GED Testing

ORIENTATION & TESTING

Orientation and testing are by appointment only and should be made a week in advance.

Pre-registration and orientation are mandatory. Eligibility to test will be determined at
orientation.  To schedule an appointment please call Cheryle Burkhart at 541-867-8505.

Be prompt. No one is allowed to enter testing sessions after testing has begun. 

• The Newport testing schedule is as follows:
  Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m
  Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   
• The Waldport testing schedule is as follows:
  Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

• Lincoln City sessions are held approximately every other month.  ​Call 541-867-8505 for times.

All GED candidates must present valid government issued photo identification that shows name, signature, address, date of birth and photo. High school ID is not acceptable. All candidates should also know their Social Security Number (SSN).

Those under 18 must present an Exemption from Compulsory Attendance (expires after 6 months) form from the last school attended. Candidates who have been home-schooled need to present the Letter of Assurance form from the countys ESD office that acknowledges the withdrawal from public school.

If a candidate is transferring from another testing center or state please alert the proctor before orientation. Since the transfer process varies from state to state contact the Chief Examiner for specific information. 

If a candidate has had an IEP in school they may need ACCOMMODATIONS for testing. If you feel you may need accommodations please call the Chief Examiner at 541-867-8505 to start the process to get approval for needed accommodations.
 

FEES - All fees should be paid prior to your orientation or testing appointment.

Initial Testing Fee (all five subjects) $100.00

Transfer from outside Oregon $60.00

Transfer from inside of Oregon $25.00

Reinstatement (one year lapse) $20.00

Copy of Official Transcript $ 5.00

Retest $15.00

Three year lapse (fee paid to state) $35.00

RETESTING 

Scores less than 410 on a test require retesting. The second time retesting is necessary, it is recommended that the candidate join a preparation class until they are able to score 500 on the official practice test. Passing scores range from 410 to 800. A test battery average of 450 is required to earn the GED credential. 

Candidates may test up to three times in the same subject each calendar year. 

Candidates have one year from the date of receipt to test under the original fee. After one year they will be required to pay the $20.00 reinstatement fee. 

Candidates MUST complete the entire GED battery successfully within three years or pay an additional $35.00 state fee as well as any others that may apply. 

PHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESES

541-867-8505. Use this number for ANY GED testing business including appointments.

Newport: 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366

Waldport : 3120 Crestline Dr, Waldport, OR  97394

Lincoln City: 3788 High School Dr, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Additional information about the series of GED tests can be found here.