Welcome! You have made an important 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.

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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