New york state regents requirements

Regents or local diploma

In addition to successful completion of the appropriate units of credits, to earn a Regents or local diploma, students must pass*:

• one English language arts Regents Examination or NYSED-Approved Regents Examination Alternative;
• one mathematics Regents Examination or NYSED-Approved Regents Examination Alternative;
• one science Regents Examination or NYSED-Approved Regents Examination Alternative;
• one social studies Regents Examination or NYSED-Approved Regents Examination Alternative; and
• one pathway (see Multiple Pathways for more information).

* Eligible students may meet the assessment requirements using Appeals, Safety Nets, and Superintendent Determination.

Students granted an exemption from any examination are not required to pass such specific examination to meet the assessment requirements for any diploma type (local, Regents, or Regents with advanced designation).

Regents diploma with advanced designation

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