Graduation & NYS Examination requirements

Courses & credits requirement

Examination requirements and minimum score:


Regents Regents w/Advanced Designation

English 65* 65

Global Studies 65* 65

U.S. History 65* 65

Mathematics 65* (1 Regents) 65** (3 Regents)

Science 65* (any 1 Regents) 65 ( any 2 Regents)

World Language (LOTE) N/A 65*** (on FLACS exam)



* A score of 65 or above on all five required Regents exams will allow the student to receive a Regents diploma. There is no longer a local diploma option except for students with disabilities. The low option of scoring between 55 – 64 on the required Regents exams to earn a local diploma will continue to be available for students with disabilities.


** Students who are pursuing a Regents with Advanced Designation diploma must obtain a score of 65 or above on the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Global History 2, US History and ELA Regents plus two Science Regents, and a FLACS (World Language assessment).


*** To earn the advanced designation, students must complete one of the following:

  • 3 units of world language and pass the corresponding FLACS exam in that language:

  • CTE i.e. Business or BOCES Tech (5 units) plus 1 unit in a LOTE; OR

  • The Arts (music or art), 5 units, plus 1 unit in a LOTE


Please see your counselor if you have any quesitons.