Certified Electronic Credentials Overview | Office of the University Registrar

Washington University in St. Louis now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas (CeDiploma)

Watch an Overview video to learn more!

Credential Retrieval

You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredentialTrust. If you need to request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to Resend the link.

Key Benefits

More than a paper credential
1. An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!
Different from a transcript
1. Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media.
2. Proof of education with only the important details.
3. Simple for employers to read and understand.
Better than an eDiploma
1. Each credential provides a unique 12-digit CeDiD*.
2. The CeDiD allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using Washington University in St. Louis’ Validation Services.
Enhances your resume
1. Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDiD and validation URL on your resume.

*CeDiD (Certified Electronic Document Identifier)

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 your achievement.
The document is digitally signed and encrypted, providing greater trust and acceptance.
For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.

Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates.

For Additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com

CeDiploma Features

Learn more about the security features of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate

Washington University in St. Louis Credential Validation

Validate the authenticity of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate

CeCredential Frequently Asked Questions