General Education and Diploma 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.