KCC Testing & Computing Center

Placement Testing Information

After submitting a University of Hawaii System Application Form, the second step in the community college entrance process is to take a placement test.

The University of Hawaii Community College system administers the ACT Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) in Math, English, and English as a Second Language.

The COMPASS is probably the most important test that you will take in your college career. The results of your test determines your eligibility to take college level courses, or to take other courses that require certain pre-requisite levels of Math and/or English. It will determine how much time it will take you to earn a degree. Most importantly, it will determine how much money you will spend in tuition.

COMPASS test results are used as an entrance test to determine eligibility for certain selective admissions programs.

The Testing Center also administers foreign language tests. These tests determine the appropriate starting level above the introductory 101 classes. Languages offered are: Chinese, French, Filipino (Tagalog), Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Photo ID required for ALL services: NO ID -- NO TEST.

The following forms of photo identification are accepted:

SELECT A SERVICE Home Location Hours of Operation Placement Tests Academic Tests Proctoring Services Take a Test Wireless Setup Contact Us COMPASS SAMPLE QUESTIONS Math (Pre-College) (PDF) Math (College) (PDF) Reading (PDF) Writing (PDF) Cutoff Scores & Placements STUDENT RESOURCES MyUH Portal \| UH Webmail \| Laulima Request for UH Number (PDF) FACULTY RESOURCES Scantron Scoring Request Form (PDF) Make-Up Testing Request Form (PDF)	Placement Testing Lama Library, Room 101 Information: (808) 734-9144 Alert: Hours have changed. See Hours of Operation for Details. Related Placement Testing Links: COMPASS / ESOL Test Foreign Language Test Placement Testing Information After submitting a University of Hawaii System Application Form, the second step in the community college entrance process is to take a placement test. The University of Hawaii Community College system administers the ACT Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) in Math, English, and English as a Second Language. The COMPASS is probably the most important test that you will take in your college career. The results of your test determines your eligibility to take college level courses, or to take other courses that require certain pre-requisite levels of Math and/or English. It will determine how much time it will take you to earn a degree. Most importantly, it will determine how much money you will spend in tuition. COMPASS test results are used as an entrance test to determine eligibility for certain selective admissions programs. The Testing Center also administers foreign language tests. These tests determine the appropriate starting level above the introductory 101 classes. Languages offered are: Chinese, French, Filipino (Tagalog), Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Photo ID required for ALL services: NO ID -- NO TEST. The following forms of photo identification are accepted: UH or any UH Community College student or faculty ID Drivers license State ID Passport Military ID Permanent Resident Card (I-151 or I-551) High-school ID (for those without any of the above IDs)