General Education and Diploma Requirements
Amendments to NYS Diploma Requirements: MEMO and FAQ (March 2021)
GRADUATION MEASURES REVIEW
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of this site is to provide guidance regarding general education regulations and diploma requirements in New York State.
Information on this site includes:
- General Resources (includes Part 100 Regulations)
- Appeals, Safety Nets, and Superintendent Determination
- Diploma Credit Requirements (includes guidance for 9-12 ENL and Bilingual Education Programs)
- Diploma Types (includes Diploma and Graduation Resources)
- Endorsements and Seals
- Exiting Credentials (CDOS Standalone / Skills & Achievement)
- Multiple Pathways
- Transfer Students (includes Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children)
For further questions and comments, email emscurric@nysed.gov (general questions) or emscgradreq@nysed.gov (questions related to graduation requirements), or call (518) 474-5922.