Graduation

High School Requirements

A student in grades 9-12 is required to earn a minimum of 24 units of credit through course completion or through competency assessment consistent with R277-705 to graduate.
The Utah State Board of Education requires a minimum of 24 units of credit achieved through course completion or through competency assessment.
Through recording of credits in a student's transcripts for grades 9-12, for purposes of high school graduation, an LEA shall recognize high school credits earned before grade 9.
An LEA may not use high school courses to replace middle school educational requirements.

For detailed information regarding high school graduation requirements, please see:
R277-700-6. High School Requirements.
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

Demonstrated Competency

For detailed information regarding demonstrated competency, please see:
R277-705-3. Required LEA Policy Explaining Student Credit.
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

Diplomas

To obtain a Utah High School Diploma a student must successfully complete 24 academic year credits. Districts may add additional credit requirements.

A student may be awarded a certificate of completion or a differentiated diploma, consistent with state and federal law and the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 plan.

R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

R277-705: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

Regulation

R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

R277-705: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

R277-717: High School Course Grading Requirements
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

GATEways to Success

Cathy Gray
Education Specialist, Teaching and Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7830 | Email