Masters Degree

I actually never considered using my married name on my diploma at all! I started my program before we got married so I used the (maiden) name on all my work, dissertation etc.

View Quoted Comment Yeah so mine will be the same way, I’ll be done with it basically a month before we get married but then the diploma and ceremony will happen after we get married. Just not sure which name id like to use! So did you graduate while married then?

I don't know if you even can have your married name on your diploma. I'm currently in a doctoral program, and I needed to show proof of the legal name change to change it with the university. If they are mailing you the diploma a month later, that is probably their estimate of how long it takes to print and mail out all the diplomas. I think you'd have to have the name change done prior to your degree being conferred. Maybe check with the grad office. Also, are you getting some sort of license after your masters? If so, I would consider whether I wanted my degree and license to have matching names.

View Quoted Comment So our program advisor was actually the one who mentioned it to me that I could have them print the degree with my married name. Let me check on that to make sure, like you’re saying if I need to show legal documentation. Thanks!

I would put your maiden name because you finished the degree before you were married

Hope you are still looking for an answer, I'd keep my maiden name and if this causes some problems later, I'd just bring my marriage certificate.

I have a similar situation. I am finishing my degree next May and plan on getting married in June. He's been there for me through my whole education but I still will keep my maiden name on my diploma. I decided to wait on the wedding so I could finish before getting married.

View Quoted Comment Good call Jacklyn 😊thank you for sharing. I think I’ve decided I’ll do my maiden name too.

I would say your maiden name that you have now and congrats on your degree