DOCUMENTS ISSUED TO GRADUATING STUDENTS

NO TRAVEL INVOLVED

After a student's graduation, we mail (by using U.S. Postal Service) all printed graduation documents (Diploma, Transcript, Letters of Graduation, and other documents) to the address provided by the graduated student. We are not holding any graduation ceremonies.

Graduation Letters are not educational documents and we are obligated only to provide Diploma and Transcript for all successful graduates. At present time, Graduation Letters are offered as courtesy documents and only for degree programs.

We are offering three different formats (sizes) for graduation documents

(Diploma, Transcript, Graduation Letters):

Regular Format 

Graduating students are receiving Diploma, Transcript, and Graduation Letters (one print of each document) in Regular Format (size is approximately 8.5 x 11 inches or 21.5 x 28 centimeters) with no additional costs (one set of graduation documents is included in the program costs).

Also, graduating students may order (for additional costs) any number of additional prints for Diploma, Transcript, and Graduation Letters in regular, large, or extra-large formats.

Any second print (or any number of additional prints) of any document that has NO additional costs for the first print at the time of graduation (documents printed in Regular Format), such as regular size Diploma, Transcript, Letters of Graduation, will have an additional cost of $15 (Regular Format) for each additional print when it is ordered at the time of graduation.

If additional Diplomas, Transcripts or Graduation Letters are ordered after the graduation period, the cost for each print (in Regular Format) will be $20, plus mailing/handling fee and any applicable bank fees based on the payment method used for the payment (for example, bank wire transfer fees, etc.; however, we have no additional payment processing fees for credit/debit card ordering payments or for a check issued by the U.S. bank).

Large Format (currently not available)

DOCUMENTS WITH ADDITIONAL COSTS

1. State Apostille(s) (optional, see page: "Documents Recognition" ).

2. U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate (optional, see page: "Documents Recognition" ).

3. Consulate Legalization (optional, see page: "Documents Recognition" ).

4. Degree evaluation Certificate from our accreditation organization (optional, additional fee)

5. Additional prints of documents.

6. Large / Super-Large sizes for Diploma, Transcript and Graduation Letters (for framing, etc.).

You can order additional prints of any document

Considering the fact that some students are located outside of the United States, it is advisable to order several prints of graduation documents, where some prints can be used for framing, some for job search and some for safe-keeping (as a form of security against accidental loss or damage).

Second print of any document that has NO additional costs for the first print (see above - documents in regular/small/ size), such as regular size Diploma, Transcript, Letters of Graduation, will have an additional cost of $10 for each second (or for any other additional print), when ordered at the time of graduation.

Additional Optional Documents 

(additional costs)

 

 

	Apostilles and Certificates from the State of Pennsylvania
	Certificate from the United States Department of State
	Embassy/Consulate Attestations and Legalizations
	Additional Prints of Diploma and Transcript/strong>

 

 

If you are located outside of the United States, you can request (optional, but recommended) State Apostille/Certificate, U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate (if necessary) and legalizations/attestations from your country's Embassy/Consulate in the U.S. (if applicable).

 

Additional costs will apply, see page "Documents Recognition"

 

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

   What documents will I receive after graduation?  

 

In addition to the degree Diploma (Degree Award Certificate), you will receive Academic Transcript, where we would list your study subjects and statement of the degree program completion. For all degree programs (at present time) we also are issuing a "Graduation Letter" that presents similar information as the Degree Award Certificate.

   

  Do you use the words “online”, “distant education” or “accelerated program” in graduation documents?

 

We are not using words that are not related to the principles of education. Your diploma will indicate only that you successfully completed all academic requirements and HSU awarded a degree to you. In graduate documents we are not using words “online”, “distant education” or “accelerated program”. Education represents knowledge that student receives during studies; and it is irrelevant where student is located, how fast student can study and how fast student can complete his/her degree requirements. We are conferring degrees for students’ educational work (studies).

 

   May I receive a sample copy of the final degree diploma?

 

Unfortunately, it is our policy not to send copies of any document to people that are not our students or graduates. Only our graduates are receiving diplomas and other documents. Examples of the original diploma and other documents are posted at the beginning of this page. Words in diplomas are in the same format, as in most American universities (diploma comes from Holy State University). It is up to you to call it “diploma”, or “degree award certificate” (we do not use words “Online Education” or “Distance Education” in the document). Name of the University will be followed by customary words ending with a statement that [Name of the Degree] Degree awarded to [Name of the Student]. Document has customary finalizing words.

   

   What language are you using in diplomas and transcripts?

 

We are using the English language for diplomas, transcripts and other documents (unless we are offering a full line of educational services in your language). Allowance to use native language (that we are translating) for educational work is not an indicator that we are offering educational documents in a student’s native language.

 

In some circumstances, for additional fee, we may issue graduating documents in English and in student's native language.

 

 

 

I timely received all my graduation documents. Never been happier. What an enjoyment for my parents! Thanks for all kind help and assistance. Punit P., USA

 

 

 

Go to the page "Recognition of Public Documents"

Go to the page "Mailing methods for documents"