Adult Education
Northeast Iowa Community College isn't your typical college. We provide offerings for community members of all ages, including adults. Even if you don't consider yourself a "typical" college student, we can provide basic skill instruction, language development, personal and professional development courses and a path to a degree or diploma at the high school or secondary level.
If you were previously homeschooled or did not receive a high school diploma, you may enroll in classes to earn your High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) at one of several locations throughout Northeast Iowa.
If you were enrolled in high school but did not complete, are younger than 21 and live in the Dubuque area, you may participate in our Re-Engage Dubuque partnership, which is a non-traditional high school diploma option.
NICC Adult Education & Literacy is offering HSED classes in Dubuque for Marshallese-speaking adults. Classes will meet Wednesdays and Fridays from 1–3 pm starting Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the NICC Town Clock Business Center. Classes will be taught by an NICC HSED instructor with support from a Marshallese interpreter. To learn more or schedule enrollment, contact NICC Adult Education & Literacy at 563.562.3263, ext. 3600 or ael@nicc.edu.
NICC Adult Education & Literacy ej lewaj HSED kilaaj ko ilo Dubuque nan ro rej kajin majol ak rimajol ro. Kilaaj kein renaaj komman ilo Wanje im Bolaidre jen 1awa nan 3awa alikin relap. Jino jen Wanje, June 3, 2026, ilo Town clock Business center eo an NICC. Enaaj wor juon eo im enaaj kolajrak kilaaj kein ilo kajin majol jen NICC HSED. Nan bok elaplok melele ak kon lajrakin bwe kwon drelon, bok melele ibban NICC Adult Education & Literacy ilo 563.562.3263, ext. 3600 ak email ael@nicc.edu.
If you would like to improve your English-speaking skills, attend our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes available throughout northeast Iowa. ESOL classes help people with limited English skills to improve their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills for their daily life and work.
No hablo Inglés; yo hablo español.
El noreste de Iowa Community College ofrece clases de idioma Inglés durante todo el año en varios lugares en todo el noreste de Iowa. Las clases de inglés ayudan a las personas con conocimientos limitados en el idioma para mejorar las habilidades de escuchar, leer, hablar y escribir ; y asi ser usadas en la vida cotidiana. Llame 563.562.3263, ext. 3600, para obtener más información.
Waxaan Ingiriiska ku hadlin, Anigu waan hadli Soomaali.
Northeast Iowa Community College bixiyaa fasalo luuqada sanadka oo dhan Ingiriisi dhawr meelood dhammaan waqooyi Iowa. Fasallada luqadda Ingiriisiga caawiyo dadka la xirfado Ingiriisi oo xadidan si loo hagaajiyo ee dhegaysiga, akhriska, ku hadalka iyo qoritaanka nolol maalmeedka oo dalka Mareykanka ah. Wac 563.562.3263, ext. 3600, wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah.
The College offers many programs at various service locations or online. Most programs can be completed in two years or less and can help you gain employment or transfer to a four-year institution to earn your bachelor’s degree.
The College also offers Career Pathway Certificates, which are designed to provide job-skills and training to help you gain entry-level employment or transition with some credit hours into an existing degree program at the College.
Evening Options offer those with busy lifestyles the opportunity to complete your degree with online coursework combined with face-to-face evening classes.
The Business and Community Solutions division of the College offers courses in business, computers, trades and industry, professional licensure and more. You can take one course or several to expand your skills or advance your career. You may also enroll in a personal interest course just for fun! These courses are available throughout the district and have various start dates. Search and register for professional development or personal interest courses.
