WISH: Indiana colleges navigate changes in high school diploma requirements

As Indiana high schools implement changes to graduation requirements, local colleges are working to ensure that students’ pathways align with future academic goals.

The shift, set to affect students in the class of 2029, has sparked questions from parents and education professionals alike. At the University of Indianapolis, Admissions Director Emily Hancock is balancing these new requirements with the university’s expectations for incoming students. She joined Daybreak’s Scott Sander to discuss.

Hancock emphasized that while the changes are significant, they won’t affect current high school juniors or seniors.

“If you have a high schooler right now, you don’t need to worry about it,” she said. The changes will impact current eighth-graders, who will be the first group to graduate under the new guidelines in 2029. [continue reading]