Adult High School & High School Equivalency
The Adult High School Diploma program is offered to adults aged 18 or older. Minors, aged 16 or 17, must contact the program director to inquire about eligibility. Programs of study are of sufficient duration and intensity to enable adults to develop the skills necessary to obtain the diploma. Instruction is offered in a classroom setting, through supervised, individual, programmed learning. Credit is given for all work completed in the public school system as shown on the high school transcript. Students must complete the traditional high school requirements as follows:
| Subject | Units Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Social Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Health | 1 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 22 |
Graduates of this program are awarded diplomas jointly by the Board of Education of the county of residence and Wilkes Community College.
For additional information about the requirements and registering for the Adult High School Diploma program, please call 336-903-3230 or contact the Adult High School Coordinator:
Adult High School (AHS)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: 336-903-3231
cjjohnson915@wilkescc.edu
To inquire about a 16- or 17-year-old student’s eligibility, please contact the program director:
Director of Career and College Readiness
Phone: 336-903-3235
dcparker538@wilkescc.edu
The High School Equivalency Diploma program offers instruction to assist learners in preparing to successfully pass a designated high school equivalency test. This test is designed to document knowledge and skills equivalent to that of a graduating high school senior.
Successful examinees are awarded the HSE diploma, issued by the State Board of Community Colleges. Adults 18 and older may qualify for the test. A high school equivalency diploma is issued from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges upon successful completion of the complete battery of tests which include (reading, writing, social studies, science, and math).
For additional information, please contact:
Adult High School (AHS)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: 336-903-3231
cjjohnson915@wilkescc.edu
Don’t have time to come to class? Don’t worry! Preparation for Adult High School (AHS) and High School Equivalency (HSE) is available online in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany. This program requires minimal face-to-face contact.
For additional information on distance learning opportunities, please call:
- 336-903-3230 (Wilkes)
- 336-846-3900 (Ashe)
- 336-372-5061 (Alleghany)
To request an official or unofficial copy of your Adult High School Diploma transcript, use the Transcript Request Form.
To request North Carolina High School Equivalency (HSE) records, including your one free official HSE diploma and transcript, use the DiplomaSender website. Any requests mailed to WCC will be returned to sender.