Who takes the ASSET Placement Assessment?
All students entering Halifax Community College are required to take the ASSET Placement Assessment. This assessment tool is used to determine a student’s academic skills and the results are used to place the student in the most appropriate level in English, reading, and math. Admission to HCC is not based upon the assessment results, e.g., there is no pass/fail. There is no fee for taking the assessment; scores are valid for one year.

Student’s Responsibilities
Students should call 536-7254 to schedule an assessment time. If the testing coordinator is out of the office administering a test, and/or if the voice mail is full, the receptionist may transfer calls to student services, 536-7232. Students should also plan to arrive at the testing room see schedule at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled assessment time for testing instructions. If a student scores within two points of the cut-off score, the student may ask for a re-assessment. Retesting is done by appointment only and can be arranged by calling 536-7254 or 536-7207.

Who may be exempt from taking the Placement Assessment?
Transfer Student Exemption: A transfer student must have an official college transcript which shows completion of a college level English or mathematics course with a “C” grade or better to be exempt from the math or English placement assessment. Transfer students should check on the results of their transcript evaluation prior to taking the placement assessment.

General Information
Students are advised to go first to Room 312 and complete an HCC application prior to taking the assessment. Assessment scores cannot be entered into the computer until an application has been completed and is on file. Students are also encouraged to pick up a study sheet in Room 312 before testing. It is not mandatory, but students do much better if they review and study before taking the assessment.

Students should notify the testing coordinator, counselor, or admissions personnel at the time of application if they have previously taken ASSET or if they have a disability that requires special testing accommodations. No one will be permitted to enter testing after five minutes of the scheduled time. If students cannot keep their scheduled time, they should notify the assessment coordinator to change the assessment time.

They should plan to be on campus three 3 hours for placement testing and should have or know their social security number. All materials for testing will be provided. Calculators are allowed only for the algebra portion of the assessment. Snacks, drinks, and children are not allowed in the testing room.

For further information, contact the testing coordinator, Julia Horsley in Room 307, or call 536-7254.

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Placement assessment will be done as follows:

PLACEMENT TESTING DATES