Get a proof of award, statement, transcript, academic verification or diploma supplement

All students at the University of Leeds automatically receive a digital proof of award and final transcript of results at graduation.

But there are situations where you might need to request additional copies of these documents or a statement for third parties.

Third parties like employers can also request an academic verification to confirm a student’s details.

Get a digital proof of award

Your digital proof of award confirms:

basic personal details
attendance dates
programme of study
qualification and classification achieved
award date.

All students are automatically sent a digital proof of award within 3 working days of publication of final results.

Your digital proof of award is not sent to your university email account. It will be sent to the email account you gave when registering your graduation choice.

If you do not receive your digital proof of award after three working days ensure you check your spam and junk folders.

You can email the Student Information Service at studentinfo@leeds.ac.uk for further assistance.

Get a statement

A statement contains the same information as your digital proof of award.

All former students can get a statement whether you completed your studies or permanently withdrew from the programme.

You can apply for a statement online. If you need the statement to provide to a third party, you will need to provide the third party’s email address when you apply.

For example, you may need to use a statement as a supporting document to verify your degree in your home country. Check with your embassy or ministry of education to confirm if you need one.

Get a transcript

Your transcript is a complete academic record.

Your transcript includes:

modules for each year of study
marks and credits
a record of time spent in industry or study abroad.

When you successfully complete your degree programme you will automatically receive your final transcript and degree certificate at graduation.

If you do not attend graduation, your documents will be posted to you.

We are unable to amend or omit information on transcripts.

Provisional marks do not appear on your transcript.

How to apply for a transcript

Current students can apply for a transcript online.

If you are awaiting your results, please do not apply for a current student transcript. Students who have successfully completed their degree programme will receive their final transcript and degree certificate at graduation. If you choose not to attend graduation, these documents will be posted to you.

Students due to be awarded in November 2024 will receive a digital transcript and degree certificate by 19 December 2024.

Current students who require proof of their student status should apply for a registration status certificate online.

Incoming study abroad students

Incoming study abroad students should read about exams and transcripts.

International Foundation Year students

Students who complete the International Foundation Year will receive a final, digital transcript by the end of July.

If you resit in August you will get a transcript in September.

Former students

Students who have successfully completed a degree programme will receive their transcript and degree certificate at graduation. If you choose not to attend graduation, these documents will be posted to you.

Students due to be awarded in November 2024 will receive a digital transcript and degree certificate by 19 December 2024.

All students who complete or permanently withdraw from their programme, can apply for additional copies of their apply for a student transcript copy.

Taught postgraduate students pre-July 1992

Transcripts are not available for former taught postgraduate students who graduated before July 1992. Marks are not held for these students. Please apply for a former student statement.

Get an academic verification

An academic Verification confirms a student’s basic programme and award details to a third party such as employers or other educational institutions.

This document is not for students. It is sent to third parties, such as employers and other institutions.

If you are from a third party organisation and need an academic verification for a University of Leeds student, you should register with Prospects Hedd.

Get a diploma supplement

The diploma supplement uses independent data to give a wider overview of your studies. It supplements the information in your academic transcript.

A diploma supplement includes the nature, level, context, content and the status of your studies.

Diploma supplements help to improve international transparency for qualifications including: diplomas, degrees and certificates. Transparency helps improve academic and professional recognition of qualifications.

We follow the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES model for diploma supplements.

How to get a diploma supplement

We issue the diploma supplement general description in digital format only.

The following documents are diploma supplement general descriptions.

The most recent year is first with general descriptions available until 2007.