Central Oregon Community College COCC photos
Campus Directory My Login Print this page
COCC Search
COCC logo
Continuing Education
COCC Home > Continuing Education > ABE/College Prep

Adult Basic Education/College Preparation

COCC Adult Basic EducationCOCC believes that learning is an essential part of personal growth. No matter what your level or learning goals, COCC has classes and programs to help. All programs are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. (If 16 or 17 years old, you must be exempted from high school attendance. Pick up an Intent to Enroll form at any COCC location.)

Some Summer Term classes are scheduled for Bend, Redmond, and Warm Springs. Classes start the week of June 16, the week of June 23, and the week of June 30.
For class schedules, click on the links below. Go to class to register.

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Click on the name of the program below for schedules, costs, and requirements.

  1. ELL - English Language Learner and citizenship instruction for people from another country who want to learn to speak, read and write English
  2. GED Prep/College Prep - General Education Development for people who have not completed high school and want to take the GED exam; skills improvement in reading, writing, and math to prepare people for college 
  3. GED Practice Test--a 12-hour mini-course in Bend and Redmond for people who want to check their skills before taking the GED exam
  4. High School Programs:
    High School Diploma - Adult high school for those who want to earn a COCC high school diploma. Call 504-2950 to speak with an adviser to begin.
    High School Courses Program - High school courses for students with counselor referrals who want to take courses to meet their high schools' requirements
  5. ABE Computer Labs Will close for the summer on June 5 
  6. Transitions to College - Call 318-3788 for the next class in your town.
  7. Volunteer to become a tutor in an ABE program. Click on this link for details:  Volunteer Tutoring Program.

    CLASSES AND COMPUTER LABS BY LOCATION
    For information, call 504-2950.
    Bend-COCC Campus (Classes only)
    La Pine
    Madras
    Prineville
    Redmond (Classes only)
    Warm Springs

Dianne.jpg
Dianne Dean- ABE/College Prep Director
ABE/College Prep Administrative Office                      
Office Hours:   8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday
Summer Office Hours beginning June 16:  8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Thursday; Closed on Fridays 
MATC Building #3                                                            
2030 SE College Loop, Redmond, OR 97756                     
Phone:  (541) 504-2950