Diploma vs. Parchment — What's the Difference?

A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as college or university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study. The word diploma also refers to an academic award which is given after the completion of study in different courses such as diploma in higher education, diploma in graduation or diploma in post-graduation.

Parchment is a writing material made from specially prepared untanned skins of animals—primarily sheep, calves, and goats. It has been used as a writing medium for over two millennia.

A document issued by an educational institution, such as a university, testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

The skin of a sheep or goat prepared as a material on which to write or paint.

A certificate conferring a privilege or honor.

A written text or drawing on a sheet of this material.

An official document or charter.

Paper made in imitation of this material.

A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution.

A document made on such material.

A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).

Stiff paper imitating that material.

The creamy to tanned color of parchment.

The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp.

The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum.

The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp.

A superior paper resembling sheepskin

Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on