At IU High School, you can choose from three diploma tracks, each of which leads to an accredited IUHS diploma. The option you select determines the requirements you need to fulfill in order to graduate.
IU High School graduates have gone on to dozens fo prestigious colleges and universities. However, please note that earning an IU High School diploma doesn't guarantee admission to Indiana University or any other college or university.
Please review the requirements for each track below. If you have questions about the diploma options, please contact askiuhs@indiana.edu.
The college prep diploma is recommended for students planning to attend college.
Courses in literature, speech, and composition. Must include required courses English 9 (2 cr) and English 10 (2 cr).
Students must take 6 credits of math in their high school years to earn a College Prep Diploma. Those math courses must be taken in sequence (e.g., Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II OR Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, etc.). Math courses may not be taken out of sequence. We strongly recommend 8 credits of mathematics.
Choose 4 credits from the following:
Directed Electives [5 credits]
Choose from the following. 4 foreign language credits are strongly recommended but not required.
Free Electives [8 credits]
The general education diploma is recommended for students who do not plan to go to college.
Courses in literature, speech, and composition. Must include required courses English 9 and English 10.
Students must take 4 credits of math in their high school years to earn a General Education Diploma. Those math courses must be taken in sequence.
Recommended:
OR
2 credits from life science AND 2 credits from physical science
Electives [17 credits]
We encourage you to take courses that are related to your career interest.
The academic honors diploma is recommended for students wanting to pursue a rigorous, advanced course of study during their high school years.
The academic honors diploma is based on the Indiana state requirement for honors diplomas. To complete an academic honors diploma, you must:
In addition to the course requirements, you need to complete one of the following options:
Students must take 8 credits of math in their high school years to earn an Academic Honors Diploma. Those math courses must be taken in sequence (e.g., Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus OR Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, AP Calculus). Math courses may not be taken out of sequence.
Choose an 8-credit sequence from the following courses:
Choose 4 credits from the following:
Electives [8-10 credits]
You are encouraged to take academic courses in order to create a strong transcript. For suggestions, please talk to an advisor.
World Languages [6-8 credits]
Complete one of the following options:
Fine Arts [2 credits]
EARN YOUR DIPLOMA FROM IU HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma students choose one of our diploma tracks: General Education, College Prep, and Academic Honors.
Diploma students may supplement their IU High School courses with additional courses from another high school. Our academic advisors will help you complete your requirements.
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Whether you're accommodating the need for a flexible schedule or taking AP courses not available through your school, you can get started with an IU High School course to supplement your graduation requirements in as little as 15 minutes.
Learn more + registerIf you have any questions, please contact iuhs@indiana.edu. We're ready to help.
