A Certified Electronic Credential Overview
Illinois College of Optometry now offers digital diplomas and certificates! These are certified electronic credentials known as a CeDiploma or CeCertificate (CeDiploma/CeCertificate)!
How to Access your Digital Diploma
Graduates from 2023 forward automatically receive a Certified Electronic Diploma with their paper diploma at graduation. You will receive an email with a link to download your credential when it is available from our trusted partner, CeCredentialTrust. To request a new download link, please use the CeCredential Trust site to resend the link.
For graduates prior to 2023 who wish to purchase a Certified Electronic Diploma (or replacement paper diplomas), please visit our ReOrder system.
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Credential Validation (Demo)
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The Benefits of Going Digital
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It's a secure, verifiable and official PDF you can share!
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Employers love the CeDiploma! It is simple to read, easy to understand, and is directly validated by your institution in seconds.
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Enjoy unlimited sharing with family, friends, and employers. You can even share it on social media!
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Show instant proof of your education using Validation Services.
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Save the PDF on as many devices as you want.
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Enhance your resume by adding the CeDiD* and validation URL directly to it!
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*CeDiD = a unique 12-digit Certified Electronic Document Identifier
Note: A credential may not be available for all conferral dates. For security reasons, the electronic credential cannot be printed.
For additional information about digital credentials, their features, trademarks and patents, please visit cecredentialtrust.com.
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