Seniors

• A student must earn a total of 24 credits to be eligible for a diploma. These 24 credits must include: 

  • • 4 credits of English (English I, English II, English III, English IV) 

    • 4 credits of Math (NC Math I, NC Math 2, NC Math 3, and a 4th Math Option) 

    • 3 credits of Science (Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a physical science) 

    • 4 credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics and Economics, and American History course , and a 4th Social Studies class) 

    • 1 Health/PE requirement 

    • 8 elective credits (2 must be CTE, Art, or World Language) 

• Completion of CPR training requirement. 

Helpful Tips

• NC Public University's require a minimum cumulative, weighted GPA of 2.5 for admissions (other Colleges may require similar or higher) 

• Minimum SAT score of 880 or ACT of 17 

• At least 2 levels of the same World Language

• 4th Advanced Math (AFM, Pre-Calculus, etc.) 

• Remember, all colleges have different admissions requirements. It is important to know the admissions requirements of the schools you would like to attend. Use your Naviance account in your Student Portal to explore colleges and universities across the U.S. 

Helpful Links

Naviance Information & Guides

Google Translate for Naviance Student

Request Transcripts in Naviance Student

Letter of Recommendation Requests

Herff Jones-Cap and Gowns

Credit Recovery Information

To the Class of 2026-

If you are looking to continue your education close to home, make sure to check out the NC College Connect program! NC College Connect makes it easy to apply to college, explore potential majors, and skip the wait of the traditional application process. 

NC College Connect offers North Carolina public high school students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 and above who meet NC College Connect requirements direct admission to participating colleges and universities. Participating colleges and universities include UNC System campuses across the state, dozens of independent schools and all 58 North Carolina Community Colleges, the hardest part of the process is choosing where to continue your path to endless possibilities.

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

Get ready to Discover Your Future at the CACRAO College Fair Field Trip 2025 on Thursday, October 16th! This is your chance to explore a variety of colleges and universities all in one place.

We will depart from school at 10:00 AM and return by 1:00 PM.

How to participate:

• Sign up now to secure your spot by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.

• You must sign up to receive a permission slip.

• The deadline to complete the sign-up form is October 7th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please see your counselor.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to plan your future!