Instructors assess the educational needs of entering students through the use of placement inventories and then develop an appropriate course of study. The GED measures a student's academic achievement in the areas of English, social studies, science, reading, writing, and mathematics. Examinees who receive a score of 225 or better on the GED, with no single test score below 40, are awarded the High School Diploma Equivalency. The diploma is awarded by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and is the legal equivalent of a high school diploma for purposes of college admission and employment. The Learning Lab offers flexible scheduling, students set their own hours of study and work at their own pace using programmed materials and computerized instruction.
Instructors are always available for individual assistance.
Students may enroll at any time. The Learning Lab also offers GED Fast Track, a concentrated study program for students who need only a brief academic review in the five GED subject areas. Class instruction and practice testing are provided. A GED applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and must file an application in the Learning Lab prior to testing. The GED Tests are given each month in the Lab.