Basic Skills Programs
Don't miss out! Enroll in Spring classes for Academic and Career Readiness by April 4th.
Summer Orientation Dates for New Students
Adult Basic Education:
11:30 am: 4/14, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9
4 pm: 4/22, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17
English As A Second Language:
4 pm: 4/15, 4/22, 4/24, 5/20, 5/22, 6/10, 6/17
To schedule a different time for orientation please call 919-209-2123 or stop by Elsee Room A131 or A110.
Our Basic Skills Programs serve adults through the following program areas:
Adult Basic Education (pre-high school instruction)
Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalency (high school instruction)
How to Apply
Our program is free and offers: day and night classes and face-to-face and online options for instruction.
Below are the steps to begin enrollment into our Adult Education Program to pursue your High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), Adult High School Diploma, or English As a Second Language:
If you are 18 and over and have a valid picture ID, your first step is to come to our testing center to take a pre-assessment (details below).
If you are between the ages 16 – 18 then you and your parent or legal guardian must first meet with the Department Chair:
Marvilo Gay
Department Chair, Academic & Career Readiness
Email: mlgay@johnstoncc.edu
Office: Elsee A131
Phone: (919) 209-2065
From August - May, meetings are held with new students and parents/guardians Fridays at 9 am in Elsee Building, Room A131. No appointment is needed.
During the months of June and July, these meetings are held Thursdays at 9 am, Elsee Building, Room A131.
The testing center is located in Elsee Building, Room A110
Testing Center Schedule
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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| Afternoon/Evening |
5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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After you complete your pre-assessment an advisor will call you to discuss your results and schedule you for orientation.