Testing Center is now OPEN!
This test center only offers the GED tests.
Schedule your GED tests online at www.ged.com.
Nearby test facility offering:
DANB - available at Pearson Professional Centers, Renton
- Phone: (425) 336-2797
- Website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/danb
The mission of the Testing Center is to provide examinations to candidates in a professional, secure, and accessible environment that supports academic success.
We are a Pearson VUE test center and are committed to maintaining the highest compliance standards.
All exams and certifications are done by appointments only.
BE PREPARED!
- Non-expired, government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions will be made.
- Do not bring children, as they cannot be left unattended on the campus.
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your test time to complete the admissions/check-in process.
- No personal items are allowed in the testing area (lockers are provided).
- Examples of items NOT allowed:
- Hats or headgear. Religious headgear will be inspected by the proctor before the candidate can be allowed to enter the testing room.
- Cellphones
- Any electronic devices
- Watches and fit bits
- Wallets
- Keys
- Purses and backpacks
- Gum, candy, and any other food or beverage items
- Mechanical or person writing instruments
- Examples of items NOT allowed:
Getting Here
Address: 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood WA 98499
From South onto South Tacoma Way:
- Turn left onto Steilacoom Blvd SW.
- Turn left onto Hagness Dr. SW.
- Take the first left at the roundabout, and continue to building 17, Administration.
- Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of building 17, room 250.
From North onto South Tacoma Way:
- Turn right onto Steilacoom Blvd SW.
- Turn left onto Hagness Dr. SW.
- Take the first left at the roundabout, and continue to building 17, Administration.
- Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of building 17, room 250.
Parking
- Park in stalls with white stripes. Visitor parking is available on the east, west, and north sides of building 17.
- No parking pass is needed.
Find us on the Lakewood campus:
Building 17 Room 250
Call: 253-589-6035
Email: testing@cptc.edu
Office Hours
- Monday: 8am-11am
- Tuesday: 1pm-4:30pm
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday: CLOSED
- Friday: 1pm-4:30pm
GED tests must be scheduled online at www.ged.com
TESTS OFFERED
We currently only offer the GED test.
Click below to view details and scheduling instructions.
The GED Series consists of four sections:
- Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
- Reasoning through Language Arts (150 minutes)
- Science (90 minutes)
- Social Studies (70 minutes)
*Note: Candidates will not be able to schedule all four GED exams on the same day. Math and Language Arts must be each taken on separate dates. Science and Social Studies may be scheduled for the same day if time slots are available.
ELIGIBILITY
- Individuals who have not graduated from high school or is 19 years or older.
- 16-18 years old Washington State residents must have approval prior to scheduling the GED exam. See Approval to Test below for additional information.
- Home schooled students need a notarized statement from the parent.
- Individuals ages 15 or under are not eligible to take the GED in Washington State.
APPROVAL TO TEST
- Individuals under the age of 19 must get a "Request for Approval to Test GED Certificate" signed by their local high school official or school district.
- The Approval to Test form must be submitted to the Testing Center before a candidate is allowed to schedule any GED exam.
- Contact the Testing Center to obtain a form.
COST
- $30 per exam, total of $120 for all four exams.
SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
- Online at www.ged.com, or
- Call the GED Testing Service Call Center at 1-877-392-6433, Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CST.
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM DAY
- Must provide a non-expired, government-issued photo identification with candidate's name, date of birth, signature, and photograph.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time to complete the admissions/check-in process.