Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
To be eligible for the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, students must be receiving a high school diploma from their district and have earned designated results on six qualifying examinations.Golden State Seal Merit Diploma Procedures Letter (Dated 21-Jan-2025)
Letter to high school and unified school district superintendents and charter school administrators.
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma (GSSMD) Eligibility Requirements
Criteria for eligibility for award.
The Certification of Award Summary Sheet (XLSX)
Spreadsheet that can be used for identifying graduating seniors who meet GSSMD requirements, for local use only.
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma Request Form (PDF)
For district or charter school use. Must be signed and emailed to the California Department of Education at gssmd@cde.ca.gov.
The Frequently Asked Questions web page
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma FAQs.
Promotional Flyer (PDF)
Provides information on the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.