Accepted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Herkimer.  Now is the time to start thinking about the following:

• Register for classes (Registration is held on placement testing days.)
• Enrollment Checklist
• Select housing
• Visit the HCCC campus

Review our Financial Aid links to learn about the aid programs available and how to apply for them.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8278.  We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Placement Testing

Placement testing in math, writing, and reading comprehension is required of all new full-time students before registering for classes. ACCUPLACER® computerized tests are given for math and reading comprehension. These tests are untimed and require only the ability to use a keyboard and a mouse. You will also be asked to write a short essay using Microsoft Word®. This is a 30 minute timed test which is read and assessed by a team of HCCC English faculty. With your input, the results of the tests are used in planning the most appropriate first-semester schedule of coursework for you.

Call now and reserve a seat for one of the following dates:

Please bring a photo ID. Make sure you know your social security number.

Seating for each session is limited, so contact us for your reservations early!

315.866.0300 x 8878 or toll-free at 888.464.4222 x 8878 or e-mail placementtesting@herkimer.edu

For more information about the placement test, go to http://www.herkimer.edu/admissions/accepted/index.htm.

Placement Testing Waivers

The placement test requirement may be waived if you meet one of the following criteria:

• SAT: 500 minimum on every sub-test (reading, writing and math)
• ACT: Composite score of 21 or above
• Satisfactory ACCUPLACER test scores from the past two years
• Transfer credit: College level English and/or math, with a grade of C or above.
• College Now: Completed courses with a grade of C or above.

You should submit all official test results to the Admissions Office and all official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office at least two weeks in advance to allow for determination of waiver.

Alternative Testing Accommodations

If you have a documented disability, you may be eligible for alternative placement testing accommodations. To receive such accommodations, you must request and send current documentation (includes IEP, 504 Plan, most recent psycho-educational evaluation and any applicable medical records) to the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. Please note that high school records are not automatically forwarded without your consent. All documentation must be received one month in advance to allow for review.

Students requesting alternative testing accommodations should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities office at 315.866.0300 x 8331 prior to scheduling a placement test reservation. 

For more information:

• What is ACCUPLACER?

• Tips for Taking ACCUPLACER

• How to Prepare for Placement Testing