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Introducing Digital Diplomas for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 Graduates and Beyond...


Congratulations, graduate! You’re proud and you’ve worked hard. Now it’s time to celebrate your achievement, thank those who matter to you most, and let your credentials go to work for you.

Lawson State has teamed with Parchment to offer an official digital version of your diploma.


It’s fast, free, and sharable

Celebrate your accomplishment with those who supported you along the way -- your family, friends, and colleagues. Share with potential employers to kick-start the next step in your journey or career.


How to Get It

Students who will receive a digital diploma include Graduates will receive an email and text notification with instructions for electronically claiming their diploma.

Follow these simple steps:
• Check your school email and text messages for the award notification.
• Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
• Share your digital diploma on Facebook and LinkedIn or download a s ecure .pdf version.

Your digital diploma will always be accessible through your Parchment account. You can login and download or share it again and again -- at no cost to you. Your diploma will be sent to your email address on file. Update your personal email address.


What You Can Do with It

Share your Achievements
• Easily share your digital diploma with employers with a secure and verified link
• Share with family and friends on Facebook and LinkedIn
View or Download
• View your digital diploma online at any time with permanent access
• Download your digital diploma and save as a PDF
Serve as an Alternative to the Apostille
• Many countries recognize digital diplomas. Parchment Award diplomas are supporting the needs of international credentials

How can students order digital diplomas?

Lawson State offers a free digital diploma to students right after graduation. You can get your digital diploma or certificate  faster than your paper diploma or certificate , so it’s a great way to immediately share your accomplishment with your family, friends, and potential employers.  Upon completion of a degree or certification program, graduates will receive an email and text notification with instructions for electronically claiming their diploma or certificate.  We are introducing digital diplomas and certificates for the first time so only select students are candidates for receiving them.  They include: summer 2022 graduates and fall 2022 graduates and beyond.  Students who graduated before summer 2022 are not eligible for this service.

Follow these simple steps:
 • Check your school email and text messages for the award notification.
• Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
• Share your digital diploma on Facebook and LinkedIn via a verified link, or download a secure .pdf version.

Your digital diploma or certificate will always be accessible online through your Parchment account. You can login to your Parchment account and download or share your diploma or certificate as many times as you’d like throughout your lifetime. Questions about the digital diploma? Contact the Records Office at 205-929-3413 or email us at:  records@lawsonstate.edu