduate Diploma Replacement or Undergraduate Diploma Replacement on the Marketplace homepage).

To request the Apostille (State of Texas seal) authenticating degrees earned in Texas, in addition to complete the diploma certification process, you will need to visit the Texas Secretary of State Office website Please complete forms 2101 and 2102 listed on item 2 - Authentications Unit. These forms can be sent electronically to the SMU Registrar's email address, registrar@smu.edu or by fax at 214-768-2507. The certifications along with the forms for the Apostille can be submitted to Austin by the University Registrar's Office. Please indicate whether the certifications and forms will be picked up or mailed by the Registrar's Office.

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The certifications and forms can be

sent to Austin by the Registrar.

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you have read the policies listed above

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above for accuracy. This will serve as your

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