Preparation for the GED tests

How to get started:

Step 1: Sign up For Orientation

For the Asheville campus, call (828) 398-7433 or come to the Hemlock Building, office 303, 304, or 305 to sign up. 
For all other campuses and centers, see Intake/Orientation Schedule.

Step 2: Attend an Orientation Session (2.5 hrs)

Receive important information about the program
Start the registration process to become a student
Take the locator test
Learn about additional classes and other support we can offer you

Step 3: Attend Assessment Session (1 to 2 hours)

Take up to three placement tests

Step 4: Attend Advisement Session and Begin Class

Meet with a teacher to discuss test scores, set goals, and begin classwork

If students are 16 or 17 years of age, they must fill out a minor permission form before orientation:

Pick up Minor Permission Form

Get the form from the Hemlock Building, office 304, on:

Monday from 9:00-noon or Tuesday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Learn official DMV status.

Complete Minor Permission Form

Follow the steps outlined in the Minor Permission Form and turn it in to Hemlock Building, office 304. 

See Steps 1-4 above for what to do after turning in the Minor Permission Form.