Placement Testing
Placement Testing Process
Placement Testing is designed to determine your academic readiness. This process assists in determining the best courses for your success at Heartland Community College.- Submit an HCC application.
- Determine if you can waive your placement test
- Click on Make an Appointment to choose the location where you will complete the placement test.
- After your testing appointment, a Heartland staff member will review your results with you based on Heartland's placement ranges (PDF).
- After testing is complete, all new students must contact Advisement and meet with an academic advisor as part of the enrollment process. This step does not apply to College NOW students taking Heartland courses through their high school.
Fall 2025 Placement Deadline
To enroll in 16-week, first 12-week, first 8-week, or CNOW Fall 2025 courses, the last day to complete Placement Testing [including the proctored Writing Sample essay] is Friday - August 15th, 2025. Please refer to the class schedule for more information about courses.
Placement Testing deadlines for Summer semesters vary depending on your Academic Plan. Please refer to Admissions & Advisement for the most up-to-date information.
Releasing and Protecting Your Educational Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects your educational records. It requires your written consent before protected information can be disseminated. Also, it allows you to prevent the College from sharing Directory Information without your consent. Click here for additional information and forms for FERPA.
To release your official ACCUPLACER or ALEKS score report to another institution, fill out the Score Release Form
To view your ACCUPLACER score report, enter your information on the ACCUPLACER Student Portal