Graduation petitions are processed 12-16 weeks after the end of the semester. Barstow Community College partners with Parchment to process and mail diplomas to the mailing address on file.
Celebrate Your Achievement Congratulations on your accomplishment! You've worked hard, and it's time to celebrate and share your success. Barstow Community College has partnered with Parchment to provide an official digital version of your diploma, available at no cost to you.
The Benefits of a Digital Diploma
- Fast and Accessible: Receive your digital diploma quickly and access it anytime, anywhere.
- Shareable: Easily share your achievement on social media.
- Employer-Ready: Kick-start your career by sharing your credentials with potential employers.
How to Claim Your Digital Diploma
Graduates will receive both an email and a text message with instructions to claim their digital diploma electronically. Simply follow these steps:
- Check Your School Email & Text Messages: Look out for the award notification.
- Create Your Parchment Account: Follow the provided link to set up your Parchment digital credentials.
- Share and Download: Once your diploma is claimed, share it on social media or download a secure PDF version.
Your digital diploma will remain permanently accessible through your Parchment account, allowing you to log in, download, and share it at any time—at no cost.
Updating Your Contact Information Your digital diploma will be sent to the email address you have on file. Be sure to update your personal email address to ensure you receive it promptly.
What Can You Do with Your Digital Diploma?
- Share Your Achievement: Share your diploma securely with family, friends, or potential employers via verified links on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.
- View or Download: View your diploma online anytime or download a secure PDF copy.
For any questions about the digital diploma, contact admissions@barstow.edu. For support once you have received your digital diploma, reach out to congratulations@parchment.com.
Duplicate Diploma: Duplicate diplomas may be ordered directly from the Admissions and Records by completing the Duplicate Diploma/Certificate Order Form at a cost of $11 each.
