Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a program of instruction designed for adults who lack skills in reading, writing, speaking, problem-solving or computation at a level necessary to function in society, on a job or in the family.
Adult Basic Entrance Requirements
- Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in any class
- Students must attend orientation
Orientation Days, Times and Location
- Monday, through Thursday (4 days) at :
- 9 a.m. (3 hours each day)
- 6 p.m. (3 hours each day)
- Exceptions:
- Closed Memorial Day May 28; orientation will be held Tuesday-Thursday May 29-31 (3 days)
- Closed July 4; NO orientation July 2-5
- Closed Tuesday, Aug 14 (College-wide meeting) NO orientation Aug 13-16
- Closed Labor Day Sept. 3; orientation will be held Tuesday-Thursday Sept. 4-6 (3 days)
- Closed Thanksgiving Nov. 22; NO orientation Nov. 19-22
- Room 20 on the West Campus
Orientation Requirements
- Attend all four days in order to enter the program.
- Attend same time session each day
- Late arrivals will not be admitted
Documents that must be brought to orientation:
- Social Security Card (signed) (copies not accepted)
- Government or state issued photo ID (no school or work ID's accepted)
- If applying for Adult High School: High School Transcript from last high school attended
Minors (Ages 16 & 17) must bring:
- Social Security Card (signed) (copies not accepted)
- Government or state issued photo ID (no school or work ID's accepted)
- Minor Release Form - GED/AHS
(Requires notarized signature of parent or guardian. This minor release form is for Adult High School/GED students ONLY.)
Forms may be downloaded or picked up in Room 111 on West Campus. For more information, call 336.734.7761.
