Choosing the Perfect Santa Clara University Diploma Frame
Graduating from Santa Clara University is a significant achievement, a testament to years of hard work and dedication. Displaying your diploma in a high-quality frame is a way to honor that accomplishment and preserve it for years to come. With a variety of options available, selecting the right frame can seem daunting. This article explores the different Santa Clara University diploma frame options, helping you choose the perfect way to showcase your hard-earned credentials.
Recognizing Academic Excellence
For business majors, graduating from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University signifies the culmination of a rigorous program designed to cultivate leadership skills and financial expertise. A handcrafted SCU business degree frame is a fitting way to display these credentials. These frames, proudly made in the USA with the finest-quality materials, are officially licensed, ensuring authenticity and quality.
Similarly, for those who complete the School of Engineering degree program, a diploma frame represents the structural analysis, precision work, and critical problem-solving skills acquired during their studies. These frames are engineered with the highest-quality materials and are also officially licensed.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Diploma Frame
Selecting the right diploma frame involves considering several factors:
- Budget: Frames are available at various price points. Sorting options by price allows you to shop within your budget.
- Style and Design: Consider the moulding and mat colors to suit your home or office decor. Online custom framing tools can assist in visualizing different combinations.
- Material: Options range from solid American hardwood to 100% recycled wood.
- Features: Look for frames with UV-protective glazing to ensure long-term diploma protection and preservation.
- Size: Ensure the frame is specifically crafted for the SCU diploma size (typically 10"w x 8"h).
Available Frame Styles and Options
A wide range of frame styles and options are available to suit different tastes and preferences.
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- Presidential Frames: These frames feature premium solid wood mouldings and embossed school name, ideal for School of Law graduates or those seeking a prestigious display.
- Tassel Diploma Frames: These unique frames feature a shadow box for your Santa Clara graduation tassel next to your diploma.
- Graduation Stole Frames: Shadow boxes designed to proudly preserve stoles from Santa Clara University commencement.
- Frames with College Major Seal: Display your diploma with your college major seal in gold and color, adding a distinctive touch.
- Frames with Campus Photos: Many frames are available with a selection of professional campus photos, adding a personal touch.
Examples of Specific Frame Features
- Expertly Crafted Framing: Premium 1.75" wide moulding with a sophisticated black matte finish and a striking gold inner lip, crafted entirely from 100% recycled wood.
- Superior Quality & Design: Showcases the official Santa Clara Gold Engraved Medallion seal on double black and red mats, with gold embossing.
- Custom Fit: Crafted specifically for SCU School of Engineering 10"w x 8"h diploma, the frame's overall size is 17.75"w x 15.75"h, ensuring a secure and attractive display.
Where to Purchase Santa Clara University Diploma Frames
- Church Hill Classics Santa Clara University Gift Shop: Offers a wide selection of officially licensed frames and grad gifts.
- Valore Campus SCU Campus Store: Partnered with Church Hill Classics to provide top-quality graduation gifts and frames. Shop in person or online to design and customize your frame.
- Framingachievement.com: An online store where you can build your custom personalized diploma frame.
Customization Options
Many retailers offer customization options to create a truly unique diploma frame:
- Create-A-Frame® tools: Design a custom frame with specific moulding and mat colors.
- Engraving: Personalize frames with names, graduation dates, or special messages.
- Upload Photos: Incorporate personal photos alongside the diploma.
Additional Considerations
- UV Protection: Choose frames with UV-protective glazing to prevent fading and damage to your diploma over time.
- Acid-Free Materials: Ensure that all matting and backing materials are acid-free to prevent discoloration and deterioration of the diploma.
- Professional Framing: Consider professional framing services for expert advice and high-quality craftsmanship.
Diploma Frames for Master's Degrees
If you invested time to earn a master's degree, then you deserve a frame that captures your accomplishment! The frames in our online Santa Clara store are designed to draw attention to your master's degree while keeping it safe and well-displayed for years to come.
Fast-Ship Options
For those needing a last-minute gift, select Fast-Ship diploma frames are available for Santa Clara University graduates, ready to ship within 2-3 business days of your order.
Value-Priced Frames
The Petite line offers a lower-price option. Though similar to the Classic and Satin lines, the Petite profile is 1" wide and will appeal to those looking for a narrower moulding in more of a value-priced frame. This frame includes premium clear standard glass that blocks up to 45% of UV light, allows over 90% of light transmission and less than 8% light reflection, and a wall mounting kit.
Preserving Graduation Memories
Beyond diploma frames, consider other options for preserving graduation memories:
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- Graduation Tassel Frame: Preserve your tassel alongside your diploma.
- Graduation Stole Frame: Display your stole in a shadow box.
- Photo Albums and Scrapbooks: Compile photos and mementos from your time at Santa Clara University.
Read also: A Deep Dive into SCU's Undergraduate Enrollment
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