FAQs: About HSE Graduation
HSE is the acronym for "high school equivalency." It replaces the term GED®. Students who successfully complete an HSE program and pass an exam earn a diploma that is equivalent to graduating from high school.
Rio Salado College will celebrate this year's graduating class at its upcoming High School Equivalency (HSE) held in person. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on Rio Salado College’s YouTube channel. To view this year's details please visit HSE Graduation.
HSE students who officially enrolled in and completed Rio Salado College’s in-person or online HSE preparation classes are eligible to participate.
Participating in the HSE Graduation is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges you’ve overcome during your time as a student. It also allows your family and friends to recognize and celebrate your accomplishments. Walking across the stage to receive your degree or certificate creates a memory of this important milestone as you take the next step toward your future.
You are not required to participate in the HSE Graduation to receive your diploma.