General Educational Development (GED) is a FREE program of instruction in writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics. It is designed to prepare adult students to pass the GED tests which lead to a high school equivalency certificate. The certificate is awarded by the North Carolina Community College System. 

To prepare for the GED, you can enroll in one of our many classes or prepare online.  It can take as little as four weeks or as long as a student needs to prepare for the tests.  There is a one time testing fee of $25.00 to take the GED tests.  An official picture/signature ID is also required for testing.  Click here to learn more about the GED Program.

GED On-Line
With a computer and Internet access, students can prepare to take the GED tests in the comfort of their own homes at times that fit busy schedules.  For more information, please contact Tessa Parnell at 335-0821, ext. 2991 or via e-mail at tessa_parnell@albemarle.edu.  Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm.  

Class Schedule
Please click here to see our Spring class schedule.

GED TRANSCRIPT (FREE):
To request a GED transcript or duplicate diploma a student must complete a request form. The form must be faxed or mailed to Raleigh by the requestor. There is no fee for the transcript. The form can be obtained in three ways: 

• Online: Download the form here. 

• Call: Contact the GED Examiner at 335-0821, ext. 2242 and request the form to be mailed to you.

• Visit: Visit the Basic Skills department at any COA campus and pick one up.

Please call Wanda Fletcher at 335-0821, ext. 2259 for more information about the GED program.

What Happens When I Finish?
You are eligible for a graduation ceremony at COA.  The graduation takes place at the COA Campus in Elizabeth City and will be held next on May 15, 2012.