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Order Your Parchment

Congratulations on meeting the requirements to complete your certificate or diploma!

In order to receive your parchment, please visit the SCS Student Portal. Note that the instructions are specific to the type of program (i.e., distance education/Open Learning program vs. continuing studies).

The steps for ordering your parchment through the portal are outlined in the appropriate sections below.

Please note that your certificate will be issued only if final grades have been released for all of your course requirements. Do not submit an application if you are still awaiting your final grade(s).

You do not have to declare your certificate candidacy until you have satisfied all of your certificate requirements. You will receive instructions on where and how to view your progress.

Degree-Credit Certificates and Diplomas

When you have completed all the requirements for a certificate or diploma (undergraduate degree-credit courses), you can request your parchment through the SCS Student Portal.

  • Login selecting the I already have an account option using your username and password.
  • Go to My Applications and navigate to the View more available applications button.
  • Select the Open Learning Certificate/Diploma Application from the available list, complete the requested information and submit.

There is a $40 certificate fee required.

Non-Degree Certificates and Diplomas

When you have completed all the requirements for a certificate or diploma (non-degree courses), you can request your parchment through the SCS Student Portal.

  • Login selecting the I already have an account option using your username and password.
  • Go to My Applications and navigate to the View more available applications button.
  • Select the Continuing Studies Certificate/Diploma Application from the available list, complete the requested information and submit.