High School Completion

High School+ Program

The High School+ (HS+) Program at SPSCC allows students Age 18 or older to earn a high school diploma issued by SPSCC and the State of Washington. A HS+ diploma is a competency based, GED alternative and meets the requirements for a high school diploma for employment, financial aid applications, and admission to a community or technical college. Please work with your advisor and instructors if you are planning to attend a four-year college or university after completing HS+.

Students can apply credits earned in high school and knowledge gained in the workforce toward a HS+ diploma. Any remaining credits can be earned through self-paced assignments in the HS+ class.

Where are classes? HS+ classes are offered both online and in-person at Olympia and Lacey.

What's the cost? The program costs $35 per quarter and financial assistance is available.

How long does it take? The program is self-paced and flexible so you can earn your diploma quickly or take more time if you need it.

Is there an age limit? You must be at least 18 years old to enroll in HS+ and there is no age limit to enroll in HS+.

Students who are not yet 19 years old must also submit a completed High School release form, signed by a school official and parent or guardian. This form is also available at your local high school or school district office.

Upcoming High School+ Classes

Spring Quarter 2025

Spring Quarter classes begin April 7

You must apply and register in advance. Registration ends on March 24.

Mid-Start Classes

Mid-Start Registration is due January 13 and Mid-Start Classes begin January 27.

How to Enroll in High School+

New Students: To get enrolled, you must apply to the college and then send a registration request to transitionstudies@spscc.edu. We can help you register via email or in person.

Returning Students: Welcome back! If you've been gone for more than 6 months, you need to get enrolled as a new student again. If you've been gone for only 1 quarter, email transitionstudies@spscc.edu to let us know you're returning.

GED® Preparation Classes

Our GED® Preparation Classes help students prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (GED®). The GED® test is a series of four tests, available for students who have not completed high school and need an equivalent certificate — the High School Equivalency GED® certificate — to demonstrate knowledge and skills.

Ready to take the GED® test? While prep classes are recommneded, they're not required to take the GED® test. Contact the Assessment Center to schedule testing.

Where are classes? GED® prep classes are offered both online and in-person at Olympia, Lacey, and Yelm locations.

What's the cost? GED® prep classes cost $35 per quarter and financial assistance is available.

What do we study? Our classes are designed to improve basic language arts, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills. All of this is in preparation for taking the series of GED® tests.

Is there an age limit? You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in GED® prep classes. If you're between 16 and 18, GED® requires a completed Request for Approval to Test. The form must be signed by a school official and a parent or guardian. This form is also available at your high school or school district office.

Get Registered

For more information or to get registered for a HS+ or GEDPrep class, contact the Transition Studies office.

transitionstudies@spscc.edu  
360-596-5317  
Building 28, SPSCC Olympia Campus

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