In Utah, an Adult Education Program may award up to five units
of high school credit for successfully passing the GED Test.
At the discretion of the local School District, these credits may
be awarded in the CORE CURRICULUM areas as follows:
0 - 1 credit in English.
0 - 1 credit in social studies (excluding United States History and US Government)
0 - 1 credit in mathematics
0 - 1 credit in science
The remaining credits may be awarded as elective credits.
THESE POLICIES APPLY ONLY TO ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
About 75% of GED examinees indicate they plan to pursue further education
and training beyond high school.
According to 2002 survey of college admissions officers performed
by the American Council on Education, approximately 97% of colleges
and universities accept the GED in lieu of a high school diploma,
including every college in Utah. Most colleges also have additional
admissions requirements (please contact the college for more information).
In addition, the majority of financial aid and scholarship programs
are available to GED recipients.
The following sample of colleges and universities accept the GED
in lieu of high school diplomas.* Where they expect higher
GPA's from high school graduates they likewise expect higher GED
scores
in order to enter their postsecondary programs.
- Brigham Young University............ Diploma or GED is
not used for admission. Admittance is based on ACT scores.
- College of Eastern Utah................ Passing score.
- Salt Lake Community College....... Diploma or GED is
not required for admission.
- Snow College.................................
Passing score.
- Southern
Utah University.............. 1) New 2002 series:
500 average with no single score below 450.
2) Old tests: 50 average.
- University of Utah..........................
1) New 2002 series: Average score of 550 with
no single score
below 500. 2) Old tests: 55 with no single score below 50.
- Utah State
University..................... 1) New 2002
series: Average score of 550. Old tests: 55.
- Utah Valley University.....................
No GED required.
- Weber State University.................. 1) New 2002 series:
Average score of 450 with no single score below 410. Old tests:
45 with
no single score
below 41.
* Often GED scores become part of a combination of scores required
(ie: ACT + GED scores) for admissions to colleges and universities.
Many colleges require potential students to take assessments or tests
to determine if the potential students truly have the "ability
to benefit" by being there. Please check with Admissions
Offices at the institution you are seeking to attend.
GED and the Military
Although the military does accept individuals with a GED, individuals
with a traditional high school diploma have a far greater chance of
enlistment.
