Testing Center - GED or HSED Testing

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Testing Center: GED or HSED Testing

Adults who have not completed high school may obtain a GED certificate or a High School Equivalency Diploma in the State of Wisconsin.

GED and HSED Testing Brochure - .pdf

Eligibility:
	To start the process, you must be 18 years of age and not enrolled in high school.
	To begin testing, you must be 18 years 6 months of age or your high school class must have graduated.
	You must be a legal resident of the state of Wisconsin.

To pay the $15 credential fee and register for a mandatory Orientation Session, call or visit the campus nearest you:
	Wisconsin Rapids, 715.422.5300
	Stevens Point, 715.344.3063
	Marshfield, 715.387.2538
	Adams Center, 608.339.3379

Costs:
	$15 credential fee paid at the time of Orientation registration
	$15 per test, for a minimum of $75
	Additional fees may apply is you retest or pursue an HSED

Schedules:
	Spring Orientation and Testing Schedule
	Summer Orientation and Testing Schedule
	Fall Orientation and Testing Schedule

Tests:
	Language Arts, Writing
	Social Studies
	Science
	Language Arts, Reading
	Mathematics

On the day of the test:
	Bring a photo ID
	Bring your receipt showing that you paid for your test(s)
	No food, drinks, books, papers, calculators, listening devices (music), cell phones, hats, purses, etc. will be allowed in the testing room. (MSTC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.)
	Pens, pencils, and scratch paper will be provided
	If an exam requires a calculator, one will be provided.

Please read the Honesty Code - .pdf

Prepare for tests:
	Academic Support Center
	Study on your own

Scores:
	Minimum passing score per test is 410. Total of all five tests must be 2250 minimum.
	Great news! Current testers will now get their scores online through GEDWizard! Click here for instructions!
	Test scores can not be provided over the telephone or via email.

Retesting:
	Retesting is allowed at $15 per test.
	You must wait 30 days before repeating a GED test.
	You must wait 60 days before repeating the Health or Civics HSED test.

Students with Disabilities should set up an appointment with disabilities services staff prior to scheduling a GED testing appointment:
	Wisconsin Rapids & Adams Center: Contact Patti Lloyd, 715.422.5452
	Stevens Point: Contact Mary Marks, 715.342.3113
	Marshfield: Contact Mary Marks, 715.389.7052

Testing Center Services
	Admission Testing
	Academic Testing with Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
	Assistive Technology
	HSED/GED Orientation and Testing
	Pearson VUE Testing
	WATDA Scholarship Testing


Testing Center Staff


Sherry Fay Testing Technician sherry.fay@mstc.edu 715.422.5590 Gina Klukas Testing Services Specialist gina.klukas@mstc.edu 715.422.5455 Amy Linzmaier Testing Center Assistant amy.linzmaier@mstc.edu 715.422.5443




Transcripts:
If you need a duplicate diploma or wish to receive an official transcript from DPI, you must submit an order form to the Department of Public Instruction.
	There is a $15 fee for the diploma or transcript. Turnaround time is 7-10 days.
	Mail the fee and order form to:
	DPI/GED Program Department of Public Instruction P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841

If you completed your GED or HSED with MSTC and need an official transcript, you must contact MSTC in writing with all of the following information:
	The name and complete mailing address to whom you want the transcript released.
	Your complete name (and the name used at the time of testing)
	Your Social Security Number
	Your date of birth
	Your current mailing address and telephone number
	Your approximate date of credential completion
	Your signature

There is no fee to request a GED/HSED transcript from MSTC if you completed the GED or HSED with us. Turnaround time is five days.

Send or fax your request to:
	Testing Center Mid-State Technical College 500 32nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 fax: 715.422.5440