Diplomas
2025 Summer & Fall Diplomas
Congratulations, Graduates!
Info on accessing your digital diploma is sent to your external (non-wwu.edu) email when the digital copy is issued, usually 7-14 days after the end of the quarter. Printed diplomas are mailed to your on-file diploma address around 3 weeks after digital copies are issued.
Digital diploma issuance for Summer grads began Aug. 28. Most printed copies were delivered in Sept.
Digital diploma issuance for Fall graduates began Dec. 18. Printed copies should arrive early Jan.
Please note: For any delayed award due to missing or incomplete coursework, a diploma is issued only after all requirements are completed and the degree is formally awarded.
Original Diplomas
New graduates receive both a printed diploma and a secure digital diploma (effective starting 2023-2024 academic year).
Digital diplomas are issued in advance of the paper copy. Within a few weeks after the end of the quarter, a link to claim your digital diploma is sent to the external (non-Western) email address indicated on your degree application. Printed diplomas are mailed 2-3 weeks after digital diplomas are issued.
If you need help with claiming your digital diploma or have received your digital copy, but not your paper diploma, please contact Parchment customer support.
Please note: Participation in Commencement does not guarantee that you have completed your degree and truly graduated. Only when all program requirements are satisfactorily completed is your degree awarded. If you have incomplete or in-progress coursework, your degree cannot be awarded until all requirements are satisfied, which will delay issuance of your diploma.
Replacement or Duplicate Diplomas
Alums who need a duplicate or a replacement copy of a Western diploma can order an additional copy through Parchment.
Parchment will email you a link to claim your digital diploma and review your mailing address for any hard copies ordered after Western has confirmed your diploma details and approved the reissue (usually within 3-5 business days).
- Log in or create an account with Parchment.
- Select the option to order a replacement/reprinted diploma.
- When asked for a delivery destination, select “I’m sending to myself or another individual”, then select the option to send the hard copy to yourself.
- Toggle the delivery method from “Electronic” to “Print & Mailed” to enter the delivery address for your hard-copy diploma. Don’t worry, you’ll still get the electronic one, too!
- Confirm your order details and enter your diploma display name (your name as it should appear on your diploma).
- Complete payment.
Note: Regardless of where your hard-copy diploma is being mailed, the link to claim your digital diploma will be sent to the email address associated with your Parchment account.
- Log in or create an account with Parchment.
- Select the option to order a replacement/reprinted diploma.
- On the delivery selection screen, please select “I’m sending to myself or another individual”, then “I’m sending to myself.”
- Confirm your order details and enter your diploma display name (your name as it should appear on your diploma).
- Complete payment.
Note: Digital diplomas can only be sent to you, the alum. Once claimed, you’re welcome to share your diploma with anyone else via verified link, secure download, or social media!
More Options
Hard-copy replacement/duplicate diplomas can still be ordered by mail using our Mail-In Diploma Request Form. Mail your completed and signed request form to the Registrar’s Office with a check payable to Western Washington University.
Please note that digital diplomas are only available through Parchment and cannot be ordered by mail.
- Official or unofficial transcript
- Degree verification: RORecords@wwu.edu or DegreeEval@wwu.edu
- Enrollment verification: Registrar.Office@wwu.edu
Apostilles are issued by the Washington Secretary of State's Office.
For more information on apostilles, please visit the Secretary of State's website or check out our FAQ section.
Who Should I Contact About Diplomas?
Parchment Support
Website: instructure.my.site.com/learnerhelpcenter/ | Phone: (847) 716-3005
Registrar's Office Records
Email: RORecords@wwu.edu | Phone: (360) 650-3432