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Course Placement

To start you on a path of academic success, HutchCC (in accordance with guidance from the Kansas Board of Regents) utilizes standardized test scores to place students into the appropriate Math and English courses. HutchCC administers and accepts both the ACT Exam and the Next-Generation Accuplacer placement tests (QRAS and Writing) for placement purposes.

To schedule an Accuplacer placement test appointment at HutchCC's main campus contact the Assessment Services Office at 620-665-3359. Placement testing is also available at both the HutchCC Newton (316-283-7000) and HutchCC McPherson (620-245-0202) Outreach Center locations.

Students wishing to inquire about distance or remote placement testing services may contact the Assessment Services Office (620-665-3359) between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday or email RLRCAssessments@hutchcc.edu

If you have taken either of the accepted standardized tests within the last three years, and have completed an application to attend HutchCC, you may have your scores forwarded to HutchCC (Fax: 620-665-3392). For questions or concerns regarding placement testing, please contact Assessment Services.

Information regarding Accuplacer placement test preparation and study tools is available by downloading The College Board's free web-based Accuplacer Study App, or by contacting the HutchCC Assessment Services Office.

Course Placement Score Qualifications Accuplacer Study App
  • ACT Testing Center

    HutchCC frequently serves as a testing location for the traditional ACT Exam on most national testing dates.

    Please, visit ACT website to register for the ACT Test.

  • Workkeys Testing Center

    ACT's WorkKeys® series of exams are utilized worldwide by employers for pre-hiring and job promotion purposes. Additionally, HutchCC's technical program students frequently use the WorkKeys® tests to pursue the National Career Readiness Certificate, resulting in one of  four potential WorkKeys® work ready designations: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze. For questions regarding WorkKeys® exams please contact the HutchCC Testing Center (620-665-3359).

  • GED Testing

    HutchCC proudly serves as a certified testing center for the Kansas State High School Diploma (GED®). As of January 1, 2014, the GED Test is a computer-based test that must be administered (taken) at a certified testing center. Persons interested in pursuing a GED should contact HutchCC's Adult Basic Education Center (620-665-8004), or visit their website for information regarding GED testing requirements and for test preparation recommendations and guidelines. Official GED Test registration, scheduling, and payment must be completed through the official GED website (www.ged.com). For information about requesting a copy of a GED diploma or GED transcript visit the official GED Testing Service Transcript website.

  • Advance Placement Testing

    HutchCC accepts CLEP (College Level Exam Program) credit on a limited basis. Please contact the HutchCC Records Office or review HutchCC's Credit by Examination Policy if interested in using CLEP credit. To locate a CLEP Testing Center in your area visit the The College Board's official CLEP website.

    Credit By Examination Policy

    Credit by Examination Policy

    Reference Number: 1008   Effective Date: 03/22/2021

    The intent of credit by examination is to offer a method for students to demonstrate previously mastered competencies and to assist students in completion of educational goals at Hutchinson Community College. Credit awarded by examination at HutchCC may not transfer to other post secondary institutions. HutchCC does not accept credit awarded by departmental examination from other post secondary institutions.

    Students may earn college credit by attaining qualifying scores on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, International Baccalaureate (IB), and HutchCC Departmental Exams.

    Credit earned by examination will be placed on the student's HutchCC transcript after the start of the student's first semester of coursework at HutchCC. A grade of "CR" will be placed on the transcript but will not be included in calculating grade point average. The credit will count toward a degree at HutchCC.

    College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (CLEP Courses) (National Standardized Exams)

    CLEP is a series of examinations that allow students to show their knowledge in a wide range of subject areas. College credit is awarded for attaining certain scores on selected CLEP examinations. For more information about taking CLEP examinations, visit the CLEP website at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html or contact the Hutchinson Community College Records Office by emailing records@hutchcc.edu.

    Students must request their official transcript of CLEP scores be mailed to the HutchCC Registrar.

    Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) (AP Courses)

    AP refers specifically to courses offered in some high schools which are constructed and coordinated under the supervision of the College Entrance Examination Board. Before entering college, the student takes the examination, which is scored by Educational Testing Service. Students must request their official transcript of AP scores be mailed to the HutchCC Registrar. 

    International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB) (IB Courses)

    Hutchinson Community College awards credit to students who have participated in an International Baccalaureate program and have attained examination scores consistent with the guidelines available. Students must request their official transcript of IB scores be mailed to the HutchCC Registrar.

    Procedure: Credit by Exam CLEP, AP, IB

    • The student requests official CLEP/AP/IB transcripts be sent directly to the HutchCC Records Office in accordance with official guidelines (http://www.hutchcc.edu/records/transcript-sent-to-HCC).
    • A grade of “CR” is placed on the HutchCC transcript for all courses accepted by HutchCC.

    Departmental Examination

    Students may earn credit for HutchCC courses by passing an examination given by the appropriate HutchCC Department. To qualify to take a departmental exam, the student must be currently enrolled at HutchCC. Credit by departmental examination will not be awarded to students of high school standing. HutchCC does not accept credit awarded by departmental examination from other institutions.

    The student must first verify with the appropriate HutchCC Department/Program that the course is subject to credit by departmental examination. The student will work with the department's representative to complete the Procedure Checklist and Approval Form for Credit by Departmental Examination. A student applying for credit by departmental examination must show acceptable background qualifications as determined by the HutchCC Department/Program. The student must pay the Credit by Departmental Examination non-refundable fee. The examination will not be administered until payment is verified. The HutchCC Registrar will transcript the credit, if awarded, as Credit (CR) no earlier than the beginning of the student's first semester of coursework at HutchCC.

    Procedure: Credit by Departmental Examination

    • Contact advisor or program coordinator to confirm a departmental exam is available. The course(s) that qualify for credit by departmental examination have been preselected within the department.
    • Student and departmental exam instructor fill out the Approval Form for Credit by Departmental Examination (see Appendix) form and determine eligibility.
    • Pay Business Office the $35.00 Credit by Exam fee.
    • Student schedules time and date to take the common departmental course exam and instructor verifies payment.
    • Upon completion of the exam the instructor indicates credit or no credit, signs the form, and forwards it to the Department Chairperson that the course resides with.
    • Department Chairperson signs form and sends it to the Registrar.
    • Course grade is transcripted after the start of the first semester at Hutchinson Community College.

  • Skill Certification

    HutchCC's Testing Center(s) offer skill certification assessments through the following testing companies and programs:

    Pearson-VUE:  Appointments are scheduled online through the Pearson Vue website.

    Kryterion:  Appointments are scheduled online through the Kryterion website.

    Allied Health – Entrance testing is available for the HutchCC Practical Nursing program. Visit this program's webpage for specific test scheduling information. State Certification Testing for the Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Assistant should be scheduled through HutchCC's Allied Health Department (620-665-4948).

Contact Details

Mira Clobes
RLRCAssessments@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3359
1-888-GO-HUTCH

Course Placement Score Qualifications

HutchCC utilizes ACT Exams and Accuplacer Placement Tests for Course Placement.

  • ​​​​​​​ACT® -- Reading, English, & Math Scores for Course Placement

    Course Placement ACT

    ACT® -- Reading, English, & Math Scores for Course Placement

    • AL131 Geriatric Aide (CNA): ACT Reading Score of 14 or above 

    • AL132 Medication Aide (CMA): ACT Reading Score of 14 or above 

    • AL137 Home Health Aide: ACT Reading Score of 14 or above 

    • EN101 English Composition 1A: ACT English score of 20 or above (Note: If below 20, students must earn a qualifying placement exam score in order to be enrolled in this course) 

    • MA106 College Algebra: ACT Math Score of 21 or above (Note: If below 21, students must earn a qualifying placement exam score in order to be enrolled in this course) 

    • MA108 Elements of Statistics: ACT Math Score of 21 or above (Note: If below 21, students must earn a qualifying placement exam score in order to be enrolled in this course) 

    • MA117 Contemporary Math: ACT Math Score of 21 or above (Note: If below 21, students must earn a qualifying placement exam score in order to be enrolled in this course) 

    • MA107 Plane Trigonometry: ACT Math Score of 23 or above (Note: If below 23, students must successfully complete a prerequisite course MA106 College Algebra before enrolling in this course) 

    • MA110 Calculus: ACT Math Score of 23 or above (Note: If below 23, students must successfully complete a prerequisite course MA106 College Algebra before enrolling in this course) 

    • MA111 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I: ACT Math score of 25 or above (Note: If below 25, students must successfully complete a prerequisite course MA107 Trigonometry before enrolling in this course) 

    Please consult your academic advisor for further information about your specific course placement 

  • Accuplacer Classic Scores

    Accuplacer Classic Scores

    As of January 2019, HutchCC has transitioned to the Accuplacer NextGen series of placement tests and no longer accepts or utilizes Accuplacer Classic placement scores. Please contact Assessment Services (620-665-3359) if you have questions about Accuplacer NextGen.

  • Accuplacer NextGen Scores

    Course Placement Accuplacer Next Gen

    NextGen Writing and NextGen Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics (QRAS) Placement Scores for Course Placement (effective FA2024)

    • EN098 Introduction to College Writing: Accuplacer NextGen Writing placement score of 200-239. *Must also enroll in EN101 English Composition 1A with the same instructor 

    • EN100 English Composition 1B: Accuplacer NextGen Writing placement score of 240-254. *Must also enroll in EN099 Elements of Writing 

    • EN101 English Composition 1A: Accuplacer NextGen Writing placement score of 255 or above 

    • MA106 College Algebra with Review: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 200-262. *Must also enroll in MA094 College Algebra Review with the same instructor at the same time 

    • MA108 Elements of Statistics with Review: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 200-262. *Must also enroll in MA095 Elements of Statistics Review with the same instructor at the same time 

    • MA117 Contemporary Math with Review: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 200-262. *Must also enroll in MA096 Contemporary Math Review with the same instructor at the same time 

    • MA106 College Algebra: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 263 or above 

    • MA108 Elements of Statistics: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 263 or above 

    • MA117 Contemporary Math: Accuplacer NextGen QRAS placement score of 263 or above 

    Please consult your academic advisor for further information about your specific course placement 

Placement Test Preparation

Information regarding Accuplacer placement test preparation and study tools is available by downloading The College Board's free web-based Accuplacer Study App, or by contacting the HutchCC Assessment Services Office.

Accuplacer Study App