Placement Testing
All University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, including Hawaiʻi Community College, use the COMPASS placement test to assess students' current skill levels in mathematics, reading, and writing. Your scores will determine the courses which you will be eligible to register for.
For more information regarding COMPASS placement testing location, scheduling, and requirements please visit the Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center web site.
- Sample COMPASS test questions can also be found online at http://www.act.org/compass/sample/.
- Download a printable COMPASS brochure.

