Admit it. Lakeside College of Shanghai Jiaotong University is an independent college approved by the Ministry of Education, with legal personality. Therefore, its diploma is legal and recognized by the Ministry of Education. Moreover, Lakeside College of Shanghai Jiaotong University has the right to award degrees, and can award corresponding degree certificates according to students' academic achievements and performance. These degree certificates are recognized by the state and have legal effect. Therefore, the diploma of Shanghai Jiaotong University Lakeside College is recognized by the state.