Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Public Instruction
Chapter PI 5 - High School Equivalency Diplomas And Certificates Of General Educational Development
Section PI 5.06 - High school equivalency diploma based on attainment of high school credits
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The state superintendent shall grant a high school equivalency diploma to a person who meets the requirements of s. PI 5.03 and has completed at least 22 high school credits, including at least 4 in English or communications; 3 in social studies, including citizenship; 2 in mathematics; 2 in science; and 0.5 in health.
(2) Post-secondary credits shall be accepted by the state superintendent in meeting the requirements under sub. (1). A post-secondary course which grants 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits is equivalent to one high school credit.
(3) The applicant shall provide certified transcripts from public or private high schools, TCS districts, colleges, or universities to document completion of the credits.
Persons who meet the requirements of this section may be eligible for a high school diploma and should contact their school district of residence to determine if they meet the school board requirements for the school district high school diploma.
