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2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ADMISSIONS_Placement Testing

Placement Testing

Most first-time students admitted to HCC are required to take a placement test. See also Test Waivers.

Those required to take the test include:

  • All first-time students enrolled in a degree or certificate program;
  • Any student who does not initially seek a degree or certificate but who registers for a course that would result in the accumulation of 12 or more credits;
  • Any transfer student who has not successfully completed a college-level English composition or math course (transcripts required);
  • Any student electing to take an English writing course or a mathematics course;
  • Any student electing to take English as a Second Language course.

New students needing the Accuplacer Placement may elect to attend the Accuplacer Preparation Workshop (APW). Workshops are held on a walk-in basis in the Center for Academic Progress (CAP) in LH-L146 or LH-L151. Lab hours are posted on the HCC website. The workshop includes a practice test in reading, writing, arithmetic, and algebra.

Upon completion of the Workshop, students can schedule an appointment for the Accuplacer test or may choose options for additional review prior to taking the Accuplacer test.

The Accuplacer placement test is an assessment of basic English, reading and math skills. This information assists students and the college in making decisions about the appropriate level of course placement based on the student’s academic skills. The Accuplacer test is given throughout the year and is administered on a computer. Test scores remain valid for two years without the student needing to be retested.

Before taking the Accuplacer placement test, students should have a tuition payment strategy, and before registering, students should have financial aid in place.

  


ADMISSIONS_Test Waivers

Test Waivers

Placement testing may be waived for students under the following conditions:

  • Students who have completed a college-level English and/or math course with a grade of “C” or better (official documentation is required).
  • Students who have an Associate Degree or higher may be exempt from testing. Official transcripts must be provided; however, unofficial transcripts may be used for advising and placement purposes.
  • SAT/ACT Scores: Students with qualifying SAT scores (530+ in Math and/or 25+ in Reading) or ACT scores (18+ in Math and/ or 37+ in Combined English and Reading) may be exempt from the placement test. SAT and ACT scores are valid for 2 years only. A copy of SAT/ACT scores must be provided to the Admissions Office in order to be eligible for a test waiver.
  • GED Scores: Students with qualifying GED scores (165+ in Mathematics Reasoning and/or 165+ in Language Reasoning Arts) may be exempt from placement test. GED scores are valid for 2 years only.
  


ACADEMIC SUPPORT_Testing Services

Testing Services

The following testing services are administered by the Testing Specialist:

  • Placement Testing - See additional information in the Admissions   section of this catalog.
  • Computer Literacy Exam - All students enrolling in a degree program at HCC are required to demonstrate basic computer literacy skills in order to graduate (see “Degrees & Certificates” section of the catalog for more information on the Computer Literacy Requirement). Students who do not have a Code “C” course built into their degree program can elect to take the Computer Literacy Exam to meet the requirement. To schedule an appointment to take the test, call 203- 332-5217.
  • CLEP and DSST testing is scheduled regularly throughout the year. Stop by Lafayette Hall L104 or call 203-332-5217 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
  • Make-up Testing - In extreme circumstances, instructors may allow students to complete a make-up exam. Make-up exams are scheduled through the Testing Specialist in Lafayette Hall L104.
  • TEAS testing is scheduled throughout the year. Stop by Lafayette Hall L104 or call 203-332-5217 for more information.