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Finish High School (Adult High School / HSE / GED)

Finish High School (Adult High School / HSE / GED)

WCC’s Transitional Programs for College and Career department is committed to providing accessible and flexible educational opportunities for those seeking to complete their high school education. Whether you aim to earn an Adult High School diploma or High School Equivalency credential, our programs are designed to meet your unique needs and schedules. Attend an orientation session to get started!

Information and Placement Sessions

All students must attend an orientation prior to enrolling into the Adult High School (AHS) Program or High School Equivalent (HSE) Program.

Orientations are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Please arrive 30 minutes early on the first day of Orientation due to limited seating.
You must attend both days of the orientation.
Adults 18+ years old
- AHS ONLY – sealed official transcript
- Must bring your Social Security card and photo ID Card
Minors 16 and 17 years old
- Get these forms from your High School
  - Sealed Transcript
  - Behavior Form or Letter
  - Release Form signed by the Principal and the School Superintendent
- By Appointment Only
  - Call Mr. Warren for an appointment at 919-739-6921 (after you have all the forms).
  - Come to the appointment with a parent or guardian.

Orientation Schedule

August 19 & 21	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
September 9 & 11	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
September 23 & 25	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
October 7 & 9	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
October 21 & 23	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
November 4 & 6	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220
December 2 & 4	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Monday and Wednesday	Walnut Building Room 220

Orientation Interest Form

Adult High School Diploma (AHS)

AHS classes, offered on campus only, are quality, competency-based courses which prepare adults for higher education or for the workforce. WCC’s AHS program offers more than 30 interesting and challenging classes including such courses as English, Biology, Chemistry, Life and Job Skills, and Achieving Postsecondary Pathways to name a few. Attend an orientation session to get started!

For more information contact Harold Warren at harwar@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6921.

High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE)

HSE classes are offered by WCC on campus. This program is an excellent way for adults 18 and older to find their way back into the system of better paying jobs and higher education. Millions of adults have earned their HSE which is accepted at 97% colleges and universities. Your future is calling. By completing your HSE test, you can answer that call, and then go to college, get a better job, enjoy the respect you deserve and the accomplishment of earning your high school diploma. Attend an orientation session to get started!

We have two options for the HSE diploma – GED and HiSET. Both are accepted nationwide as an equivalency diploma.

GED
The GED high school credential is accepted by more than 95 percent of U.S. employers, colleges and universities. Passing the GED Tests can mean a better job, further training or a pathway to higher education. The GED at Wayne Community College is computer based. Wayne Community College is an authorized Pearson Vue test center.

HiSET
The HiSET high school credential is intended to measure whether a student has the academic skills that are equivalent to a typical high school graduate. It is an alternative exam to the GED test. The HiSET exam has been designed to align with the Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and Math. At Wayne Community College, the HiSet is a paper and pencil exam.

For more information contact Harold Warren at harwar@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6921.

Basic Skills Plus

Get college and career ready while you earn your high school equivalency or adult high school diploma in career pathways such as:

CNA I (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Medical Office Administration: Insurance Certificate
EMT Basic
Industrial Systems Technology
Machining
Welding

For more information contact Harold Warren at harwar@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6921.

Computer Assisted Training (CAT)

The Transitional Programs For College and Career Computer Lab offers state-of-the-art computers in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. No prior computer knowledge is necessary. Software includes instruction in writing, grammar, math, reading, job skills, life skills, GED, High School courses and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). There is no cost to students, and instructors are on hand to assist if necessary. Some lessons can also be accessed from home on the web!

For more information contact Krystle Anderson at kmanderson@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6916.