Graduates may possess only one original parchment of their certificate/diploma or degree.A replacement parchment is an official reprint of the original 51Թapp certificate/diploma or degree.
Replacement Parchment Notation
Your replacement parchment will look like the original, with a notation that says “Replacement Parchment month/year” in small print along the front and bottom. Reprinted parchments bear the signatures of the officials who are currently in office and are printed in the current style, size, and language. Copies of the original or digital copies are not available.
Reprinting Parchments
Parchments can be reprinted for the following reasons:
- Original parchment lost, stolen, or destroyed
- Original parchment never received
- Original parchment damaged (original parchment must be returned)
- Official change of name (original parchment must be returned and proof of name change provided)
To request a reprint, please complete a Replacement Parchment Request Form. Replacements are produced once each month and at a charge of $50 per reprint. There are no rush requests or pick up options available; replacements are mailed via Canada Post. Only one replacement will be issued per parchment/credential. Requests will not be processed if fees or fines are owed to the college.
If you require proof of your credential for employment or other reasons, you may choose to order an official transcript.
Request a Replacement Parchment
1. Access your account to review and update your profile, if applicable
You may need to o set-up your myCamosun account. V Getting started with myCamosun | 51Թapp, then Troubleshooting for password or sign-in assistance.
If you don’t know your student ID number and/or need help updating your profile, email credentials@camosun.ca and provide your: full name at time of attendance, current name, date of birth, current email address, and current phone number.
2. Submit the Replacement Parchment Request Form
If your reason for replacement is ‘Official change of name’, you must attach a legal name change document with your request.(Examples: Marriage License, Certificate of Change of Name, etc.) Your student file will be updated with your official name change.
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If you require a parchment for more than one credential, please submit a new form for each.
3. Return original parchment for the following requests only:
- Original parchment damaged
- Official change of name
Mail to:
51Թapp Student Records
Attn: Student Records - Credentialing
3100 Foul Bay Rd
Victoria BC V8P 5J2
4. Pay for your replacement parchment
For those whose original parchment was lost, stolen, destroyed, or never received, you will receive an email with payment instructions at the email address associated with your myCamosun account within the next 5 business days.
For those whose original parchment was damaged or who are seeking a change of name on their parchment, your request will be processed upon receipt of your original parchment and, if necessary, your legal proof of name change.
Wait to receive payment instructions to the email address on your student file before providing (non-refundable) payment via .
5. Verify payment and view receipt:
- Go to ‘Student Finance’.
- Go to ‘Total Account Balance’ then ‘Other’.
- ‘Expand all’ to view ‘Payments’ then ‘Receipt Number’.
- If you do not see a receipt under ‘Payments’, your payment has not been received. Please try making payment again.
6. Processing times
Requests are added to the monthly production run upon receipt of payment, and where applicable, the return of your original(s) and proof of name change. Replacement parchments are mailed via Canada Post to the address submitted in your request. Regrettably, we are unable to expedite requests.
Continuing Education
Request a Professional Studies & Industry Training (ProSIT) Replacement Parchment
Please contact prosit@camosun.ca.