A letter of certification indicates that you have completed all degree requirements but your degree has not been conferred and you have not received your diploma yet. If requested by future employers, you may request a letter of certification through the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School using the instructions below.

Information Sheet for Letters of Certification

Procedure

How to Request a Letter of Certification

  1. Log in to LionPATH, then click on Academic Records.
  2. On the next screen, select Request Ltr of Certification from the menu.
  3. You will be routed into the Letter of Certification: Important Information section and can begin your request. If at any time you do not meet criteria for submitting a request or type of request, you will see messages displayed.

Questions about Letter of Certification Eligibility

If unable to request a letter through LionPATH, and you have an employment offer letter that requires this certification, contact the Graduate Enrollment Services office:

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Graduate Enrollment Services