Regents Requirements

Levels of Diploma in New York State

For high school graduation, New York State grants 3 levels of diploma:

• Local Diploma: Passing score of 55-64 on required Regents Exams
• Regents Diploma: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams
• Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams PLUS Math B Exam, an additional Regents Science Exam, and a Regents Foreign Language Exam

Required Regents Exams for All Levels

The following Regents exams are required for all levels of diploma:

• English Language Arts
• Math A
• Global History
• US History
• Science

With Honors

The "with honors" designation is added to either Regents Diploma option for students with an average score of 90 or more on all required Regents exams.

Technical Endorsement

Students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program earn this endorsement if they also complete an approved technical assessment, a work-based learning experience, and a work-skills employability profile.

NY Regents Diploma Credit Requirements - 22 Credits Required
Diploma Type	English	Social Studies	Math	Science	Health	Secondary Language	Art or Music	Phys Ed	Sequence Courses/ Electives
Local Diploma	4	4	3	3	0.5	1	1	1	3.5
Regents Diploma	4	4	3	3	0.5	1 - 3	1	2	1.5 - 3.5