Finding the Perfect Fit: A Comprehensive Guide to University Diploma Frame Sizes

Finding the right diploma frame can be a challenge, whether you're shopping for yourself or seeking a gift for a graduate. While there was a time when many schools used stock-size vellum for diplomas and certificates, this is no longer the case. Today, diplomas come in various paper types, colors, and sizes. Furthermore, the size of a college diploma may differ from that of a master's degree. Therefore, there is no single "standard" diploma size. You may be wondering, "What size diploma frame do I need?"

Standard Diploma Frame Sizes

Unfortunately, there is no universal diploma size, and no single frame size fits all college diplomas. However, some average diploma sizes depend on the type of degree. The most common diploma size is 8.5" x 11", but it is always best to double-check the size used by your institution before purchasing a frame. You can select a size that best suits your preferences or opt for a standard certificate frame size that corresponds to your degree type.

For quick reference, here are some standard sizes based on diploma type:

Doctoral degrees (excluding MD): 11″ x 14″
Medical School (MD): 15 3/4″ x 22″
Bachelor’s, associate’s, and other types of diplomas: 8.5″ x 11″
High school diploma: 8.5″ x 11″

Diploma Sizes from Top Universities

Diploma sizes can vary significantly depending on the institution, so it is essential to know your degree's dimensions before purchasing a frame. Here are a few diploma sizes from top universities for reference:

Columbia University: 12.5″w x 10.5″h
Western Governors University: 8.5”w x 11”h
Georgetown University: 17”w x 14”h
The University of Tennessee Knoxville: 15″w x 12″h

Search for your school on the College and University Frames page to find your institution's officially licensed frame collection.

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The Inconvenience of Local Hobby Shops

Unless you're prepared to measure your diploma with painstaking precision, your local hobby or craft store may not be the best solution. While some offer custom framing, the effort involved can be taxing. While you could leave your diploma to be measured, do you really want to leave something so valuable at a craft store? Moreover, a hobby shop is unlikely to have a certified picture framer on staff. After the significant investment of time and money in your education, you want to protect your degree.

Sizing a Frame the Easy Way

As diploma dimensions vary widely by school, degree type, and graduation year, Church Hill Classics eliminates the guesswork. With an extensive database of diploma sizes for thousands of institutions, they already know your degree size and can provide a perfect fit without complicated measuring.

Measuring Your Diploma

If you're purchasing a Church Hill Classics frame, measuring your diploma is unnecessary. However, if you need to measure your degree for another reason, follow these steps:

Lay your diploma or certificate on a clean, dry, flat surface.
Using a ruler or flexible measuring tape, measure the width (horizontal length) and the height (vertical length) of your document.
Record your measurements as width, then height (w x h) in inches. Companies use this standard format when calculating frame sizes.

Custom Frames by University

Church Hill Frames offers a user-friendly search engine to help you quickly find diploma or certificate frames for your school. Their licensed frames feature exclusive college insignias like mascots, logos, and school seals. A custom frame can make a significant difference by highlighting your university pride with official emblems, something you won't find at a local hobby shop.

Whether you're looking for a double diploma frame, a diploma frame with a tassel, or a modern diploma frame, they offer an assortment of handcrafted degree frames for each school. If you have different-sized degrees to display, you can easily coordinate frame styles from different schools for a unified look, whether it's an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.

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Designing Your Frame Online

Every frame is made-to-order, so they don't start building your frame until your order is placed, allowing for customization options to make your frame uniquely your own. Their online custom framing tools let you mix and match molding styles and mat colors and textures, visualizing the final product before you buy. Each frame is handcrafted by skilled artisans with great care. You design it, and they'll handcraft it, regardless of the college degree frame size you require. They understand the value of the original document and take its protection and longevity seriously.

If you'd prefer customizing a graduation frame without a school name or logo, check out the Create-A-Frame page. Select a single certificate frame, double diploma frame, diploma frame with tassel holder, or diploma picture frame, and choose your wood molding, mat colors, and embossing options. The combinations are virtually endless with just a few clicks.

One of the custom Create-A-Frame features is the inclusion of an engraved nameplate to add a classy finishing touch. Engraved nameplates are customizable, allowing you to add your name, university, class year, school motto, or a special sentiment.

You can create high-quality certificate frames for any occasion and field. For example, for medical students, you can frame their medical school application, medical education degree, or internal medicine license.

Mounting & Hanging Your Diploma Frame

Mounting the document is an easy process with complete step-by-step instructions for inserting and displaying your degree with precision. Each frame contains a Level-Lock® Hanging System to prevent crooked results and unnecessary holes in your wall, allowing you to hang your custom diploma frame in your home or office quickly.

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Safe and Easy Shipping

Church Hill Classics takes great precautions to ensure the safe delivery of your frame. All frames are insured and shipped via standard FedEx ground shipping unless other methods are required. Each frame is shipped in a state-of-the-art SMARTbox designed to protect your handcrafted frame in transit, ensuring it arrives intact and ready to be displayed.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Like you and your loved ones, Church Hill Classics takes great pride in your academic accomplishments. They strive to help you proudly display your achievements and ensure you're 100% happy with the custom frame you've chosen. Your complete satisfaction is their goal, so they guarantee you'll love your frame.

Showcasing VCU Pride with Custom Diploma Frames

Becoming official Virginia Commonwealth alumni is an exciting step in life, starting with your VCU commencement. On this momentous occasion, you'll receive recognition for your years of hard work and dedication as you're handed your diploma. Afterward, celebrate your VCU graduation with loved ones and frame your new accomplishment in one of their handsome VCU diploma frames! Made with high-quality materials by their team of skilled artisans, they guarantee you'll love your custom Church Hill Classics diploma frame!

Framing your new Virginia Commonwealth University diploma will help establish and showcase your newly-earned credentials as you enter the working world. Finding the right VCU diploma frame for your degree is an effective way to display your achievements while protecting your valuable document. Looking for something that highlights your Virginia Commonwealth graduate school? They also sell frames specific to your school of study like the VCU School of Business. Simply search using the top left drop-down menu to find the perfect custom frame option for your unique VCU diploma type. Or, if you're a dedicated student who earned more than one degree during your time at Virginia Commonwealth, check out their Double Diploma Frame to store both of your accomplishments in one place. You worked hard to become a VCU grad; you earned it, now frame it!

A Virginia Commonwealth University diploma frame makes a great gift for any VCU graduate regardless of their major, but it's not the only option available in their shop. For example, a VCU stole frame allows any honor stole or sash to be displayed and preserved in a shadow box frame. Or show off your Ram Pride with a customized photo frame to store your college memories. Are you still not sure which gift your Ram would like? Get them an eGift Card that allows them to choose their favorite gifts online!

Frequently Asked Questions by VCU Alumni

How do I hang my new VCU diploma frame?
Once you receive your custom frame after Virginia Commonwealth University graduation, their unique Level-Lock Hanging System is designed to make hanging a breeze. Included with your frame purchase, this system provides everything you'll need to display your degree. Inside their SMARTbox packaging, you'll also find a list of step-by-step instructions to have your frame on the wall in no time!
What gifts can I purchase to show my VCU Ram Pride?
When it comes to school pride, it's important to show off the VCU logo, even after graduation. Browse the selection of gifts in their VCU spirit shop to find frames that feature the official Virginia Commonwealth seal and iconic school colors. Our most popular VCU graduation gifts for devout alumni is our Showcase diploma frame that has your school name, a custom-minted medallion, and hand-painted color enamel accents!
Do I need to know my VCU diploma size to order my frame?
You don't need to know the size or measurements of your VCU degree, because they already do! Their VCU diploma frames are built to match the size of your diploma perfectly, so you don't have to worry about doing any measuring. Simply enter the year of your Virginia Commonwealth graduation and they'll take it from there!
Can I customize my VCU degree frame?
Yes! Browse their extensive VCU frame collection and select the design you prefer. From there, customize your mat type, molding style, or personal embossments to make it just right. Looking for more creative freedom?

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