2/21/2022 By University Frames

What Size Frame Do I Need for a Diploma?

Congratulations on earning your degree! You finally achieved the milestone after years of hard work, long night studies, and countless sacrifices, and now, it is time to display your diploma proudly. At University Frames, we offer high-quality and best-in-class diploma frames to display your degree in style while keeping it protected and intact. 

After you have decided to frame your degree, often the first thing that comes to your mind is what size frame do I need for a college diploma? Well, it depends on several factors, including the certificate size, frame moulding type, and additional features used in the frame (tassel, announcement, campus image, college seal, etc.).

Don’t worry though! Read this blog to determine what frame you need for your diploma.

What Is the Standard Size for a Diploma?

While choosing the right diploma frame for your college degree, you need to know your diploma measurements. If you select the wrong diploma size, then your diploma might not fit into the diploma size. 

Here are standard certificates sizes for different degrees:

Bachelors and other types of diplomas – 8 1/2″ x 11″
Doctoral degree (excluding medical degrees) – 11″ x 14″
Medical School (MD or DO) - 15 3/4″ x 22″

If you are unsure about your diploma size, you can measure it and then choose the frame size on our website. 

How to Measure a Diploma 

If you have the document in hand, you can measure the height and width and choose the frame accordingly. However, if you have not received your degree or want to gift a diploma frame to someone, you can contact the university registrar’s office and learn about the diploma sizes.

How Big Is a College Diploma Frame?

The frame size depends on the document size and other add-ons. 

Here are some of our common diploma frame sizes:

Standard diploma frame - 16.50" H x 19.00" W
Double diploma frame - 27.00" H x 19.00" W
Diploma frame with tassel - 17.50" H x 23.50" W
Diploma with announcement frame - 16.50" H x 25.00" W
Diploma with 5×7 portrait frame - 16.50" H x 26.00" W

We know everyone has unique needs when it comes to choosing the diploma frame. That is why we do not just offer various pre-designed frame styles and designs but also provide an online frame-building tool to help you design your frame according to your preferences and budget. 

We have been serving graduates throughout the U.S. with all their diploma framing needs for over three decades. As an industry leader in the framing business, we ensure to provide the beautifully hand-crafted, customized diploma frames that will make your degree stand out. 

Are you ready to customize or design your frame? Search your college or university to get started!