General Education Development (GED)

The 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 and at other sites located throughout the college's service area.

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 | Fall 2008 GED TESTING SCHEDULE

For More Information:
Sue Wooten Grissom, Director of Basic Skills
grissom@vgcc.edu • (252) 738-3315

Leo Kelly, Dean of Basic Skills
kelly@vgcc.edu • (252) 738-3314