Who: Anyone who has attained 18 years of age, is not a high school graduate, and who has not already passed the GED may register to take the GED. You cannot be enrolled in the regular high school program and take the GED test. If you are under 18 years you are required to present a Release from Compulsory School Attendance Form or be enrolled in an approved GED Options Program. The release form must be on official school letterhead, signed by parents(s) or guardian and the appropriate school officials. High School officials must approve enrollment in an approved GED options program. No one under the age of 16 is allowed to take the test.

GED Testing

GED testing is available through COCC.

TESTING LOCATIONS

GED tests are given at COCC's Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop.

Go to Building 1, Room 113 in Redmond.

GED tests are given at COCC's Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way.

Go to the Barber Library, Lower Level in Bend. Testing is located in the lower level of the library at the back.

REGISTRATION

To sign up visit: www.ged.com and follow the instructions.

DATES

Testing appointments are available online at www.ged.com

Fall Term the PearsonVUE Testing Center in Redmond is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

In Bend the PearsonVUE Testing Center is open on Monday & Thursday from 9am to 1pm and Tuesday & Wednesday from 9am to 4pm.

Testing will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.

FEES

Pay on-line at www.ged.com

For all GED testers:

At testing, you must show an unexpired, government-issued ID that shows your correct name, address, date of birth, photo and signature.

Any electronic devices (cell phones, watches, pagers, etc.) must be turned off and will be collected by the Examiner/Proctor before testing begins. Please leave bags, backpacks, purses, extra clothing, etc. at home or in your vehicle, as nothing can be in your testing area except items given to you by COCC staff. Although we will provide a storage area for personal belongings, COCC is not responsible for your possessions.

You will not be able to leave the testing room during a test, nor can you leave the testing room until the Examiner/Proctor reviews your test materials and dismisses you.

Test Preparation:

*Please visit COCC’s Adult Basic Skills program at www.cocc.edu, or call 541/504-2950, for information on GED preparation classes.

*GED preparation books are available at most libraries and bookstores, including COCC Bend's Barber Library Reference Desk.

* Pearson Vue and GED Testing Service have some practice tests available on-line ( www.pearsonvue.com).

* Free, on-line GED practice tests and tutorials are sponsored by the Deschutes Library at their LearningExpressLibrary.

Questions? Please call (541) 504-2934.