GED Testing

GED testing is available through COCC! Starting in 2013, all GED tests will be given at COCC’s Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond.

**Required for all new GED candidates.

For all GED testers:  

At testing, you must show an unexpired, government-issued ID that shows your correct name, address, date of birth, photo and signature.

Any electronic devices (cell phones, watches, pagers, etc.) must be turned off and will be collected by the Examiner/Proctor before testing begins. Please leave bags, backpacks, purses, extra clothing, etc. at home or in your vehicle, as nothing can be in your testing area except items given to you by COCC staff. Although we will provide a storage area for personal belongings, COCC is not responsible for your possessions.

You will not be able to leave the testing room during a test, nor can you leave the testing room until the Examiner/Proctor reviews your test materials and dismisses you.

For new GED testers:  

Testers who begin in 2013 must take the computer-based version of the GED tests and must complete testing by 12/13/13. The last day to begin computer-based GED testing on the 2002 series is 12/11/13.

In 2014, the GED Testing Service will release a new version of the GED test. Partial GED test scores previously earned (on computer- or paper-based testing) will become null and void after December 5, 2013 (computer-based testing) or December 4, 2013 (paper-based testing). Previous payments will also become null and void at that time (policy of the GED Testing Service.)

For GED Paper-based testers: 

Policy update as of 7/8/13: you may finish your paper-based testing on paper-and-pencil or computer-based format. Deadline for paper-based testing through COCC is 12/4/13.  Deadline for computer-based testing through COCC is 12/5/13.

Please remember that you will be charged a $20 no-show fee if you do not cancel your paper-based GED test.

Test Preparation:

*Please visit COCC’s Adult Basic Skills program at www.cocc.edu, or call 541/504-2950, for information on GED preparation classes.

*GED preparation books are available at most libraries and bookstores, including COCC Bend's Barber Library Reference Desk.

* Pearson Vue and GED Testing Service have some practice tests available on-line (www.pearsonvue.com and www.GEDPractice.com).

* Free, on-line GED practice tests and tutorials are sponsored by the Deschutes Library at their LearningExpressLibrary.
  

Questions? More information needed?

Please call or write:        

Floy Sitts
GED Chief Examiner/Test Administrator
COCC Redmond Campus 2248 SE College Loop 
(541) 383-7701 extension 2271  fsitts@cocc.edu