Placement Testing

Haywood Community College uses placement tests to ensure academic readiness of incoming students. 

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Do I Need to Take the Placement Test?

For students enrolling at HCC Fall 2020 or beyond you DO NOT need a placement test if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. You have graduated from a US high school
2. You have completed the GED since 1/1/14 and have a score of 165 or higher on all areas, or taken the HiSET with a score of 15 or higher on all areas and 4 or higher on essay
3. You have successfully completed a college level English and mathematics course 
4. You have taken the ACT or SAT and met the minimum score requirements.  Click here for the minimum score requirements
5. Completed another eligible placement test
6. Earned appropriate level of developmental course credit

You will need to provide official documentation of the above criteria in order for the placement test to be waived. If you have questions about whether or not you meet any of the above criteria you can contact Student Services at (828) 627-4500.  If you do not meet any of the above criteria you may schedule an appointment to take the test.

How do I Schedule a Placement Test?

You may contact Learning Support Services at (828) 627-4696 or HCC-learningsupport@haywood.edu to schedule a test. The placement test is offered by appointment only Monday through Friday at 9 am or 1 pm.

Does it Cost Anything to Take the Test?

There is no charge to take the placement test at Haywood Community College.  If you are testing at another institution, you will need to check with their testing center to determine if there is a cost.

What is Covered on the Test?

The test consists of two sections:  English and Math

• English Exams: Accuplacer Next Generation Reading & Accuplacer Writeplacer
• Math Exams: MAT 025 Placement Exam & MAT 035 Placement Exam

The English section consists of two tests. 

• Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Exam
• Accuplacer Writeplacer Exam
• For Direct placement into ENG 111: Earn a score of 253 on the Generation Reading Exam and a score of 5 on the Writepacer Exam
• The reading and writing exams do not have a time limit

The Math section consists of two tests. 

• For Direct Placement into MAT 143 & MAT 152:  Earn a score of 80 or above on the MAT 025 Placement Exam
• For Direct Placement into MAT 171:  Earn a score of 80 or above on the MAT 035 Placement Exam
• Typically, students will take one of the two exams.
• The time limit for both exams are 90 minutes

Can I Receive Testing Accommodations?

Yes. Please contact the Student Wellness office at (828) 627-4504 in advance to discuss accommodations.

What can I Expect on the Day of the Test?

You need to bring a valid photo ID. Pencils, scratch paper, and calculators (when allowed) will be provided by the testing center. Please report to Learning Support Services at least 10 minutes before your scheduled testing time.

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