Preserving Your Maverick Pride: Exploring UTA Diploma Frame Options

Your journey through The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) was more than just lectures and exams. It was a period of skill development, friendship building, and memory creation. Your diploma, a testament to your academic achievements, deserves to be showcased with pride. A UTA diploma frame is more than just a decorative piece; it's a symbol of your hard work, dedication, and affiliation with a distinguished institution.

Why Frame Your UTA Diploma?

Showcase Your Accomplishments: Remind coworkers, employers, and clients of your qualifications and expertise by displaying your credentials.
Preserve Your Memories: A framed diploma serves as a constant reminder of your college experience, the challenges you overcame, and the friendships you forged.
Demonstrate Alumni Pride: Displaying your diploma is a way to show your continued connection to UTA and your support for the university.
Protect Your Investment: Archival materials and UV protective glass safeguard your diploma from fading, damage, and the effects of time.

Choosing the Perfect UTA Diploma Frame

With countless designs and customization options available, finding the perfect UTA diploma frame to match your personal style and décor can seem daunting. Here's a breakdown of the factors to consider:

1. Frame Style and Material

Hardwood Moulding: Solid hardwood options, such as Cherry Lacquer or Cherry Reverse, offer a classic and sophisticated look.
Matte Black Moulding: Flat Matte Black hardwood moulding provides a modern and sleek aesthetic.
Eco-Friendly Options: Consider frames made from 100% recycled wood for an environmentally conscious choice.

2. Matting Options

Double Matting: Double matted frames, such as royal blue on gold, add depth and visual interest to the display.
Single Matting: Single mats, available in colors like black or royal blue, offer a simpler and more contemporary look.
Archival Matting: Premium archival matting protects your diploma from discoloration and deterioration.

3. Embellishments

Official UTA Seal: Frames often feature the official UTA seal, either as a 24K Plated-Medallion or embossed in gold leaf.
Embossed School Name: The University of Texas at Arlington name is typically elegantly embossed in gold leaf directly onto the matting.

4. Protection

UV Protective Glass: A pane of UV protective glass is crucial for shielding your diploma from fading caused by sunlight and artificial light.

5. Additional Features

Photo Frames: Some frames include a space for a 5x7 photo, allowing you to display a graduation picture alongside your diploma. These frames come in various styles and moulding options, such as Cherry Lacquer or Cherry Reverse hardwood, with single mat colors like black or royal blue. Approximate overall frame sizes for these photo frames are typically 11" x 13" or 12" x 14".
Shadow Box Frames: Shadow box frames are ideal for preserving UTA regalia, such as honor cords, stoles, medallions, and decorated graduation caps.

Featured UTA Diploma Frame Options

Cherry Reverse Hardwood Frame with Double Matting: This solid frame features Cherry Reverse hardwood moulding and comes double matted, royal blue on gold. The 24K Plated-Medallion showcases the official UTA seal, and the school name is elegantly embossed in gold leaf.
- Diploma Size: 11" x 14” (horizontal)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 19" x 22”
Cherry Lacquer Hardwood Frame with Photo Insert: This frame holds a 5 x 7 photo and features Cherry Lacquer hardwood moulding and a single black mat. The official UTA seal and name are elegantly embossed in gold leaf. (Product# UTA-5x7-CL-S-B)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 11" x 13”
Cherry Lacquer Hardwood Frame with Royal Blue Mat: Similar to the previous option, this frame features Cherry Lacquer hardwood moulding but includes a single royal blue mat. (Product# UTA-5x7-CL-S-RB)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 11" x 13”
Cherry Reverse Hardwood Frame with Black Mat: This frame holds a 5 x 7 photo and features Cherry Reverse hardwood moulding and a single black mat. (Product# UTA-5x7-CR-S-B)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 11" x 13”
Cherry Reverse Hardwood Frame with Royal Blue Mat: This frame holds a 5 x 7 photo and features Cherry Reverse hardwood moulding and a single royal blue mat. (Product# UTA-5x7-CR-S-RB)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 11" x 13”
Flat Matte Black Hardwood Frame with Black Mat: This frame holds a 5 x 7 photo and features Flat Matte Black hardwood moulding and a single black mat. (Product# UTA-5x7-FMB-S-B)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 12" x 14”
Flat Matte Black Hardwood Frame with Royal Blue Mat: This frame holds a 5 x 7 photo and features Flat Matte Black hardwood moulding and a single royal blue mat. (Product# UTA-5x7-FMB-S-RB)
- Approximate Overall Frame Size: 12" x 14”

Finding the Perfect Frame for Specific Programs

College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs: Show off your alumni pride with a custom frame that reflects your unique style.
College of Nursing and Health Innovation: Celebrate your pinning ceremony with a special frame designed for nursing graduates.
College of Business: Showcase your business degree with a frame that highlights your school of study.
College of Liberal Arts: Take pride in your hard-earned degree with a frame that complements your home or office space.

Customization Options

State-of-the-art design tools allow you to visually configure any mat color and moulding combinations, ensuring that your frame is truly one-of-a-kind. Want to change the frame moulding or the matting color? Custom framing online tools allow you tailor a diploma display for that special grad, and you're guaranteed to love the finished product!

Ordering and Shopping Tips

Sort by Price: Use the drop-down menu to sort frames by price to find an option that fits your budget.
Sort by Customer Favorites: Discover best-selling frames to see what other UTA graduates have purchased.
Check for Fast-Ship Options: If you need a last-minute gift, look for Fast-Ship diploma frames that are ready to ship within 2-3 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't know my UTA diploma size? Don't worry! Frame providers often have a database of diploma sizes. Simply enter your year of graduation, and they will ensure your frame is built to the exact size of your diploma.
Will my custom frame feature the UTA logo? Yes, frames proudly feature the official UT Arlington logo or school seal, as well as the institution's colors.
Can I frame my UTA MBA from the College of Business? Absolutely! Search using the drop-down menu to find frames that highlight your UTA graduate school.
What do I do with my UTA regalia after graduation? Frame them in a Shadow Box Frame! Whether you're preserving your decorated graduation cap or a UTA stole, you can rest assured it'll be eye-catching in a custom shadow box.

The Perfect Graduation Gift

A UTA diploma frame makes the perfect graduation gift for yourself or a loved one. It's a thoughtful and lasting way to commemorate their academic achievements and show your support for their future endeavors.