The GED testing program is offered by all 58 community colleges in North Carolina, including Forsyth Tech. The cost to students is $25.00. The GED test consists of five tests (Language Arts Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts Reading and Mathematics). Upon attaining minimum standard scores of 410 on each of the 5 tests and a total score of 2250, a high school diploma equivalency is awarded to the student by the State Board of the Community College System.
GED 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)
- 1:30 p.m. (3 hours each day)
- 6 p.m. (3 hours each day)
- 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.
Locations
The GED program is offered at:
West Campus
1300 Bolton St.
Winston-Salem,
NC
Mazie Woodruff Center
4905 Lansing Drive
Winston-Salem, NC
Goodwill
2701 University Pkwy
Winston-Salem,
NC
Printable GED Transcript Request
For more information, please call 336.734.7761.
