If the applicant graduated from a regionally accredited public high school, private school, or home school within the past ten years:
If the applicant graduated from high school more than ten years ago:
NOTE: Halifax Community College does not accept all online high schools
The RISE Placement Test requirement may be waived by the Director of Admissions upon receipt of the official documentation if the applicant meets one of the following:
Tier One: Introduction to College Reading and Writing, Identifying Main Ideas, Discovering Implied Meaning, Interpreting Bias, Analysis through Definition, Learning Across Disciplines
Tier Two: Exploring Comparative Elements, Informed Opinions through Causal Chains, Applied Critical Analysis, Using Sources in Critical Reading and Writing
Tier One: whole numbers; fractions and mixed numbers; decimals; ratio, proportion, and rates; percent; measurement, geometry, and real numbers
Tier Two: solving equations and inequalities; graphing; exponents and polynomials; concepts in statistics
Tier Three: rational expressions; radical expressions and quadratic equations; factoring; systems of equations and inequalities; and functions
Students will be allowed to retake the RISE Placement Test one time per Tier with a score less than 70. The results of the test will place students into gateway Math and English or into a transition course. Mastery of the transition course will allow students to achieve levels that will allow them to take gateway courses.
Schedule Your Placement Test Here or
Contact:
Ms. Tonia L. Lashley
Test Administrator / Chief Examiner
(252) 536-6389
[email protected]
Prior to test day, go to the cashier’s office in Building 300, and pay the examination fee of $60.00; please keep this receipt for your records. Bring a copy of your receipt to Room 338 on examination day. On test day, also bring your ID and a pencil. No outside food or drinks permitted. Please come 15 minutes prior to your scheduled test.
To schedule a HESI test, click here.
To schedule a Dental HESI test, click here.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Tonia L. Lashley
(252) 536-6389
[email protected]
Select a test date for the CRC Assessment from the dates listed below. If you are unable to attend your test date, or need a date that is not listed below please contact Ms. Tonia Lashley at [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance.
Please Note: If accommodations are needed please contact the campus counselor Ms. Barbara Plum @ [email protected] or (252) 536-7207 for assistance, before registering for the exam.
Test Time: 9:00 am each day – unless adjustments have been made prior to testing date and time.
Test Location: Room 338 (next door to Financial Aid)
Items required for admission on test day: Valid ID and Receipt of payment.
Items NOT Allowed in the Testing Center: Electronic Devices, Food, Drinks
To schedule a CRC test, click here or contact:
Ms. Tonia L. Lashley
(252) 536-6389
[email protected]
The CAE is an extension of the classroom that provides Academic Enrichment (AE) tutoring services and supplemental instruction for students who are currently enrolled at Halifax Community College.
Free, on-campus and virtual tutoring is available for Halifax Community College (HCC) students in many subjects. Tutoring takes place on the main campus in the Center for Academic Excellence Building 100, Rooms 147 and 149. Any currently enrolled HCC student can obtain a tutor simply by completing the digital form below. Upon completion of this form, the Academic Support Coordinator and Testing Coordinator will pair you with a tutor that matches your needs and availability.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Tonia L. Lashley, [email protected], Center for Academic Excellence and Testing Coordinator.
Room 149 in the Library Building
(Offers tutoring in all academic areas w/ referral from faculty)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday);
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday)
Hours of operation may vary during student breaks, holidays, inclement weather, and registration. Any changes in hours of operation will be posted.
Contact:
Ms. Tonia L. Lashley
Center for Academic Success & Testing Coordinator
300 Building
Room: 338
Phone: (252)536-6389
Email: [email protected]