How to Choose a School Diploma Cover

Diploma Cover Styles
There are a number of different diploma cover styles on the market today. There are vinyl padded covers, leatherette, turned edge covers, paper stock certificate-style covers and more.

Typically, most high schools and technical colleges will utilize a moire paneled, padded, turned edge diploma cover that holds an 8 1/2″ x 11″ diploma sheet inside of silk corners. Common colors include navy, maroon, black, red, or green. At Graduation Ink, blank covers start at just $13.50 each.

Some high schools, most middle school diplomas, elementary school diplomas, and Christian diplomas and promotion certificates will use a smaller format certificate cover or diploma cover. This diploma may hold either a half-size sheet (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″) held inside of a clear protective holder or a full sheet (8 1/2″ x 11″) held in place with an elastic band called a pawl.

At Graduation Ink, we offer a pliable, leatherette cover that utilizes an entire sheet. This cover, with a pawl, starts at $4.95 each. We also stock lightly padded, Castillian vinyl covers that can hold a half sheet behind an anti-stick protector. These covers start at $11.50 each.

Apples and Oranges of Diploma Vendors
There are a couple of items to consider when choosing a school diploma vendor:

1. What does the vendor charge for shipping? Most will bill a flat percentage of the order. At Graduation Ink, we charge ACTUAL shipping costs.

2. Does the price of the diploma cover include a diploma sheet also? Graduation Ink has published pricing for all of our diploma covers from blanks, to foiled covers, to covers with custom designed diploma sheets.

3. What is the design cost of my diploma sheet? Is it a cookie cutter template? At Graduation Ink, you will work with a professional graphic artist at NO additional cost and with no obligation if you decide not to order our products. These diploma sheets are designed specific to your specifications.

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