General Equivalency Degree (GED) Preparation

Program Description The College and Career Preparation Program at Edmonds College provides adult students, ages 16 and older, who do not have a secondary credential, with an opportunity to earn high school equivalency by preparing for and earning a GED^® certificate in a college environment. Students also have the option and support to earn short term certificates that lead to living wage jobs and higher level education and degrees while completing their GED^®. Spanish GED^® preparation classes are also available.

Entry Requirements: Students should attend the High School Completion and GED^® Enrollment Session. During that orientation, students receive an overview of the GED^® program at EC, information about the GED^® test and requirements, assessments in reading and math, and information about college and career opportunities at EC. Students must meet minimum reading requirements to enroll in GED^® preparation classes. Following this orientation, students meet individually with an advisor to register for classes.

When to apply? Students may begin GED^® preparation classes fall, winter, spring, or summer quarters. Classes begin at the beginning of each quarter. Day and evening classes are offered.

Students are advised to:

• Attend an enrollment session prior to quarter start dates,
• Meet regularly with their GED^® advisor for planning and support, and
• Utilize campus resources.

College Resources

Department website and phone:
GED^® Preparation | edcc.edu/ged | 425.640.1593