General Educational Development (GED)

The GED testing program is offered by all 58 community colleges in North Carolina, including Forsyth Tech. The cost to students is $35.00. The GED test consists of five tests (Language Arts Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts Reading and Mathematics). Upon attaining minimum standard scores of 410 on each of the 5 tests and a total score of 2250, a high school diploma equivalency is awarded to the student by the State Board of the Community College System.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 

The GED Test will be changing to a computer-based test in January 2014.  At that time, any incomplete test scores will be voided, and the GED candidate will have to start over. New charges for testing will apply.

GED Requirements

  • Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in any class
  • Students must attend orientation

Orientation Days, Times and Location

West Campus

  • Seven days of orientation required.
  • Week 1:  Monday, through Thursday (4 days) at :
    • 9 a.m. (3 hours each day)
    • 6 p.m. (3 hours each day)
  • Week 2:  Tuesday through Thursday (3 days) at:
    • 9 a.m. (3hours each day)
    • 6 p.m. (3 hours each day)
  • No orientation on the following weeks:
    • March 25, 2013
    • May 27, 2013
    • July 1, 2013
    • August 12, 2013
    • September 2, 2013
    • October 7, 2013
  • November 25, 2013
  • Week 1 of orientation meets in Room 20 on the West Campus
  • Week 2 of orientation meets in Room 29 (9 am – 12 pm) and Room 25 ( 6 pm 9 pm)

Orientation Requirements

  • Attend all seven days in order to enter the program.
  • Attend same time session each day
  • Late arrivals will not be admitted

Documents that must be brought to orientation:

  • Social Security Card (signed) (copies not accepted)
  • Government or state issued photo ID (no school or work ID's accepted)
  • If applying for Adult High School: High School Transcript from last high school attended

Minors (Ages 16 & 17) must bring:

  • Social Security Card (signed) (copies not accepted)
  • Government or state issued photo ID (no school or work ID's accepted)
  • Minor Release Form - GED/AHS  (Requires notarized signature of parent or guardian.  This minor release form is for Adult High School/GED students ONLY.)

Forms may be downloaded or picked up in Room 111 on West Campus.

 

Returning Student Orientation

If you attended Forsyth Tech GED or AHS programs between 2010 and this year, but you have not been here in 6 months or more, you can attend our 1-Day Returning Student Orientation!

Requirements:

  • Attended Forsyth Tech GED/AHS Orientation between 2010 and this year.
  • Six months or more have passed since last registration.
  • Have not taken any GED final exams.

Returning Student Orientation Day, Times and Location

  • Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00
  • Room 18, West Campus
  • Bring State or Government photo ID and Social Security Card or Tax ID number.

 

Locations

The GED program is offered at:

West Campus
1300 Bolton St.
Winston-Salem, NC

Urban League 
201 West 5th Street  
Winston-Salem, NC

Stokes County
1165 Dodgetown Rd.
336.593.5402 

Goodwill
2701 University Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC

Printable GED Transcript Request

For more information, please call 336.734.7761.