The e-degree scrolls/graduate diplomas and e-transcripts will be sent to graduates’ NUS Lifelong email account within 2 weeks from their official date of graduation (conferment) [Note: please allow at least 3 working days for processing from your date of graduation].

There are 2 types of electronic degree scrolls and electronic official transcripts:

1. OpenCerts – The OpenCert file can only be viewed and validated at OpenCerts website (opencerts.io) or Verify NUS e-certificates website. A copy of the electronic document is available in the Skills Passport in individual MySkillsFuture account.
2. Verifiable PDF⁺ – The file is in readable PDF format.Students and 3^rd-party recipient can self-verify by dragging and dropping the file at the Verify NUS e-certificates website.

Please refer to the e-Scrolls and e-Transcripts webpage for more details.

⁺ Only issued for graduating class of 2025 onwards

Please refer to the table below for the different collection eligibility and periods. You may wish to refer to the Graduation website ('Important Action/Information for CONFERRED/AWARDED STUDENTS' tab) for details on graduation (conferment). 

Note:

• Your degree scroll will be withheld if there is a “Hold” on your record. You may log in to myEduRec to check for any “Hold(s)” and contact the relevant office to work out the necessary rectification.
• You may still attend Commencement ceremonies even if you have collected the scroll earlier.
• If your degree is a Joint Degree Programme (JDP), please contact the team at commencement@nus.edu.sg to check if the hard-copy scroll is ready before submitting request by courier or proceeding to book an appointment.

	1. EARLY COLLECTION PERIOD
	Students whose Degrees are/were Conferred on	Date(s) Ready for Collection (by Mail or in Person at Office of the University Registrar)
A	31 July 2024 31 August 2024 30 September 2024	from 20 October 2024 till 31 May 2025, or at Commencement 2025 ceremonies which are tentatively scheduled in July 2025, or after Commencement 2025 concludes.
B	31 October 2024 30 November 2024 31 December 2024	from 20 January 2025 till 31 May 2025, or at Commencement 2025 ceremonies which are tentatively scheduled in July 2025, or after Commencement 2025 concludes.
C	31 January 2025 28 February 2025	from 20 March 2025 till 31 May 2025, or at Commencement 2025 ceremonies which are tentatively scheduled in July 2025, or after Commencement 2025 concludes.
D	31 March 2025 30 April 2025	from 20 May 2025 till 31 May 2025, or at Commencement 2025 ceremonies which are tentatively scheduled in July 2025, or after Commencement 2025 concludes.
	2. COLLECTION AT COMMENCEMENT 2024
E	31 May 2025 30 June 2025	at Commencement 2025 ceremonies which are tentatively scheduled in July 2025, or after Commencement 2025 concludes.
Note: All modes of collection will cease from 1 June 2025 till after the last Commencement 2025 ceremony, to facilitate Commencement preparation. Refer to the section below (‘Where can I get help?’) on other available documents as you wait for your hard-copy degree scroll. Graduates whose degrees were conferred on 30 June 2024 or earlier may still collect their degree scrolls at any time of the year.

 

 

Note:

• Your degree scroll will be withheld if there is a “Hold” on your record. You may log in to myEduRec to check for any “Hold(s)” and contact the relevant office to work out the necessary rectification.
• You may still attend Commencement ceremonies even if you have collected the scroll earlier.

• If your degree is a Joint Degree Programme (JDP), please contact the team at commencement@nus.edu.sg to check if the hard-copy scroll is ready before submitting request by courier or proceeding to book an appointment.

1. By Courier

You may opt to receive the scroll by courier at a fee. Please note that any payment for postage made is non-refundable.

The postage fees as follows:

• SGD14.00 (for addresses within Singapore), or
• SGD60.00 (for addresses outside of Singapore).

 

To opt for mailing, please:

• Submit your mailing request here; and
• Make payment of postage fee by Internet Banking (IB) or PayNow, details below.

Internet Banking You can make payment by means of Internet Banking if you have a Singapore bank account. Payment can be made with the following details: Beneficiary’s Name : National University of Singapore / NUS Bank : DBS Bank, Singapore Bank Code (optional) : 7171 Account Number : 032-000-3133 Payment Description/Remarks : Please specify that payment is for degree scroll(s) postage fee. PayNow You can also make payment by means of PayNow if you have a Singapore bank account. Payment can be made with the QR code below: SGD14.00 (for addresses within Singapore) SGD60.00 (for addresses outside of Singapore)

 

 

The University typically issues a Certification Letter (an official letter certifying that the student is a graduate of the University) in lieu of degree scroll replacement. There are no fees for letters. For information on certification letters, please refer to the Letters website.

Degree scrolls may be replaced on a case-by-case basis, and at a fee of S$87.20.
(Note: You may also be required to submit a 'Lost Property' (NP322) police report.)

Please write to commencement@nus.edu.sg with the following:

• Official name graduated with,
• Student ID,
• Date of birth,
• Degree title(s) and conferment (graduation) date, 
• Replacement reasons.

The degree scroll reflects the following:

• Student’s Official Name¹
• Degree Title
• Primary Major² only (if applicable)
• Degree Classification (Honours) (if applicable)
• Conferment Date³

Note¹: The official name must be same as what is reflected on your NRIC or Passport at the time of conferment (graduation). Name changes must be carried out before you are officially conferred/awarded your degree as there are no amendments to the University’s records thereafter. Please refer to the Responsibility for Notices/Circulars and Updates of Personal Particulars website (see ‘Official Name’) and/or Graduation website (see ‘Important Information for GRADUATING Students’) for more details

Note²: Students who complete a Double Major, Specialization and/or Minor successfully will receive one degree scroll, for the Primary Major only. The Second Major, Specialization and/or Minor will, however, be recorded in the transcript. Please refer to the Double Major Programmes website for more details on Double Major.

Note³: Graduating students may complete their graduation requirements upon passing their final examinations but are only considered as “graduated” after they have been officially conferred their degrees. Please refer to the Graduation website (see ‘Types of Student Status’ and ‘Degree Conferment’) for more details.

There is only ONE (1) copy of the degree scroll issued per degree (please see ‘Can I get a replacement of my degree scroll?’ above).

One complimentary hard copy official transcript will be issued with the degree scroll. You may request for additional copies of the official transcript at a fee. Please refer to the Official Transcripts website for more details.

You may wish to refer to other Office of the University Registrar webpages if your query is not covered in this page:

• Graduation
• e-Scrolls and e-Transcripts
• Transcripts
• Letters (Certification and UG Student Status)
• Degree Verification

If you require further clarification, please refer to Our Contacts - Online Enquiry for the respective contacts information. Queries are typically responded to within 3 working days though an additional day may be required during peak periods.