Graduation Requirements

Georgia Department of Education High School Graduation Requirements for students entering 9th grade in 2008 - 2009 or later:

• 23 total units required for all students
• 4 units of English Language Arts required for all students
• 4 units of Mathematics required for all students
• 4 units of Science are required for all students (the 4th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements).
• 3 units of Social Studies are required for all students, all courses are specifically identified.
• 1 unit of Health and Physical Education is required for all students; 3 units of JROTC may be used to meet the requirement.
• A total of 3 units are required from: CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts for all students (students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language).
• 4 additional elective units for all

Promotion criteria

• 9th grade to 10th grade - 5 1/2 credits
• 10th grade to 11th grade - 11 credits
• 11th grade to 12th grade - 17 credits

Additional graduation criteria

See the GA DOE website for a thorough explanation of the Georgia Milestones Assessment. The GA Milestones Assessment is taken in certain subjects and counts toward 20% of the final grade. 

Information from the University System of Georgia outlining the requirements for admission to college as compared to the state guidelines. 

Please note that each college/university sets specific guidelines on admissions criteria; please check the college/university website for updated information.