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Diploma Mills

Diplomas mills have been around for decades. But the growing demand for college degrees and the increasing popularity of distance learning have helped diploma mills thrive over the past few years.

Diploma mills harm all of us: individuals who lose out on jobs or promotions because of those with false credentials, the businesses that hire or promote employees with false credentials, and legitimate colleges and universities that have their reputations tarnished by diploma mills with similar names.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn the 10 warning signs of diploma mills and steps you can take to determine if a college is a diploma mill. Read more


For more information contact:

Degree Authorization Staff
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone:  360.753-7869



 

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