Students with GEDs

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SUCCESS

Do you have a GED? You’ll fit right in at Gateway. Here’s how to join the Gateway family and build a better future.

How to Apply

Gateway welcomes students who have earned GEDs instead of graduating from high school. The application process is straightforward, and we’re here to help. Just follow these four easy steps:

Submit the Application for Admission. It’s free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Send us your GED transcript and transcripts from any/all colleges you have attended.
1. - Gateway Community & Technical College
    Office of Admissions, Edgewood Campus
    790 Thomas More Pkwy
    Edgewood, KY 41017
Schedule an EdReady test with Gateway or submit the results of required placement testing.
Explore financial aid. Our generous scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable. Here’s how.

Finally, get ready to join a community of caring people who are invested in your success.

If you have questions along the way, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Technology for your classes

All in-person and online courses at Gateway use Blackboard which is a learning management system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all Gateway students have a computer with reliable Internet access. Smart phones, tablets and/or Chromebooks may not provide reliable access.

A computer with the following specs should be sufficient for online learning:

Macintosh OS X (10.12 or higher) or Windows PC (8 or higher)
4 GB RAM (8 GM RAM or more is highly recommended)
20 GB of available hard-drive space
Screen resolution set to 1280 X 1024
Broadband/high-speed uninterrupted Internet access; minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload
Webcam, microphone, and speakers

The Help Desk is available to answer your questions about Blackboard. Contact the KCTCS Online Technical Help Desk at any time 24/7.