Placement Testing
Students enrolling in a degree or certificate program may take a basic skills placement tests in writing, reading and mathematics. Test results are used to aid academic advisors as they help students plan their program coursework.
Placement testing for the fall semester begins in February, and testing for the spring semester begins in October.
NOTE: On-campus testing is now being scheduled.
Placement testing is also offered remotely using Zoom proctoring and Examity. Our testing staff will work with students to offer testing each week, Monday through Friday. Students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with webcam and microphone capability.
Placement Testing Walk-In Sessions
Aug. 11 – Aug. 29, 2025
Monday – Friday
Location: Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Room 132
Walk-in Placement Testing will be available from Aug. 11 through Aug. 29 on a first-come, first-served basis—no appointment needed.
Arrival Times:
- Students with a U.S. high school diploma: Please arrive between 9 and 11 a.m.
- Students without a U.S. high school diploma: Must arrive by 9 a.m.
A valid photo ID is required in order to test.
For questions or additional information, contact the Placement Testing Office at (518) 629-7255 or testing@hvcc.edu.
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Summer 2025 Hours (May 19 - July 25): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed