Adult Education is more than the GED or English Language Learning classes.  We prepare our students for their next step!  Whether your next step is College or a Career, ASUN Adult Education can prepare you for the classroom or the real world. 

Call 870-512-7824 or email us at john_kelly@asun.edu or

Register for ASU-Newport Adult Education Here!

To serve the citizens of Jackson, Craighead, and Poinsett Counties, ASU-Newport offers on- and off-campus classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Adult Education (GAE), and English Language Learning (ELL) classes in Jonesboro. 

The classes are designed as General Education Development GED® prep classes and skills review classes for college or career advancement. The core areas offered are reading, math and language, with computer literacy and employability skills offered as an integrated part of the curriculum. All of the classes are free and open to adults aged 18 or older. Enrollment is open entry/open exit; students may start at any time.

The Official GED® Test is given at ASU-Newport, ASUN-Marked Tree, and the ASUN Adult Education Center in Jonesboro.  Testing is scheduled at regular intervals throughout the school year. Passing scores on the official GED® Ready Practice Test are required before the student may take the GED® Test.

No official diplomas or transcripts are kept at the ASU-Newport Adult Education Centers. To request an official diploma or transcript, please click here.

Click here to complete ASUN Adult Education participant feedback.