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Course Placement is a process that establishes a student's English and Math skill levels. Placement is needed before students are able to register for most classes at Hawai'i Community College. There are various options for students to establish placement levels.
Course Placement is a process that establishes a student's English and Math skill levels. Placement is needed before students are able to register for most classes at Hawai'i Community College. There are various options for students to establish placement levels.
You may not need English or Math placement if ...
You may not need English or Math placement if ...
You have already earned credit in a college-level English or Math class. For the UH System, this would be ENG 100 (or higher) or MATH 100 (or higher).
You earned college credit for English or Math via an AP Exam.
If these options apply to you, be sure to bring your transcript with you when you attend your advising appointment.
*** Important - Please Read Carefully ***
*** Important - Please Read Carefully ***
If you are a student in the following categories, it is recommended that you take the ACCUPLACER Test (Option 3 below) if placement scores are needed.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Student using Veterans benefits
Option 1: Placement Qualifier Form
Option 1: Placement Qualifier Form
Use the Course Placement Qualifier Form to self-report scores you already have. Acceptable scores include High School GPA (cumulative), ACT, GED, and SAT scores. You may also submit letter grades earned in Algebra I, Algebra II, and 12th Grade English.
Visit go.hawaii.edu/5nP and login with your UH Username and password.
You must be logged in to your UH account to access this form.
Option 2: EdReady Online Test
Option 2: EdReady Online Test
EdReady is an online placement test you can take on your computer with internet access. If you would like to improve your placement, EdReady provides guided learning for you. Scores may take up to 2 business days to post.
Visit the EdReady website at uhcc.edready.org/
Use the GOAL KEY: UH_HAW_Placement.
EdReady has 2 subjects: English and Math.
IMPORTANT: Use your UH email and UH ID Number to access this test.
Option 3: Accuplacer Proctored Test
Option 3: Accuplacer Proctored Test
Accuplacer is a proctored online placement test you can take in our testing centers or at home (proctored via Zoom). Contact one of our testing centers to set up an appointment:
Hilo: Call The Learning Center (TLC) for more info
(808) 934-2530
Kona: Palamanui Library and Learning Center
(808) 969-8830
Accuplacer has 3 subjects: Reading, Writing, and Math.
This is the preferred placement for ESL Learners.
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