My diploma does not list the major

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The discussion centers on the absence of a major designation on the diploma for graduates in Physics from Louisiana Tech University. Participants confirm that while most diplomas include the major, Physics diplomas do not, which may be a standard practice at the institution. The consensus is that this omission does not significantly impact job prospects, as employers typically rely on transcripts for verification of degrees and majors. Graduates are encouraged to check with their university for clarification on accreditation and diploma formatting.

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I wasn't sure where to post this question. I just received my undergraduate degree in Physics yesterday, and I noticed my degree just says "Bachelor of Science" with no mention of Physics on it.

Most of the other majors' diplomas say "Bachelor of Science in XXXX", so I was wondering why mine doesn't list the major? Does it have something to do with accreditation?
 
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... are you at a non-accredited university?
 
How could I find out? Is there a list of physics accredited universities?
 
Ah Louisiana Tech, cool. Maybe that's just how they do things, I don't know.

It sure seems sucky to have no indication of your major on your diploma. Mine even has my minor. Oh well :(

If you're wondering about whether it matters, it doesn't. No one physically looks at your diploma when jobs look at you.
 
:/ Yeah, it wouldn't bother me so much except that most of the other majors from my school have theirs listed. I don't if it's only physics or what. Meh. I would love to have my major and minors listed though I don't know if they would all fit (CS and Math minor). I suppose I always have my transcript.

Thanks for your help.
 
My diploma didn't list it either :mad:!

Funny story about that: I had to go back my old residence after graduating to pick up my mail, and my diploma was in the pile. I quickly opened it and immediately had the same reaction you did, "It doesn't say my major!" The current resident (whom I didn't know) chuckled and said, "That's good actually - you can say you majored in Physics!" Me, deadpan, "I did major in Physics." Long awkward pause.

Priceless.
 
Pengwuino said:
It sure seems sucky to have no indication of your major on your diploma. Mine even has my minor. Oh well :(

If you're wondering about whether it matters, it doesn't. No one physically looks at your diploma when jobs look at you.

True. Diplomas themselves serve just decorative purposes. Prospective employers and universities will ask for certified copies of your transcripts, which will state what degree was conferred, what major, and when it was conferred. As long as your transcript is in order, you're golden.
 
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I would still be kind of mad lol. You can probably ask them what the deal is, maybe there was a problem (as you mentioned others had their major listed).
 

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