Many programs require Math or English placements or prerequisites. Students requiring a Math or English placement may use one of the following methods for placement.
Submit Multiple Measures and Incoming Scores
Alternative placement allows students to use qualifying scores on the ACT, SAT, or Smarter Balanced Assessment tests for direct placement into Math and English courses.
You can use any of the placement measures below. If one of the measures below leads to placement in a developmental education class, you have the option of taking a placement test if you think it will improve your placement. Placement measures for entering students:- Cumulative High School GPA
- 12th Grade English Grade
- 12th Grade Intro to College Math Grade
- 12th Grade Alg 3, Trig, or Pre Calc Grade
- Algebra II grade
- Algebra I grade
- ACT Writing / Math score
- SAT Writing / Math score
- HiSET Language Arts / Math score
- GED Language Arts / Math score
- Smarter Balanced Assessment (English)
- Smarter Balanced Assessment (math)
If you use any of the above measures, please complete the Placement Qualifier Online Form
Meeting with an academic advisor can help to determine which scores are appropriate for entry.
- Take the EdReady Math and/or English diagnostic test (Students who need to take an ESL placement test must take ACCUPLACER, see option #3 below).
- The UH System has implemented the use of EdReady as an unproctored alternative to the Accuplacer placement test. Scores can be used for placement into English and Math classes.
- EdReady is a free online self-paced learning platform for students preparing to take college placement tests or for students preparing for college courses. Students can take the EdReady test at any time
- After you complete the initial diagnostic test you can use your score to register for classes. You can also keep working on your learning path to improve your score. When you hit a scoring milestone, you'll get an email letting you know the next math or English course you have qualified for.
- EdReady placement scores will be uploaded into the UH system every 24 – 72 hours
- Quick Start Guide on how to use EdReady
- Click here to get started by signing in and creating your account.
- The Goal Key for Hawaiʻi Community College is: UH_HAW_Placement
Accuplacer
- The Accuplacer Placement test is used to place students in appropriate English and Math courses and also identifies prerequisite skill levels for certain courses and programs.
- Students who need to take an ESL placement test must take ACCUPLACER.
- ACCUPLACER is a computer-based test that has three sections: reading, writing, and math.
- The average time to complete each section is approximately 45 minutes.
- You may retake any or all sections at any time for a fee (see the retake section below).
- The University will still accept Accuplacer scores taken within 2 years of entry.
- This test is taken in person at the Hawaiʻi Community College Testing Center
- Tests are scheduled by appointment only and testing appointments must be made at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Students will receive a confirmation email with more information about their testing appointment.
- Accuplacer is free to UH students for their first attempt. Accuplacer retakes are $25.00 and must be paid before re-testing. Please contact The Learning Center for more details.
- A valid photo ID and a UH student ID number are required for testing.
- No children are allowed in the Testing Center; they must be supervised at all times while on campus.
INFORMATION ABOUT RETAKING THE TEST AND RETAKE FEES
- If you want to retake a section of the test for which you have unexpired test scores (taken within the last two years), you will be charged $25.
- The retake fee is non-refundable/non-transferable.
- The retake fee is a flat rate of $25 per appointment, regardless of how many sections you choose to retake.
- The retake fee must be paid before scheduling an appointment. Go to the HawCC business office (Manono Campus, building 397) to pay the fee, or call them at (808) 934-2740 for more information.
How to Prepare for Accuplacer Placement Testing
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/before-test-day/test-day