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Steps to Enroll – GED?

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Please contact our Outreach Coordinator with any questions about the program, eligibility criteria, or if you need assistance with these steps. Call or text 971-217-7817 or email adam.clark3@pcc.edu

Yes to College GED? Steps to Enroll – Winter 2025

Winter 2025 Deadline to Apply: December 18, 2024

If you’d like to apply for a future term, please submit an Interest Form and our team will follow up with you to discuss future term enrollment opportunities.

Please contact our Outreach Coordinator with any questions about the program, eligibility criteria, or if you need assistance completing these steps. Call or text 971-217-7817 or email adam.clark3@pcc.edu

Step 1 – Yes to College Interest Form

Please complete the Yes to College Interest Form.

Once you have submitted the Interest Form, we will be in touch with you to discuss your eligibility and next steps.

Step 2 – Yes to College Admissions Meeting

Once you have completed the Interest Form our Outreach & Admissions team will be in touch with you.

If you elect to enroll, we will schedule an admissions meeting. During your admissions meeting, we will assist you with completion of the following required items:

  1. PCC Admissions Application
  2. Yes to College Enrollment Form
  3. Current High School Transcripts or Age Waiver (if applicable)
  4. Address Verification or School District Approval (if applicable)
Step 3 – Complete CASAS testing

As part of preparing for your classes, you will complete CASAS placement testing in both Reading and Mathematics. This is a program requirement for GED-seeking students. It helps us assess your reading and math abilities for program placement and evaluate your progress through the program. Testing can be done in person, on campus, or remotely.

Sign up to take both the Math and the Reading test, and plan for 1.5 hours for each test.

To sign up for the test, you’ll need the following information:

  • Student name:?Your name
  • Student ID:?Your PCC ID number (starts with a G)
  • Email:?Either your personal or your PCC email. You will receive test confirmation and instructions at the email you provide.
  • College name:?Portland Community College
Virtual testing

You can use your laptop, desktop, iPad, tablet, or Samsung phone. Chromebooks and iPhones will not work to take the assessments. Remote testing can be booked out 2–4 weeks.

Sign up: CASAS testing appointments ?
Choose CASAS Goals Reading and CASAS Goals Math

If there is an issue with scheduling your CASAS test, please reach out to your Outreach & Intake Coordinator

Please sign-up and attend your orientation session, even if you have not tested. We understand appointments can be booked out a few weeks in advance.

In-person testing

Book an in-person testing appointment at your preferred campus.

Step 4 – Watch the YES to College Student Orientation

After you have completed Steps 1-3, we will send you an email with the Orientation video. After you watch the video, we will get you connected with your YES to College coach.

Step 5 – Meet with Yes to College, College Success Coach

Once you have completed Steps 1-4 our Outreach & Intake Coordinator will connect you with your College Success Coach. You will meet with your Coach to finalize your enrollment with Yes to College and to register for your classes.

If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please contact our Outreach Coordinator at 971-217-7817 (call or text) or adam.clark3@pcc.edu.

If English is not your first language and you are working toward improving your English proficiency, Yes to College can provide a great option for you as well. Visit the Yes to College ESOL page to learn more.