General Education Development(GED) - Distance Education

As is the case of the classroom version of the GED program, the online GED program is designed to develop and improve a person's mastery of skills and general knowledge in the five subject areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math. Any person, 18 years of age or older, may enroll in the program. GED classes are available at each of Vance-Granville Community College's campuses, at other sites located throughout the college's service area, and through our Literacy Online distance education program.

Students entering a GED course of study are assessed to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses. Instructors work individually with students in planning the most effective study program. GED classes concentrate on improving reading comprehension skills, writing ability, and up-grading math skills in preparation for GED testing.

GED instructors guide students through an individualized study process and together the best course of study is chosen. Each class instructor is trained to administer practice GED tests. When students demonstrate proficiency on these practice tests, an appointment is made for the official GED test with the chief GED examiner. The cost of the GED test is $7.50.

Upon successful completion of the GED exam, a student is awarded a certificate that is considered the equivalent of a high school diploma.GED tests are administered several times during each semester.

FALL 2008 GED Schedule

GED Test
General Education Development (GED Test)
The GED exam measures a person's mastery of skills and general knowledge in five subject areas: writing, social studies, science, reading, and math. Upon successful completion of the exam, a student is awarded a certificate that is considered the equivalent of a high school diploma. GED tests are administered each semester to meet the testing needs of our students who demonstrate high school proficiency in reading, math and/or language skills.

To get started on your online GED (Distance Education) program, click here for more information

For More Information:
J.T. Bryan, Online Instructor/Coordinator of Adult Basic Skills
bryanj@vgcc.edu • (252) 738-3212