Adult Education

Step 1: Submit the following required documents:

• Student Interest Form (over the age of 19 only)
• Texas issued photo ID - collected during enrollment

If you are under the age of 19, please email for additional requirements adulteducation@victoriacollege.edu

• Court Directive (age 16 only) and School Withdrawal form (ages 16-18)

Step 2: Complete Pre-screening and Orientation

You will be contacted by phone for additional questions and setting a day and time.

Step 3: Take the TABE test (Temporarily suspended)

Step 4: Meet with an Advisor

Date and time will be scheduled by the advisor.

English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are available for non-native speakers who need to become proficient enough in English to pass state and citizenship exams and continue on with their education.

Step 1: Submit the following required documents:

• Student Interest Form (Online)

Step 2: Complete Adult Education Orientation

Date will be scheduled by the advisor.
8 a.m. – noon or 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Step 3: Take the TABE Clas-E test (Temporarily suspended)

Date will be scheduled by the advisor.
8:30 – 10:30 a.m., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., or 6 – 8 p.m.

Step 4: Meet with an Advisor

The center also offers the SAIL Program which combines adult basic education with skills training in the following careers. 

• Student Interest Form (over the age of 19 only)
• Texas issued photo ID - collected during enrollment

Weekly Information Sessions are held on Wednesdays. Preparation classes start monthly to assist with skills, financial assistance, and completion of pre-requisitions.  

This program is designed as a positive alternative to help offenders return to their communities.   
 
Challenge To Change helps individuals improve their life and job skills, prepare for release, obtain their GED^©, learn how to prepare for college, or re-adjust to being in the free world.

What the Program Offers

• Career counseling
• Career exploration: resume building, mastering an application, job search strategies, interview preparation, workplace culture, appropriate on-the-job behavior, and overcoming background obstacles
• Referral services for: health needs, housing needs, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and clothing needs
• Assistance with goal setting
• Employment readiness
• Digital literacy
• Financial literacy
• GED© preparation
• College enrollment assistance and referrals

How to Get Enrolled

Complete a student interest form or stop by our office located at the Victoria College Main Campus in Continuing Education Center at 2200 E. Red River Street.

Our offices are currently closed to the public, but you can call 361-573-7323 or email adulteducation@victoriacollege.edu for more information.

Fall & Spring Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-Noon • 1-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon | 1-5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-Noon • 1-7:30 p.m.
Closed on Fridays

Physical Location:
Continuing Education Center, first floor
Building #14 on VC's Campus Map