General Education Development (GED) 
The GED Test Battery is based on high school curriculum standards and certifies mastery in the following
five subject areas: reading, social studies, science, math, and writing. The GED diploma is the certified
equivalent of a traditional high school diploma.
Students may take courses to prepare for the battery of official GED tests. Courses are offered in traditional
classroom and lab settings as well as online. In some settings, students are able to work at their own pace.
Students must pay a one-time fee of $35 before taking the official GED tests.
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: White Building, room 1
Prospective students entering ABE, AHSD, and GED classes must attend a structured orientation that consists of a series of two-week workshops. Workshops are held Mondays – Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or held 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and bring a picture I.D. and social security number to the first workshop. Attendance of the entire
two-week workshop is required before registering for classes. Placement testing is included as part of the orientation process. For more information review the Workshop Schedule or call 919-536-7218, ext. 3003.
Minors (16-17 years of age) must be withdrawn from school for at least six months before being admitted into the GED/Adult High School/ABE Programs. In addition, minors must submit an application, which must be approved by the Dean of Basic Skills before being admitted. Forms may be obtained from the Basic Skills office in the White Building, room 11 or downloaded here. For more information call 919-536-7218, ext. 3003.
Prospective students for the Chapel Hill and Hillsborough locations must take a placement test and complete the admissions process before registering for class. See the testing schedule below.
Placement testing will be administered at 9 a.m. on Thursdays, May 23 and June 20. All testing takes place at the Orange County Campus, 525 College Park Drive, Hillsborough, NC.
Placement testing will be administered at 9 a.m. on Thursdays, June 6 and July 11.
All testing takes place at the Orange County Skills Development Center, 503 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC.
Enrollment for ABE and GED classes is permitted throughout the semester, based on space availability. Registration for AHSD courses is held in the Basic Skills Center. Attendance of the course during the first two days of the session is required to confirm the student’s enrollment.
Students successfully completing AHSD and GED programs may participate in Durham Tech’s annual commencement exercises held each May.
For information
about GED classes, please call 919-536-7218, ext. 3003. Registration is open until
each class meets its maximum enrollment.
PLEASE NOTE: GED Testing and the GED Test Seminar are by appointment only. Call 919-536-7218, ext. 3003.
Appointments for the GED Test must be made by 9 am the Friday prior to testing. Missed appointments will have a 3-week wait period. |
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| Durham Tech Main
Campus |
| White Building, Main Campus |
Testing Center, Wynn Student
Services Center, room 1302 |
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6/3 –8/1 |
8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
and 5:30–8 p.m. |
Date |
Start Time |
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Tuesday, April 23 |
| Orange County Campus |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Social Studies |
MTWTh
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6/10–8/1 |
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Writing |
| Orange County Skills Development Center |
Wednesday, April 24 |
MTWTh
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6/10–8/1 |
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Reading |
| MW |
6/10–7/31 |
5:30–8:30 p.m. |
3 – 5 p.m. |
Science |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Math |
Durham Tech Main
Campus — White Building, room 6
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Tuesday, April 30 |
| Date |
Start Time |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Math |
| Thursday, April 25 |
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. or 6 - 7:30 p.m |
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Reading |
| Thursday, May 2 |
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. or 6 - 7:30 p.m |
Wednesday, May 1 |
| Thursday, May 9 |
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. or 6 - 7:30 p.m |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Science |
| Thursday, May 16 |
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. or 6 - 7:30 p.m |
3 – 5 p.m. |
Social Studies |
GED Testing Program
Durham Tech is approved by the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges and the American Council on Education as a testing center for the administration of the General Educational Development Test Battery. The college's GED Testing Center also accommodates candidates with disabilities.
Registration is open until each class meets its maximum enrollment.
GED Online
Durham Tech now offers GED Online Instruction FREE to persons
who cannot otherwise attend regular on-campus classes for lack
of child care, transportation, illness, or job schedule conflicts.
This internet class is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Qualified students may prepare for the GED test from the comfort
of their homes. Eligible students must read on a ninth grade level,
have access to computer (which meets required standards) have
Internet access, possess the ability to work independently, and
attend an orientation session.
For further information, please call 919-536-7218, ext. 3003 or read GED
Online Frequently Asked Questions. GED Transcript Request (Word document) |
5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Writing |
| Tuesday, May 7 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Reading |
| 3 – 5 p.m. |
Science |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Social Studies |
| Wednesday, May 8 |
| 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Writing |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Math |
| Tuesday, May 14 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Math |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Science |
| Wednesday, May 15 |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Social Studies |
| 3 – 5:30 p.m. |
Writing |
| 6 – 8 p.m. |
Reading |
| Tuesday, May 21 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Reading |
| 5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Writing |
| Wednesday, May 22 |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Science |
| 3 – 5 p.m. |
Social Studies |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Math |
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