Policy No.: 3006 Board Approved: February 16, 2010 Revised: December 15, 2020
College Entry Assessment and Course Placement Policy
Hagerstown Community College is committed to providing access to postsecondary education through an open-door admission policy while maintaining high academic standards. Initial basic skills assessment and appropriate course placement are critical factors in student success. First-Time College Students First-time HCC applicants for admission into degree programs are required by this policy to be assessed for reading, writing, computer literacy, and mathematics proficiency prior to initial registration. Students will take the appropriate placement and assessment test as determined by the faculty and academic officers. Based on assessment scores, students will be placed in the appropriate level of developmental or college-level mathematics and English courses(s). See ACT or SAT Test Results below for exemptions. Transfer Students Transfer students with no current placement test scores or official transcripts will take the standard entry assessments test(s). See ACT or SAT Test Results below for exemptions. Readmit Students Readmit students and students who change from certificate to degree programs with no current placement test scores will take the standard entry assessment test(s). See ACT or SAT Test Results below for exemptions. ACT or SAT Test Results HCC will maintain and list in the College Catalog or on its web site equivalent ACT and SAT test scores needed to be exempt from taking HCC entry assessment tests. Waivers from the Entry Assessment Requirement 1. Students Who Have Already Earned a College Degree Students who have already earned a college degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution are exempt; however, students enrolling in programs with specific requirements may be required to take the mathematics assessment. 2. Students Enrolled at Another College or University who have written approval fromtheir home institution to take a course at HCC may be exempt. Some prerequisites may apply 3. Students not pursuing a degree , taking courses without pre-requisites, are exempt. 4. Students with special circumstances may petition for approval by faculty and division chairs and directors.
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