Adult Basic and Secondary Education/GED
Main Campus, Building 11, Room 201, 541-463-5214; Downtown Campus, Room 404, 541-463-6180; www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/academic-departments/college-and-career-foundations/adult-basic-and-secondary-education
College and GED preparation: Looking to prepare for college, complete your GED, and/or build skills for a better job? We have you covered!
We are a tuition-free, non-credit program designed to provide learning opportunities for students who want more from life. This program is a pathway for students to obtain a GED certificate, to enter or return to college, to build core academic and student success skills in preparation for college classes and training programs, to explore support services and degree options, and/or to increase employability.
We offer classes at multiple campuses and outreach sites throughout Lane County. Students can choose from a range of course levels and individualized or structured class options in reading, writing, and math. Class times are offered during the day and evening in many locations.
Many of the college's academic and student services are available to all students. Examples include Career and Employment Services, Counseling, Center for Accessible Resources, and the Multicultural Center.
College preparation and transition: These courses prepare learners who need to build or brush up on college readiness skills for postsecondary education, including math, reading, writing, and student success principles. Students learn how to successfully navigate the college system, explore career/degree options, and practice time/self-management while completing coursework aligned to credit-level programs.
GED preparation in English and Spanish: The GED is the national high school equivalency assessment operated by GED Testing Service and includes a set of four tests: Math, Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Our classes prepare students to successfully complete the GED for employment and/or college entry.
Admission requirements: All students must be 18 years of age or older, have a referral from the local public school district if 16 or 17 years of age, or have homeschool release and verification of current homeschool registration from ESD. (This applies to in-school and out-of-school youth. The decision to release a student is made by local school district officials in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes and local school district policy). All new students must attend an orientation session.
Admission procedures: Class locations, orientation, and registration information are available on the department website.
Registration, costs, and payment methods: To learn about registration, costs, and payment methods for Adult Basic and Secondary Education, consult the department website.
If you are ready to take that next step in your life, or simply want to find out more information about how we might help, call us or check out the department website.