Diplomas

Bachelor's and master's degree diplomas are issued in 8.5" x 11" format. All WWU diplomas carry the embossed university seal and signatures of university officers.

Original diplomas issued Fall 2021–present are inscribed with the university name, graduate name, degree title, major(s), any applicable academic honor (cum laude or magna cum laude),* and date of award (always the last Friday of the quarter).

An Honors College notation is made to diplomas of students who complete the requirements of the honors program.*

Academic minors are not listed on diplomas, but are recorded on official transcripts.

Original diplomas issued prior to Fall 2021 list both the university name and the academic college associated with the degree program. They are inscribed with the graduate's name, degree title, any applicable academic honor,* and date of award. Major information was not included on original diplomas issued prior to Fall 2021.

*Only undergraduate students receive Latin honors or Honors College notations.

Prior to the 2024-25 academic year, all Western diplomas were issued in 8.5" x 11" format. Beginning Fall 2024, doctoral (EdD and AUD) diplomas began being issued in 11" x 14" format.

All WWU diplomas carry the embossed university seal and signatures of university officers. Doctoral diplomas are inscribed with the university name, graduate name, degree title, and date of award (always the last Friday of the quarter).

Replacement copies of doctoral diplomas may be issued in 8.5" x 11" format, if notarization or other special handling is required.

1. Log in or create an account with Parchment.
2. Select the option to order a replacement/reprinted diploma.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. Confirm your order details and enter your diploma display name (your name as it should appear on your diploma).
6. 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.

1. Log in or create an account with Parchment.
2. Select the option to order a replacement/reprinted diploma.
3. On the delivery selection screen, please select “I’m sending to myself or another individual”, then “I’m sending to myself.”
4. Confirm your order details and enter your diploma display name (your name as it should appear on your diploma).
5. 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!

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.