Welcome! You have made an important decision—a
decision that will change the course of your life. You have decided
to pursue your education after high school.
Students entering curriculum degree programs at
Halifax Community College are administered the ASSET Placement
Assessment to determine the appropriate enrollment in writing,
reading, and math courses. The ASSET is not a pass/fail test. It is
one part of a course placement program. The ASSET is free of charge
to prospective students. ASSET placement test results are valid for
one year.
BEFORE the
Day of the Test . . .
1.
Have an application on file prior to taking the ASSET test.
2.
Notify the enrollment staff or admissions office personnel at the
time of application
A. if you have previously taken the ASSET test and/or
B. if you have a disability that requires special testing
accommodations.
3.
Make an appointment by calling Julia Horsley in the Enrollment
Office (Room 307) at (252) 536-7254.
4.
Call Julia Horsley in the Enrollment Office (Room 307) at (252)
536-7254 for more
information on the ASSET, if you wish.
5.
Review the ASSET Student Guide before you come. It contains
tips for taking the test and
a sample test with answers.
ON the Day of the Test . . .
6.
Please be on time for your appointment; no one will be permitted to
enter the testing
room
after the first five minutes of the scheduled time.
7.
Plan to be on campus for three hours for placement testing.
8.
Bring your picture ID and Social Security number with you.
9.
Go to the Front Desk in the 100 Building to register as a Visitor.
10.
Request a parking permit and place it on your vehicle prior to your
appointment.
11.
Do not bring children with you.
12.
Make sure you are well rested and not hungry before you come for the
test.
13.
Bring glasses with you if you will need them to read.
14.
Meet with the Testing Coordinator, after your test has been
completed and scored,
to review your test
scores and discuss your next steps.
FOLLOWING
the Day of the Test . . .
15. Meet with your assigned
academic advisor during Early Registration or regular
registration to complete a class schedule
16. If your placement test scores indicate that
additional skill building work is needed, your
advisor
will place you in the correct developmental courses required before
you can proceed
to the degree courses. These courses will prepare you for college
success.
You are to be congratulated for your interest in
a college education, and we are ready to work with you to make your
dream come true!
Allied Health
Program Information
Prospective students for the Allied Health
Programs should contact Tami Argo at 252-536-7270 or email
argot@halifaxcc.edu for information about the
Associate Degree Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse, Dental Hygiene, Medical
Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy programs. Mrs. Argo's office is located in
Room 335 in the 300 Building.
Information Sessions Schedule for fall 2010
Applicants
-
Attendance at one session is
required by all applicants.
The room is located in room B126 of the
Allied Health Sciences Building.
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All sessions will last approximately 1 ˝ to 2 hours.
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All sessions will begin on
time.
Please do not arrive late.
-
If necessary, remember to make
childcare arrangements.
While adult family members are welcomed,
please do not bring children.
-
No appointment is necessary.
| DATE |
TIME |
PLACE |
|
Wednesday July 15, 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
|
Wednesday August 19, 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
|
Wednesday September 16, 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
|
Saturday October 24, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. |
B126 |
|
Wednesday November 18, 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
|
Wednesday January 20, 2010 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
|
Saturday January 23, 2010 |
10:00 a.m. |
B126 |
|
Wednesday January 27, 2010 |
6:00 p.m. |
B126 |
RN, PN, DH deadlines February 1, 2010
MLT deadlines May 30, 2010
