Testing Center

Spring 2010 Testing Center Notice: On Wednesday, November 25, 2009 the HWC Testing Center hours of operation will be from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Students wishing to take a test this day should arrive at the Testing Center no later than 1:00pm. Also, the HWC Testing Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 26 thru Sunday, November 29, 2009. Normal Testing Center hours of operation will resume on Monday, November 30, 2009.

Harold Washington College (HWC) Students! Allow three (3) to five (5) days for the scoring and processing of Placement Tests. Student orientation is mandatory for first time students!

All NEW STUDENTS, or former students without placement scores on file, are required to take a District-approved placement test before registering. Scores will indicate course placement for students who intend to enroll in beginning levels of English, mathematics, or any course that requires a specified reading and writing level. All new students must apply for admission and obtain a student ID number in the Office of Admissions in room 101. All first-time college students must either provide high-school transcripts that document course-specific requirements or a GED certificate.

Students who do not have high school diploma or GED must make up any deficiency through placement testing or successful course completion. Students whose placement scores are one year old or older are required to re-take the placement test.

TRANSFER STUDENTS who have earned a grade of “C” or better in college-level English or Math from an accredited college or university are not required to take placement tests. Transcript documentation must be provided.

Dates & Times You Can Take The Placement Tests Are As Follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (last scheduled exam at 1:30 pm)
• Wednesday: 9:00am to 8:00pm (last scheduled exam at 5:30 pm)
• Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (last scheduled exam at 1:30 pm)

Please come to the Placement Testing Center in Room 402 at least 15 minutes before testing begins. In order to take the placement test, you need the following:

• Driver's License or State I.D.
• An Ink Pen
• Two Pencils

For more information, contact the HWC Testing Center, Room 402, (312) 553-3195, or email Teresita Diaz-Lewis (tdiaz-lewis@ccc.edu) in the Testing Center office.