Outreach
Adult Education
Location and Hours
The Adult Education Center is Located in DCC's Main Building, Room 146.
- Enter through the main building's front doors.
- Proceed straight down the main hallway.
- Just before exiting the building, turn left into the academic hallway.
- Walk to the end of this hallway.
- Before you reach the auxiliary gym, turn left again.
- Room 146 (Adult Education Room) will be on your right.
Center Hours (all times MST):
- Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (August - July)
- HiSET Testing is scheduled for one Friday a month. Please view the current schedule by creating an account at https://hiset.org/test-takers.
- Holiday Hours 2026 - Closed December 24th & 25th, Open for regular hours December 28th
- Holiday Hours 2026 - Closed December 31st - January 1st, Open for regular hours January 4th
To schedule an appointment or get more information, contact the Director of Adult Education, Dan Peters, at (406) 377-9448 or dpeters@dawson.edu. We accept walk-ins, 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
HiSET
Please note: DCC only offers computer-based testing.
To get started, create an account at HiSET.org. Once your account is set up, you can find your nearest testing center and schedule your HiSET subtests. If you have any questions, contact DCC’s Chief HiSET Examiner, Courtney Wuethrich, at cwuethrich@dawson.edu or 406-377-9411.
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: $18 per subtest paid when scheduling online through https://hiset.org/.
DCC HiSET Testing Schedule
Spring 2027
*One full HiSET testing day is offered each month during Spring 2027. Appointments fill on a
first-come, first-served basis.
TESTING DATES
Friday, January 22, 2027
Friday, February 26, 2027
Friday, March 26, 2027
Friday, April 23, 2027
Friday, May 28, 2027
AVAILABLE TESTING TIMES/SIGN-UP SPOTS
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
REGISTER FOR ONE OR MORE TESTS
The HiSET consists of five separate subject tests. You may register for one, several, or all five testing
appointments on a testing day, depending on how many subject tests you would like to complete.
Examples:
• Register for one appointment to complete one subject test.
• Register for two or three appointments to complete multiple subject tests.
• Register for all five appointments if you would like to complete the entire HiSET in one day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Location: Adult Education Center, Dawson Community College Main Building.
- Valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID is required for testing.
*If you get done early with one test, you can generally start the next test early if desired. - Please arrive at least five minutes before your scheduled testing time.
- Questions? Contact Courtney Wuethrich, Chief HiSET Examiner, at cwuethrich@dawson.edu.
- Additional info can be found at https://hiset.org/montana/.
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!
