TIP SHEET

NYC High School Credentials (Non-diploma options)
- NYC High School Credentials are not equivalent to high school diplomas
- As stand alone credentials, they cannot be used to apply to college, the military, and vocational training programs that require a TASC or a high school diploma.
- Students who obtain a stand alone credential before age 21 have the right to stay in school until the end of the school year in which they turn 21.
Career Development & Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential
DESCRIPTION | OPTION 1 | OPTION 2 |
Source: infohub.nyced.org |
The student must meet each of the following requirements:
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The student must pass a department approved work readiness assessment. Examples include:
For the full list, visit: NYSED.gov |
Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential
DESCRIPTION | The student must meet each of the following requirements: |
This credential recognizes students’ skills and achievements in:
This credential replaced the IEP diploma, beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. |
Students will receive a summary of their:
NYS Alternate Assessments (NYSAA) Determination The IEP team determines the eligibility of students with disabilities to participate in standard or alternate assessments. Students who are eligible for alternate assessments generally have limited cognitive abilities combined with behavioral and/or physical limitations.
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Source: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/exiting-credentials
Additional Resources:
NYCDOE Graduation Requirements
NYCDOE Graduation Requirements Worksheet
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