IUHS Diploma

Credit Requirements & Diploma Options #

In alignment with new Indiana Department of Education diploma requirements, IUHS is implementing two new accredited diploma options for diploma seeking students as of July 1, 2025. Students in the Diploma program previous to this date can continue pursuing their original diplomas.

IU High School's previous diplomas were based on the Indiana Core 40 standards. You can compare Indiana's Core 40 requirements to the New Diploma requirements here.

To earn an Indiana University High School diploma, you now must successfully complete at least 42 credits in various subject areas. At least 10 credits must be earned through IUHS courses. 

Students joining the IUHS Diploma Program after July 1, 2025 can choose either Diploma option below:

Indiana University High School graduates have gone on to dozens of prestigious colleges and universities.

The IUHS Diploma is recommended for students who do not plan to complete the Honors requirements. Use the planning list below to help decide what courses to take and when.

IUHS Diploma Requirements #

Language Arts
8 credits in literature, speech, and composition, including the required:

  • 2 credits: English 9
  • 1 credit: Communications-focused course (Speech or Interpersonal Relationships)
  • 5 additional English credits

Mathematics
7 credits:

  • 1 credit: Personal Finance
  • 2 credits: Algebra I
  • 4 additional Math credits

Science
7 credits:

  • 2 credits: Biology I
  • 1 credit: Computer Science
  • 2 additional science credits
  • 2 STEM-focused credits

Social Studies
5 required credits:

  • 2 credits: U.S. History 
  • 1 credit: U.S. Government
  • 2 credits: World Perspectives (Flexible options, including advanced/3rd-year world language or world-focused social studies courses)

Physical Education and Health Education
2 credits:

  • 1 credit: Health and Wellness
  • 1 credit: Physical Education

College and Careers
1 credit:

  • Preparing for College and Careers

Personalized Electives
12 credits:

  • Students are encouraged to utilize the new readiness seals to align these personalized electives with their unique goals. Personalized electives can include a variety of courses, such as CTE, Performing or Fine Arts, and World Languages.

    [Effective 07/01/2025]

Education Planning #

Freshman

First Six Months

  • English 9: First Semester
  • Algebra I: First Semester
  • Biology I: First Semester
  • World History: First Semester or Geography: First Semester
  • World Language or Elective

Second Six Months

  • English 9: Second Semester
  • Algebra I: Second Semester
  • Biology I: Second Semester
  • World History: Second Semester or Geography: Second Semester
  • World Language continued or Elective


Sophomore

First Six Months

  • Communication Elective
  • Personal Finance
  • Computer Science
  • U.S. History First Semester, World Language, or Elective
  • Physical Education (PE)

Second Six Months

  • English Elective 1
  • Math Elective 1
  • Science Elective 1
  • U.S. History Second Semester, World Language, or Elective
  • Personal/Professional Development


Junior

First Six Months

  • English Elective 2
  • Math Elective 2
  • Science Elective 2
  • U.S. History First Semester, World Language, or Elective
  • Elective

Second Six Months

  • English Elective 3
  • Math Elective 3
  • STEM Elective 1
  • U.S. History Second Semester, World Language, or Elective
  • Elective

Senior

First Six Months

  • English Elective 4
  • Math Elective 4
  • STEM Elective 2
  • U.S. Government, World Language, or Elective
  • Elective

Second Six Months

  • English Elective 5
  • Economics
  • 3 Electives

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