Can a homeschooled student get a real diploma?
Asked by families. Answered by Peabody editors from the sources below.
Most states do not run a graduation for homeschoolers, so families hold their own. Who issues the diploma depends on your state: many let the parent issue it, which this page shows from Peabody's state law pages. A simple ceremony needs a program, a diploma and transcript, and a place. DoDEA's policy says its commencement ceremonies are not offered to homeschoolers.
Checked October 29, 2026.
This is a plain-words summary, not legal advice. Laws change: check your state's current law and its education department before you act.
Where to read more
Read the full page: How to host a homeschool graduation.
Sources
- Department of Defense Education Activity: Administrative Instruction 1375.01, Home-School Students, Change 1 (checked October 29, 2026)
- Peabody's state homeschool law pages (each lists its statutes and education department pages) (checked October 27, 2026)