Registration, Testing, Orientation
GED and ESL in combination fall, spring, summer 2020 – 2021
Fall I Registration
- Registration Dates: July 20-22, 2020
- TABE, Oral and Literacy Testing: July 27-August 5, 2020
- Orientation: August 10-11, 2020
- Classes Begin/End: August 24-December 10, 2020
Spring I Registration
- Registration Dates: January 5-7, 2021
- TABE, Oral and Literacy Testing: January 11-20, 2021
- Orientation: January 25-26, 2021
- Classes Begin/End: February 8-June 17, 2021
Summer Classes
- July 5 – August 5 2021
Questions:
Call: (432) 335-6380
Email: AELinfo@odessa.edu
Office: 201 W. University - Deaderick Hall Room 106 - Odessa, TX 79764
Class Information
Free Texas Certificate of High School Literacy (TXCHSE) - formerly GED - sessions are offered five times per year. Students must complete a 45 minute registration and orientation session. Students must take assessment test to determine appropriate classes.
- AM Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9:15 AM until 11:45 AM
- PM Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 6:15 PM until 8:45 PM.
- Online classes are at your convenience, (must complete 12 hours face to face, and at least 10 hours per week).
Locations:
- Odessa College Wrangler Express
- Andrews Adult Literacy Center
- Kermit High School
- Odessa College Monahans Center
- Odessa College Pecos Center
Cost:
- There is no cost for books, tuition, or computer use.
- When you are ready, the test is $145, (divided into 4 parts).
How it works:
- When you register, you will complete an interview.
- You will receive an appointment to take a placement test.
- You will complete 3 hours of orientation.
- You will be assigned classes based on the placement test scores.
How long does it take to earn a GED?
It all depends on your test scores and the work you put into completing your assignments.
What you need to bring with you when you interview:
19 years old or older:
- ID
- Social Security Card
18 year olds:
- ID
- Social Security Card
- Withdrawal from Public School
- Parent signatures OR Statement of Self Attestation
17 year olds:
- ID
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Withdrawal from Public School
- Parent ID
- Parent Permission
16 year olds:
- ID
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Withdrawal from Public School
- Parent ID
- Parent Permission
- Court order stating “attend GED classes”