Adult Basic Education

Are you planning to attend LBCC but need to brush up on your basic skills before starting?


Did you take your college placement test and didn’t score as high as you’d hoped? Have you been away from school for a while and want to practice your computer skills before starting credit classes? We’re here for you. We offer a variety of classes to help you refresh your skills in math, writing, computers, and more.

Are you ready to get started taking Adult Basic Education classes? In addition to high-quality coursework, one-on-one transition services are available to help you plan for college and beyond.

Questions? Please call 541-917-4710 or email abs@linnbenton.edu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-person classes are offered at the Albany Campus and the Benton Center in Corvallis. Flexible Classes meet at specific days and times in-person or virtually (Zoom). We currently offer daytime and evening classes.  Not all classes are offered every term.

Classes are free.

No. ABE students must register by the end of the first week of classes. If you miss the deadline, you will be able to register for the following term.

You should be prepared to attend each class you sign up for at least 90% of the time, which means you can have no more than two unexcused absences per term. This includes online classes. We can’t help you meet your goals if you aren’t in class.

Missing a lot of classes will affect your progress in the program and can affect whether or not you are able to register for future terms.

You will take a CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) test when you enter the program and then usually once a term to monitor your progress. This test shows your level and helps us get you into the right class. Taking the CASAS is a requirement, and you are able to schedule the test either in-person or virtually at your convenience.

Yes! LBCC has Student Navigators who can help you plan for college. They help with things like financial aid, researching programs at LBCC, navigating the admissions process, and more. We also have a special class, College and Career Readiness, to help you get ready to transition into college.