Academic Center for Excellence
Germanna students have access to numerous free academic enrichment opportunities through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). These services include face-to-face and online individual and group tutoring sessions, after-hours online tutoring, facilitated study groups, Math and Writing Centers, and a comprehensive collection of supplemental academic materials. We invite you to watch our three-minute video for an overview of our programs and services.
Tutoring is available in all subjects taught at Germanna. To schedule on-campus or online individual or group tutoring appointments, students can call ACE at (540) 891-3017, email ACE@germanna.edu, or submit an online request for an individual tutoring appointment.
Drop-in math assistance is available to students daily within the on-campus or online ACE Math Centers. Students can also receive drop-in assistance with writing assignments by visiting the on-campus or online ACE Writing Centers. The specific hours and locations are listed on our website. The Math Center/Math Course Resources and Writing Center/Writing Resources webpages also include a variety of brief videos and handouts that address topics covered in Germanna math and English courses.
Registered students also have access to online tutoring during day, evening, and weekend hours by logging into Brainfuse directly from the myGCC landing page. Students have the option of engaging in “live” online sessions, or they may submit writing assignments to the Writing Lab for review by online tutors. Numerous academic resources and study skill guides are also available within Brainfuse.
Students may contact the Academic Center for Excellence to learn about how to attend study groups or to register for a variety of academic tutorials and workshops offered throughout the year. To access online workshops, interactive online modules, helpful academic handouts, technology resources for students, and links to reputable educational resources, please visit the Academic Center for Excellence website.
GED® Testing Center
The General Educational Development test provides an opportunity to enable individuals who have not graduated from high school to demonstrate the attainment of abilities normally associated with completion of a high school program of study. By achieving satisfactory scores on the GED® test, individuals will be awarded a General Educational Development Certificate by the Commonwealth of Virginia and may qualify for admission to college or for more advanced educational opportunities.
The new 2014 computer-based GED® test consists of four content areas: reasoning through language arts, mathematical reasoning, science and social studies. These tests are designed to measure the concepts and intellectual skills normally acquired during high school. The full test administration (four tests) takes approximately 7 3/4 hours; however, you are not required to take the test in one sitting.
To register to take the GED® test at Germanna, individuals must meet the following guidelines:
- Germanna’s GED® test center serves residents of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, and the city of Fredericksburg. Test candidates outside the region can register to test if seats are available.
- An applicant normally must be at least 18 years of age.
- To take the computer-based GED test, each applicant must register online using their previously created MyGED® account at GED.com.
- There is a registration fee for the computer-based GED® test that must be paid at the time of registration. The current registration fee in Virginia, effective January 1, 2014, is $30.00 per subject area or $120 for the full test. Only credit and debit cards are acceptable forms of payment. The test fee amount is subject to change annually.
- A current government-issued Photo ID must be presented before a candidate can take the test.
- Upon request, special accommodations may be available for individuals with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities and should be applied for prior to test registration.
Effective January 1, 2014, a completely new GED® test was implemented nationwide. Only test scores achieved since January 1, 2014 will now count toward earning a GED® certificate in Virginia. Germanna Community College currently operates a Regional GED® Testing Center for the Fredericksburg area at the Fredericksburg Area Campus and conducts Pearson VUE GED® testing for residents of Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George.
GED® testing is also available for residents of Culpeper and Orange at the Daniel Technology Center. For more information, call (540) 937-2932.
All individuals must register through their previously created MyGED® account at GED.com.
The Germanna Regional GED® Test Center for the Fredericksburg area is located at the Fredericksburg Area Campus of Germanna Community College.
Interested individuals, who would like additional GED® test information, may call Germanna at (540) 834-1022 or call the Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education Office at (540) 898-8165.
More detailed GED® testing information is available on the GED Testing website Germanna’s website.
GED® and the GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED® Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED® Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education.
High Tech Testing Services
High Tech Testing is administered by appointment at the Fredericksburg Area Campus and Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Many Pearson VUE, CompTIA and Certiport Microsoft certification tests are available. Also available are the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) assessment, the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test, and the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) exam. For more information, you may visit our High Tech Testing website, call 540-834-1022, or email: HighTechTesting@germanna.edu.
Library Services
The library is one of the central hubs of college life at Germanna. Students have access to computers with Internet connections, printing capabilities, and software that supports coursework. Additionally, Germanna ‘s Wi-Fi network can be accessed in the library on laptops, tablets, and cellphones. Students also have access to technology-enhanced group study rooms, and quiet study spaces. Library staff are available to provide research assistance.
The library also provides access to a comprehensive collection of print and electronic books, as well as thousands of magazines, newspapers, and journals, most of which are easily accessible via online databases. Students can locate and access library materials by visiting the library’s website. From the library’s homepage, students can also access research guides and tutorials for help identifying, finding, evaluating, and using information ethically and effectively. The library’s online resources are accessible on or off campus. When accessing online resources off campus, students are prompted to log in using their Canvas username and password.
Student Technical Help Desk
The Student Technical Help Desk at Germanna Community College fields student inquiries about online services and technology. The Student Technical Help Desk offers: phone assistance, email assistance, and an online request form for students to submit questions regarding various computer-related tasks and applications. For more information, you may visit the Help Desk website, call 540-891-3077, or email StudentHelpDesk@germanna.edu.
This team is dedicated to providing timely, quality service to students to ensure they have the technology assistance necessary to be successful during their academic careers. It provides technical support for students trying to access online services or those using other technologies provided by the institution for success during their coursework. Provide assistance to learners in the following areas:
- Reset passwords for myGCC
- Troubleshoot Canvas issues
- General SIS questions
- General computer-related questions
Testing Services
Testing services are provided at the Fredericksburg Area and Locust Grove campuses. Services are also provided on designated days at the Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford and the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Testing centers may be used for faculty assigned make-up tests, proctored tests/activities for distance education, English and Math placement, TEAS, HESI, and computer competency testing. Testing Services provides proctoring for students participating in classes at other Virginia Community College System (VCCS) institutions at our Fredericksburg and Locust Grove campuses. Zoom proctoring is available, but the instructor must make advanced arrangements.
View Testing Services hours and locations.
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