High School Equivalency Program Overview
The High School Equivalency program at College of The Albemarle’s (COA) College and Career Readiness program is designed for adult students who test above a ninth-grade level in math and reading but have not obtained a high school diploma. The program offers instruction to prepare learners to successfully pass a designated high school equivalency assessment. The two nationally-recognized assessments used to obtain a state-issued High School Equivalency diploma in North Carolina are GED® and HiSET®.
Instruction is provided in the following subjects:
- Combined reading and writing
- Language arts
- Science
- Social studies
- Mathematics
Each instructional area aligns with the subject areas on the designated High School Equivalency assessment. The High School Equivalency program offers:
- Day and evening classes
- Online, face-to-face and hybrid (combination of online and face-to-face) instruction
- Alternative Learning Packets
Class Schedule
| Campus | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| COA – Elizabeth City | Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. (lab is open until 8 p.m.) |
| COA – Dare | Tuesday and Thursday | 5 – 9 p.m. |
Admission
To join the High School Equivalency program, complete the College and Career Readiness Application for Admission. Minors between the age of 16 and 17 also qualify for the program. Minor admission requires the parent/legal guardian to complete the Minor Application for Admission. This application must be notarized. Minor applicants whose last school of attendance was within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Public School System must obtain the Minor Application for Admission from the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator. All others may obtain the application by completing the College and Career Readiness Minor Application for Admission.
The following documents are required for admission:
- Social Security Card
- Unexpired state-issued photo identification (or passport or military identification)
To take the designated High School Equivalency assessment, please visit visit Pearson VUE™. There are required testing fees to cover the cost of the test.
For more information about registration or taking the designated High School Equivalency assessment, please email [email protected] or contact Denise Lane.
Denise Lane
Instructional Aide, College and Career Readiness
COA – Elizabeth City: C 139A
252-335-0821 ext. 2991
[email protected]
Transcripts
The College and Career Readiness Program does not generate or maintain transcripts for High School Equivalency students. To obtain your GED or HiSET transcripts, visit Diploma Sender.