COURSE PLACEMENT TESTING
Students may be referred by their Academic Advisor to complete ACCUPLACER placement testing prior to course registration. ACCUPLACER assessments are conducted regularly at the Decatur and Huntsville campus Testing Centers.
To arrange on-campus testing please contact the Testing Centers:
Online Registration System: https://calhoun.edu/testing-center/proctored-exams/
DECATUR CAMPUS 256-306-2522
Testing Center and Adult Education Building, Room 103
HUNTSVILLE CAMPUS 256-890-4792
Sparkman Building, Room 122
Remote testing is available by arrangement. Students may request a remote testing voucher by contacting the Advising Department at advising@calhoun.edu. Once the voucher is issued, a Calhoun proctor will contact the student by email to arrange testing.
- A student has ACT or SAT scores at a minimum level. ACT/SAT scores must be on file before an exception to the placement testing requirement will be approved. NOTE: ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ACCUPLACER scores and high school transcripts must be no more than 5 years old.
| ACT | Score | SAT | Score |
| English | 18 | Verbal | 480 |
| Mathematics | 20 | Mathematics | 480 |
- A student has transferred degree-creditable college level English and math courses with a " C " or better. Transcripts must be on file before an exception to the placement testing requirement will be approved.
- High school transcripts may be used for placement. Please see an advisor to determine placement.
ADVISING CENTERS
With the following:
Advising Centers staffed by advisors are open and operational on the Decatur and Huntsville Campus. The advising staff will assist students to set academic goals, plan their course schedules, plan their program of study, and register for classes. All new, first-time freshmen will meet with an advisor prior to their first semester. Advisors will remain available to the student for any assistance they may need throughout their time at Calhoun Community College.
You are welcome to walk-in and meet with an advisor or go to www.calhoun.edu/advising to make an appointment.
DECATUR
Chasteen Student Services Center 256-306-2648
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Friday
HUNTSVILLE
Sparkman Building - Room 101 256-890-4770
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m. Friday