Outreach

Adult Education

Location and Hours

The Adult Education Center is Located in DCC's Main Building Room 146. 

  1. Enter through the main building's front doors.
  2. Proceed straight down the main hallway.
  3. Just before exiting the building, turn left into the academic hallway.
  4. Walk to the end of this hallway.
  5. Before you reach the auxiliary gym, turn left again.
  6. Room 146 (Adult Education Room) will be on your right.

Center Hours (all times MST):

  • HOLIDAY HOURS 2025 - CLOSED DECEMBER 24-28TH, Open for regular hours December 29th
  • HOLIDAY HOURS 2025 - CLOSED DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1ST, Open regular hours January 2nd
  • Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  (November - January)
  • Wednesday and Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (November - January)
  • HiSET Testing Only on Fridays (though schedule may vary) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please view the current schedule by creating an account at https://hiset.org/test-takers.

To schedule an appointment and obtain more information, please get in touch with DCC's Assistant Director of Adult Education, Taylor Lensegrav at 406.377.9448 or tlensegrav@dawson.edu. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred.

Purpose

DCC's Career and Adult Education Center is a flexible program that meets the varied needs of students requiring basic skills, career training, or college assistance. Students set their goals and work at their own pace.

This FREE* program supports students as they:

  • Attain their high school equivalency diploma (HiSET)
  • Transition to college or technical programs
  • Improve their employment prospects with career coaching
  • Services are provided within Maco districts 1 and 2 (view map below)

*This program receives funding from the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Title II.

Orientation

Let’s Get Started!

To be eligible for services, you must be:

  • 16 years or older
  • No longer formally enrolled in a public school
  • Montana state resident
  • Undergo an initial assessment to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses to prepare you for success in the HiSET exam

The GED is now HiSET in Montana

Please note: DCC only offers computer-based testing.

At least two weeks in advance of a test date, we encourage you to create an account schedule and pay for a test at https://hiset.org/. Once you have created a HiSET account, you may contact DCC's Chief Examiner, Courtney Wuethrich, at: cwuethrich@dawson.edu or 406.377.9411 with additional questions.

Cost of the test:

  • Proctor fee: $3 per subtest is due on the day of the test to Dawson Community College. *Currently waived.
  • Testing fee: $15 per subtest paid when scheduling online through https://hiset.org/.

DCC’s HiSET Testing Schedule: Only on Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm MST *Schedule subject to change.

Requesting a Diploma

You can request your HiSet Diploma by going to diplomasender.com or by calling 1-855-313-5799. Please have your HiSET ID number available.

*Your first set of documents is free!

 

 

 

HiSET Completion Ceremony

Career & Adult Education recently held a ceremony for our 8 graduates (all pictured below). We hope to make it a yearly tradition at DCC!

  • April Matkin - February 2023
  • Jewelia Grigsby - May 2023
  • Jordan Bagley - June 2023
  • Sydney Hinck - August 2023
  • Tyler Robart - August 2023
  • Mark Simien - September 2023
  • Rebekah Keen - September 2023
  • Kira Reynolds - October 2023

Graduation Program

HiSET Completion Ceremony