Adult High School is offered by 41 of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina. The program consists of core courses required by the Department of Public Instruction along with electives required by the public school system and the community college. The number of credits (20-28) varies depending upon the specific affiliation agreement between a particular community college and the local public school system.

The program consists of classroom work, labs, individual study projects, online courses, or a combination of all four.  A work experience component may be offered.  Passing the North Carolina Competency Test is a requirement for graduation.
An Adult High School diploma is issued locally by the community college and the local public school system with proper signatures from both institutions. There is no cost to the student for courses. The college may charge a graduation student activities or book fee. To receive a copy of a diploma or transcript, the student must contact the community college where the diploma was awarded.

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