General Education Development Exam
General Information
Candidates who wish to test at UNM must first register on the wizard website and then register in person at our center.
  • Candidates who are 16 or 17 must complete an Underage Permission Form, which requires a parental/guardian signature as well as a signature from a school superintendent or authorized school representative.
  • Candidates can register Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 p.m.
You are allowed to take the GED a maximum of three times in a testing year. Scores will become invalid after three years from the date of the first exam session.
Required Indentification
Two forms of identification are required to pre-register and take the GED.
  • First form:government issued photo identification. Acceptable photo identification includes a current New Mexico driver’s license or New Mexico non driver’s identification, out of state driver’s license, or military identification.
  • Second Form: must verify the following:
    • name
    • signature
Passing Scores
A minimum standard score of 410 on each test and an average standard score of 450 on all 5 tests is required to pass.
For special accommodations please call Testing Center.

Fees:

There is a non-refundable $40.00 fee for taking the GED, that must be paid at the time registration. Candidates who cancel, change test dates, or don’t show up on scheduled test dates will be required to reschedule and pay the testing fee again.


Test Dates:
By Appointment . Call 505-277-5346

GED Orientation
GED Transcript Request
GED WIZARD Registration Instruction
GED Wizard Password Request Form
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