To get a diploma means to successfully finish a program of studies, usually in school or college, and receive an official document that proves you have completed that program. Full definition
Today's typical college graduate gets a diploma in one hand and student loan repayment book in the other when he leaves school and he's looking for ways out. (debt.org)
The downside of getting a diploma from a vocational school is that you won't earn any college credits that can eventually be transferred towards another degree. (mb-guide.org)
A new program allows some who completed high school before 2011 - 12 school year but did not get diploma due to state testing to get their certificates. (elpasotimes.com)