Diploma Details and Resolving Errors What appears on the diploma? The diploma lists: the name of the college within Marquette (e.g. College of Engineering) the student's name date of graduation type of degree received (e.g. bachelor of arts) any honors earned (e.g. summa cum laude). What is the size of the diploma? Marquette University diplomas measure nine inches high and 12 inches wide. If you are looking for a diploma frame, the Marquette Spirit Shop sells a mahogany wood diploma frame. What does it mean to graduate with honors? What if there is an error on my diploma? Please contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements for replacement. You will need to return in the erroneous diploma in person or by mail before a replacement is issued.