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GED@pierce.ctc.edu
(253) 964-6439

About The GED

Many adults who did not complete a high school program of instruction have continued to learn through a variety of experiences encountered in everyday life.

The GED Testing Program gives you the opportunity to have your educational experiences evaluated and recognized and to earn a high school credential.

With a GED, hundreds of thousands of adults

  • Pursue higher education
  • Obtain jobs or job promotion
  • Achieve personal goals

How to Register

Payment and registration are required before you can take any tests.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3...

  1. Pay $75.00 at the cashier's window. This non-refundable fee includes administration overhead and five individual tests.
  2. Take your receipt and the following documents to the Testing Center to register for the GED:
    1. Verification of Identity and Residence
      • Photo identification: Washington state drivers license, Washington state ID, military ID, passport, or other form of government issued identification. Your ID must verify name, address, date of birth, signature and have a photograph.
      • If your photo identification does not include your address, verification of Washington residency can be met by any official document that includes your name and address (i.e. utility bill, voter registration, rental agreement, etc.)
    2. Verification of Social Security Number – Social Security card, military ID card, health insurance card, W-2, tax forms, or any other official form indicating your social security number can serve as verification.
    3. If you are between the ages of 16 and 19 you will need to obtain a Request for Approval to Test for Certificate of Educational Competence Form from the Testing Center and have the school district in which you reside, complete and sign this form. You must submit the original form. A photocopy is not acceptable. To download the form, see on the "GED Resources" page.
  3. Complete a Demographic Information Form and Verification to Test Form at the Testing Center and schedule your testing dates. You will need at least 30 minutes to complete the required documents.

Taking the Test

The Pierce College GED Testing Center offers GED testing on a walk-in basis at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. GED testing is offered at Pierce College Puyallup by appointment only. Call (253) 840-8343 to make an appointment in Puyallup.

GED testing schedule is available online.

  • You must have a picture identification to take the GED tests. There are no exceptions.
  • No cell phones, pagers, headsets, backpacks, etc., are permitted in the testing room.
  • Please do not bring any unnecessary items with you when you come to test. Any items brought into the testing room will be collected until the end of the testing session. The testing center and staff will not be responsible for your personal items.
  • No food or open beverages are permitted in the testing room.