High School Equivalency
High School Equivalency at Catawba Valley Community College provides options for adults to acquire high school level credentials. This program prepares students to pass standardized equivalency tests such as the GED® or HiSET.
CVCC's High School Equivalency (HSE) program prepares students to pass standardized equivalency tests such as the GED® or HiSET. Classes are free and open to students 16 years of age or older. Students who are 16 or 17 years old must download or pick up a Minor Application Form from the College and Career Readiness website and return it completed before admission. Students may study in our open labs and/or online. Students must be formally enrolled to use the online skill-building program. Students who are 16 or 17 should see the Procedure for Minor Students for more information.
How do I get started?
- Step 1 - Schedule an assessment appointment with the College and Career Readiness Office.
- Step 2 - Attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Step 3 - Begin studying in our classes and/or at home.
Call the College and Career Readiness Office at (828) 327-7000, ext. 4353 and leave a message or email college-career-readiness@cvcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
High School Equivalency at CVCC ALEXANDER CENTER
LAB HOURS ROOM 203
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
Please call (828) 632-8221 for more information about studying for your HSE at the CVCC Alexander Center in Taylorsville, NC.
High School Equivalency FAQs
The GED® exam consists of four computer-based tests, and the cost is $26 per test. *subject to increase
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
- Science (90 minutes)
- Social Studies (90 minutes)
The HiSET® consists of five paper-based tests, and the cost is $15 per test. *subject to increase
- Language Arts-Reading (65 minutes)
- Language Arts-Writing (120 minutes)
- Science (80 minutes)
- Social Studies (70 minutes)
- Mathematics (90 minutes)
Students who are enrolled in our HSE classes may try the Official GED® and HiSET Practice Tests in class for free. These tests will help students to know if they are ready for the actual tests.
Students will sign up online to take tests here at our Testing Center. All test scheduling and payment must be done online with a credit card. Lab instructors can help students in the classroom with the registration process. If you don't have a credit card, a prepaid Visa/MasterCard can be purchased at most grocery and retail stores.
Yes, GED® scores from 2014 to now are still valid. However, scores from before the 2014 edition of the GED® are not transferable. Students will have to take all subject area tests again.
Contact the ASC Coordinator at (828) 327-7000 ext. 4129 about transferring scores. If you haven't taken any tests, talk to your classroom instructor about your test options after you are enrolled.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career Pathways allow you to start training for a career while you are working on your high school diploma, learning the English language, or building academic skills in our department. Click here for more information.
Contact Information
Adult Secondary Credentials Coordinator
College and Career Readiness
Email:
Mary Morningstar
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4129