Earning Your Diploma from NDCDE
Overview
North Dakota Center for Distance Education has been awarding high school diplomas to students who complete North Dakota’s requirements for high school graduation for over 90 years. First as a correspondence school and now as a digital school, NDCDE provides this service to students throughout North Dakota, as well as other states.
Any person, regardless of age, may apply for a diploma with NDCDE. NDCDE’s diploma program is subject to North Dakota’s school approval requirements and is accredited by Cognia.
Diploma Program Policies
Policies governing the process from diploma program acceptance to graduation are found in the NDCDE Policy Manual , see policies in Section C: Students.
Diploma/Graduation Determination
The diploma program process is is overseen by NDCDE’s Student Support Department, which includes our diploma program coordinator who is a licensed school counselor. This guidance counselor reviews student transcripts, develops graduation plans, and helps admitted students stay on track through graduation.
Interested in enrolling in the program or starting with a transcript review? Start by learning more about our application process