Truman College Adult Education Registration Information

Eligibility for Adult Education Classes

In general, students must be at least 19 years old in order to enroll in Adult Education classes. However, 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds may register with an official release letter certifying that they are no longer attending high school. (Recent arrivals to Chicago age 16 - 18 must have a parent or guardian fill out a form verifying that they have never attended a Chicago-area public school.)

Adult Education classes are intended for people who live in or near Chicago. They are not appropriate for students with F1, F2, H1, J1, or J2 visas, nor are they appropriate for short-term visitors to the U.S.

Registration Calendar

Fall Term	Fall Term (2nd Session)
Registration: Week of August 23(Aug 25-26 at Truman)	Registration: October (dates to be announced)
Classes start: August 30	Classes start: October 25
Classes last: 16 weeks for almost ALL classes	Classes last: 8 weeks
Types of classes available: Morning ESL Afternoon Intensive ESL Evening ESL Saturday ESL GED, ABE, Literacy—weekdays and Saturdays GED Math Spanish GED—weekdays and Saturdays Citizenship Healthcare Bridge Class Lakeview Learning Center (all types of classes) Off-campus sites (all types of classes)	Types of classes available: Accelerated GED Citizenship Note: All other classes are now 16 weeks at all locations. Registration for all other classes occurs only in August, January, and May.

Registration Process

Pre-registration

• To get a class, you must pre-register and get a registration ticket in advance. Come to Room 2424 in person from Wednesday, July 28 through Friday, August 13. Pre-registration hours are:
  • Monday though Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:30-7:00 pm
  • Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• You must bring proof of address to show that you live in the state of Illinois. A social security number is NOT required. Individuals with F1, F2, H1, J1 or J2 visas and those who are just visiting Chicago are not eligible for Adult Education classes.
• GED students (English) must take the placement test during pre-registration and will usually be registered right after the test. (See placement test information).
• ESL and Citizenship students will be tested on registration day and/or in the classroom.
• You will return to complete your enrollment on registration days, Wednesday or Thursday, August 25 or 26.
• Classes begin on Monday, August 30, 2010.

GED Placement Testing Information:

• All GED students (except Spanish GED) must take the TABE 10 Reading test in Room L912.
• For test days and times, call (773) 907-4834 or visit trumancollege.edu/studentservices (select Assessment Center, Testing Calendar)
• Bring test results with you to registration.
• Spanish GED students are tested in class, not during registration.

For test days and times, call (773) 907-4834 or find the Testing Calendar at online testing schedule. Please do not bring children to testing. Bring test results with you to registration. Beginning ESL students and Citizenship students will take a test on registration day, not before. Spanish GED students are tested in class, not during registration.

Registration Information in Spanish

Véase la información sobre los horarios disponibles para el próximo ciclo de clases.

Información sobre la preinscripción y la inscripción para clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma, GED, y Ciudadanía:

• Para tomar las clases, es necesario obtener un "ticket" para las inscripciones y preinscribirse de antemano. Preséntese en el salón 2424 en persona del miércoles, 28 de julio al viernes, 13 de agosto. Puede venir de lunes a jueves de 9:00 am a 12:00 pm y de 4:30 a 7:00 pm, o viernes y sábado, de 9:00 am a 12:00 pm
• Por favor traiga un comprobante de domicilio (como por ejemplo la licencia de manejar, la identificación del estado de Illinois, un recibo de servicios, el contrato de alquiler, correo, etc.). Para poder tomar estas clases, usted debe comprobar que vive en Illinois.
• No es necesario tener un número de seguro social para estudiar en este programa. Visitantes y las personas que tengan visas "F1," "F2," "H1," "J1" o "J2" no son elegibles para estas clases.
• Tiene que regresar el 25 o el 26 de agosto para terminar la inscripción.
• Las clases comienzan el lunes, 30 de agosto.

Información sobre los exámenes de ubicación (placement tests):

Estudiantes del GED en inglés deben tomar el examen "TABE" en el salon L912, (773) 907-4834. Para estudiantes de inglés y de ciudadanía, los exámenes de ubicación se dan en las inscripciones y/o en la clase. La prueba de ubicación para el GED en español se dará en la clase. Por favor no traiga niños al examen.