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Diploma Endorsements

Students in North Carolina public schools have the opportunity to earn one or more endorsements on their high school diploma. These endorsements indicate that students have completed specific course concentrations preparing them to be ready for college or careers. Individual students may qualify for and earn more than one endorsement.  Students are not required to earn an endorsement in order to receive a diploma. The NCDPI Graduation Diploma endorsements are 

  • Career Endorsement indicating completion of a rigorous course of study that includes a Career Technical Education concentration;
  • College Endorsement indicating readiness for entry into NC Community Colleges;
  • College/UNC Endorsement indicating readiness for entry into a four-year university in the University of North Carolina system;
  • NC Academic Scholars Endorsement indicating that students have completed a balanced and academically rigorous high school program preparing them for post-secondary education.
  • Global Languages Endorsement indicating proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.
  • Arts Proficiency Endorsement indicating proficiency in an Arts pathway based on both course attainment as well as outside of school arts experiences.

If you are interested in learning more about your options for earning a Diploma Endorsement, contact your school counselor.