Make an Appointment
Appointments should be made 48 hours in advance and appointments are available for up to two weeks in advance. Make your appointment based on the tests you need. For more information about which tests are needed, please learn how to waive the placement test.
To schedule an appointment:
- Log into your myHeartland account
- Click on the Appointments tab
- Fill out the requested information
- Check your myHeartland email for appointment confirmation
View our online appointment guide for more detailed instructions on scheduling your placement test.
Spring 2020 Placement Deadline
In order to enroll in 16-week or 1st 8-week fall course(s), the last day to complete placement testing, including the proctored writing sample essay is January 10, 2020.
Heartland Lincoln and Pontiac Centers
Placement testing is also available at our Lincoln and Pontiac Centers. Schedule an appointment through your myHeartland account.
Lincoln: 217-735-1731
Pontiac: 815-842-6777
Severe Weather Closures
If the College closes due to severe weather, an announcement will be available on the Heartland Community College homepage. We also encourage you to sign up for HCCAlerts which will notify you of campus closures.
The HCCAlerts text messaging service sends emergency information to your mobile device.
To receive emergency messages text JOIN to 1-877-200-7477.
Text STOP to 1-877-200-7477 to opt out of the emergency text message service. You will receive a confirmation text.
This is a voluntary text messaging service that delivers information about on-campus emergencies. HCC will only send text alerts when there is a serious safety concern affecting campus - including any campus closures due to severe weather.
Access Alerts
You can also text JOIN ACCESS to 1-877-200-7477 to receive text notification alerts for temporary interferences to campus access. With access alerts, you will receive texts about concerns such as elevator repairs, blocked stairs or sidewalks and closed entries or parking areas
HCC does not charge a fee for this service. Review your particular mobile device's texting or data plan for service details specific to your account. HCC will not share your phone number or mobile information with any other organizations.