New York State Graduation Requirements
New York Stae Graduation Requirements
To earn a NYS diploma, students must meet credit and exam requirements. These requirements are separate and distinct and do not have to happen simultaneously.
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NYS Diploma/Credential Requirements
Revised May 2025: The following chart outlines the diploma and credential requirements currently in effect. The chart provides an overview of the requirements and identifies the student populations that have access to each type of diploma and non-diploma high school exiting credential. Websites are provided to offer more detailed information regarding the requirements for each diploma or credential.
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NYS Safety Net Options Available to Students with Disabilities to Graduate with a Local Diploma
Updated: March 2025 - SAFETY NET OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO GRADUATE WITH A LOCAL DIPLOMA