Confirmation of Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
There are a number of ways, listed below, to verify a University of Saskatchewan degree, diploma or certificate. If you have questions about the different ways to verify a degree, please contact Student Central.
If you graduated prior to 1967, some of these options may not be available to you. Please contact Registrarial Services at transcripts@usask.ca for more information.
In-person or over-the-phone confirmation
Anyone who is interested can receive a verbal-only verification that an individual was awarded a degree, diploma, or certificate (including the year it was awarded in).
Please contact Student Central or Alumni Relations for a verbal-only verification.
Automated confirmation letter (no charge)
An official confirmation of degree, diploma, or certificate letter from the University of Saskatchewan attests to the awarding of a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Alumni can request through PAWS
- If you don’t already have one, request a NSID and password from Alumni Relations
- Log into PAWS (requires NSID and password)
- Click on the Academics tab
- In the Transcripts and Degree Confirmation channel click on “Degree Confirmation Letter”
- You may print the letter or enter an email address for the confirmation letter to be sent to.
Transcripts ($10 per copy)
Official transcripts show an academic record of courses taken, grades for each course and degrees/diplomas/certificates received (including the year they were awarded).
Students or alumni can order through PAWS
- If you have forgotten your NSID or password, please contact Student Central or if you don’t already have one, request an NSID and password from Alumni Relations
- Log into PAWS (requires NSID and password)
- Click on the Academics tab
- In the My Grades & Transcripts channel click on “Request an Official Transcript”
Learn more about ordering a transcript
Third party direct verification
Employers or academic institutions that require the university to verify academic credentials directly are asked to subscribe to AuraData, a Canadian company specializing in secure online education verification. This partnership streamlines the process companies or academic institutions use to verify academic credentials.
Confidentiality is a primary concern to us and AuraData. A signed authorization from the graduate is required by AuraData before any information is released. The company also conforms to all federal and provincial privacy laws.
Verify through AuraData
- Subscribe to AuraData
- Read and then electronically sign the Subscriber Agreement
- Follow the user-friendly instructions
- Upload, email or fax the alum-signed authorization form
- Pay with a valid credit card
For more information about AuraData (including price and timeframe information), visit the AuraData website.

