Cochise College is planning to administer the General Educational Development (GED) exam on Saturday on a trial basis in the new year. The pilot program begins with a test date of Saturday, Jan. 16, and registration is now being accepted.
The college currently offers the GED exam on Wednesdays, but it is working to assess the need for it to be offered on a weekend.
The GED test will be given on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the testing office at the Sierra Vista Campus. GED candidates can register to take the exam at the testing office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday now through Thursday, Dec. 17. The college will be closed for the holidays Dec. 19 through Jan. 3. Registration also will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4 through Thursday, Jan. 7 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Registration must be done in person. Candidates will spend approximately 90 minutes filling out paperwork and taking a math practice test. A $65 GED exam fee must be paid at that time.
Two forms of identification are required. One must be a picture ID. For more information, contact the Testing Office at (520) 515-5447.