Receiving your Diplomas and Certificates
Parchment Diploma Services will send an electronic copy of the degree to your student email and mail a printed copy of the diploma to your address. Contact Parchment Diploma Services for 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
|
| 10-15 days after official conferral: |
Receive your high quality paper Diploma/Certificate in the mail
|
Apply for Graduation
Are you going to finish your degree or certificate soon? Learn how to apply for graduation:
- Deadlines to apply for graduation
- Step-By-Step on how to apply
- Requirements for different types of degrees & certificates
- Graduation FAQ
Commencement Ceremony
Commencement is a significant occasion to celebrate our students' scholastic accomplishments with family, friends, and the Skyline College community. Check out the Commencement website for:
- Graduate To-Do List: make sure you're ready!
- Information about regalia and celebration items
- Event details, map, and FAQ
- Event photography