Adult Basic Education
Career & Academic Preparation Program
High School Equivalency Preparation
Every year, a number of students do not graduate from high school for reasons as unique as the individuals themselves. Without a high school diploma, career options become greatly limited.
Whether students last attended school recently or many years ago, our program offers free classes to help them earn a high school equivalency credential. Standardized assessments and one-on-one advising determine the areas students need to work on and place them in appropriate classes.
Students receive instruction in the five test subject areas:
- Language Arts/Reading
- Language Arts/Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years old and complete enrollment and testing before starting a preparation course. Students aged 16 and 17 must provide a letter of withdrawal from their last school attended and obtain parental consent prior to enrollment.
The CAP Program has in-person, online, and self-guided classes that prepare students to take either the GED or HiSET exam. Both of these approved tests allow Nevada students to earn the Nevada State Certificate of High School Equivalency.
To request more information about our preparation class options, please call us at (775) 445-4452 or e-mail us at accel@wnc.edu. To register for HSE preparation classes, complete our .
Contact Us
College and Career Readiness
Bristlecone Building, Room 340
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
collegeandcareers@wnc.edu
775-445-4452
Career & Academic Preparation (CAP)
The CAP program offers free reading, writing, science, social studies, and math classes. These classes equip students with the skills necessary to pass the GED or HiSET exam, prepare for college, and develop essential workplace readiness skills.
HiSET and GED Testing Center
You must register for the GED exam online at . There you can also learn more about the benefits and costs, find tutorials and practice, and view frequently asked questions about the exam.
Register for the HiSET exam in person at our Carson campus at 2201 W. College Parkway in Bristlecone building, room 340. Visit the website to learn more about the benefits and costs, find tutorials and practice and view frequently asked questions about the exam.
is the official high school equivalency record fulfillment service for Nevada. DiplomaSender provides the initial transcript and certificate free of charge. Additional transcripts and verification services are available for fee.
GED:
Candidates may reschedule or cancel their GED test appointment at any time as long
as it is rescheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment
time via the MyGED portal at GED.com or by calling the Call Center 1-877-EXAM-GED
(877-392-6433).
HiSET:
If you are enrolled to take the HiSET and must reschedule or cancel your test, contact
us directly at 775-445-4452 at least three business days in advance of your scheduled
test date. Late reschedules and cancellations are subject to a fee.
HiSET Accommodations:
GED Accommodations:
Nevada HiSET Exam requirements:
Nevada High School Equivalency FAQ:
To request more information about the High School Equivalency Testing options, please call us at (775) 445-4452 or e-mail us at accel@wnc.edu.