Diplomas & Certificates

Spring 2025 degree and certificate evaluations petitions are currently being evaluated and students will be notified upon completion.

Please check your student email for an email from Parchment Diploma Services for the electronic copy of the degree, and your mailbox for the printed copy of the diploma. Contact Parchment Diploma Services with any questions.

Skyline College uses an online system called Parchment for processing and delivering Diplomas/Certificates.

Students will receive:

  • an official, secure, electronic Diploma/Certificate immediately upon final evaluation
  • their official paper Diploma/Certificate 10 to 15 days after final evaluation

Both the paper and electronic Diploma/Certificate are provided at no charge.

Timeline to Receive your Diploma/Certificate:

Please note, final evaluation and official certification of the degree/certificate takes at least 3 months.

Time Action
Roughly 3 months after your final class:

Degree is officially conferred
Immediately after official conferral:

Get access to your electronic Diploma/Certificate

  • Access Diploma/Certificate at no cost and in perpetuity
  • Diploma/Certificate is secure from tampering
  • Connect your Diploma/Certificate directly to LinkedIn
  • Instantly send Diploma/Certificate to employers or family members
10-15 days after official conferral:

Receive your high quality paper Diploma/Certificate in the mail

  • You will receive shipment tracking and notifications

Graduation

Commencement is a significant occasion to celebrate our students' scholastic accomplishments with family, friends, and the Skyline College community. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!

Check out the Commencement website for:

  • a Graduate To-Do List: make sure you're ready!
  • information about regalia and celebration items
  • event details, map, and FAQ
  • event photography
Commencement Website