High School Equivalency Exams
Need to earn your certificate of high school equivalency? Our college offers the Pearson General Educational Development (GED) exam in English and Spanish.
Earn Your GED
Registering for GED
To learn more about the GED exam and to find out about the eligibility and registration guidelines, visit the GED website. Once you're ready to test, you can schedule through GED.
Eligible to receive testing accommodations? You will need to confirm what kind of accommodations GED can provide. San Jac will work with GED to ensure you receive any approved accommodations.
Once you pass the GED exam, you can receive your certificate through GED.
Before Scheduling Your Test
Depending on the sections you will take, GED varies in time allowed. You can't take unscheduled breaks during a section. You also can’t pause the exam. You must finish the exam within the allowed time limit.
When you're ready to test, be sure to have:
- Your current government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)
- Proof of residency
If you need to retest, please review the GED retesting policy to see if you qualify.
Prepare for Your Test
Misconduct and Infraction Guidelines
Our Testing Centers have a responsibility to faculty and students to respond to any infractions that may occur. We administer GED under the policy, rules and guidelines set forth by Pearson. When candidates arrive for the test, the Testing Center staff will review the policy, rules, and guidelines. Information about the test will also be provided to the candidate through their platform GED account.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about taking the GED exam at San Jac, please feel free to reach out.
| Central Campus Testing Center | North Campus Testing Center | South Campus Testing Center |
| 281-998-6350 x 2025 | 281-998-6350 x 2347 | 281-998-6350 x 3433 |
| testingcenter-central@sjcd.edu | testingcenter-north@sjcd.edu | testingcenter-south@sjcd.edu |
