A Welcoming Environment for Earning your GED

If you are 18 or older, you may earn a high school equivalency certificate by passing General Educational Development (GED) tests in English or Spanish. There are four tests covering language arts (writing and reading), social studies, science, and mathematics.

Learn how to schedule and take your GED test.

GED Preparation Classes at Polk Center

View the steps on how you to apply for admission to get a GED as an adult (18+) or if you are ages 16-17.

GED preparation classes held at the Chemeketa Polk Center, 1340 SE Holman Ave., Dallas, meet Monday-Friday from 8:30-11:20am throughout each term. Enrollment fee is $95 .

Students may be admitted into the GED program after a term has begun with instructor permission, but the class fee will not be prorated for a partial term. Call Nancy at  503.316.3242 for information about entering the GED program after the term has begun.

GED Intake/Orientation Sessions at Polk Center

Students who apply for GED preparation classes will be required to schedule a 3-1/2 hour intake/orientation session. During this session you will take assessment tests, learn about your scores, and go over next steps. You will need to bring your student ID number (K#) and a non-refundable $20 pre-assessment fee (cash or check only).

GED intake/orientation sessions at Chemeketa Polk Center for Winter term 2020 preparation classes will be scheduled starting in December. Call the Polk Center to schedule your intake at 503.623.5567.

• Wed., Dec. 4th - 8:30-12:00
• Tues., Dec. 10th - 8:30-12:00
• Wed., Dec. 11th - 1:00-4:30
• Tues., Dec. 17th - 1:00-4:30
• Wed., Dec. 18th - 8:30-12:00
• Fri., Jan 3rd - 8:30-12:00
• Fri., Jan. 10th - 12:30-4:00
• Fri., Jan. 24th - 12:30-4:00