1. Contact the school: First, contact your alma mater immediately. Most schools have special departments to deal with this situation, and they can tell you what to do next. You usually need to provide some personal information, such as name, graduation year, major, etc.
2. reissue the certificate: if the school confirms that your diploma is lost, they will generally reissue a new certificate for you. This process may take some time because you need to wait for the school to handle it. In addition, you may have to pay a certain fee.
3. provide proof: if you can't reissue a new diploma immediately, you can also provide other documents to prove your academic qualifications. For example, you can provide your report card or degree certificate. These documents can usually serve as proof of your education.
4. Call the police: If you think your diploma has been stolen, you should call the police. The police may help you get your certificate back, or at least provide you with a report, which you can use to prove that your certificate is lost.
5. Keep evidence: Before you start looking for your diploma, you should take photos or scan all relevant documents. In this way, even if the original is lost, there can be backup evidence.
Generally speaking, if you lose your college degree, you should take action as soon as possible. Although this may make you feel anxious, you should be able to get your certificate back as long as you follow the correct steps.