Certified Electronic Credential Overview
Purdue University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas and Certificates (CeDiploma/CeCertficate).
Purdue University orders electronic credentials for its graduates. When your CeDiploma or CeCertificate is ready, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions on how to retrieve your credential. If you need to request a new retrieval link, please click here. For the retrieval, the e-mail you provide should be the same one used by Purdue when you completed your program. If you receive an error, please double-check that you entered the first two letters of your FIRST name in the credential validation screen (see screenshot below).
Click here to validate your CeDiploma®/CeCertificate®.
Click here to validate your IU CeDiploma®/CeCertificate®.
Watch an Overview video to learn more.
Key Benefits:
- More than a paper credential. An official, secure and verifiable PDF version of your accomplishment!
- Different from a transcript. Unlimited sharing with family, friends, employers and social media. Proof of education with only the important details. Simple for employers to read and understand.
- Better than an eDiploma. Each credential provides a unique 12-digit CeDID*. The CeDID allows for instant proof of your accomplishment using Validation Services.
- Enhances your resume. Expedite the verification process by providing your CeDID and validation URL on your resume.
Highly Secure:
- Each CeDiploma®/CeCertificate® can be independently validated 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 and its features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com.
Credential Validation:
Apostille:
An Apostille may neither be required nor necessary. The CeDiploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated here to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Questions should be directed to commencement@purdue.edu
Related Pages
- CeDiploma Features
- Learn more about the security features of a CeDiploma or CeCertificate
- CeCredential Frequently Asked Questions
- View commonly asked questions about the CeDiploma or CeCertificate
For additional information about the Certified Electronic Credential features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com.
