Associate Degree Earns High School Diploma

Are you 16 years or older?

Earning an associate degree at Highline College will also satisfy your high school diploma graduation requirements. You will not need to complete Washington State Board of Education required exams and classes, such as the competency exams and U.S. History.

You can choose which associate degree works best for you:

• Associate of Arts (AA)
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

• Be sure to select HS Diploman in ctcLink when applying. If not, you will need to declare it using the Program of Study Update Form.
• Students must pay the graduation application fee when applying.
• Your diploma will be issued by Highline College.

To get started, meet with an Academic Pathway Advisor or faculty advisor to discuss your educational pathway and map your degree plan.