Assessment Requirements

Program-wide Assessments

Some Highly Competitive Programs require all applicants to complete an assessment to determine their knowledge base and suitability for the program. For example, all applicants to the Practical Nursing Program are required to complete the AC-HPAT. If you are required to complete an assessment as part of your application, you will be sent an email by the Registrar’s Office to book your assessment with the Test Centre.

You will not be invited to write the AC-HPAT assessment until you have met or you are currently registered in all the program requirements. It is important that you complete the AC-HPAT assessment by February 13 for Fall 2025 in order to be included in the ranking for this program. All applicants who complete the AC-HPAT after February 13th will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.
Applicants for Winter or Spring 2026 must complete the AC-HPAT assessment by May 8, 2025 to be included in the ranking.

AC-HPAT Assessment (Algonquin College Health Programs Admissions Test)

Applicants applying for any of the health programs listed below are required to take the AC-HPAT, make sure you have met the program requirements:

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Fall Applicants

All applicants for AC-HPAT highly competitive programs in the Fall term must complete their assessment before 4:00 pm February 13, 2025, to be included in equal consideration ranking. After February 13, you may still complete the AC-HPAT assessment to have your application considered on a first come first serve basis.

Winter and Spring Applicants

All applicants for AC-HPAT highly competitive programs in the Winter and Spring terms must complete their assessment before 4:00 pm on May 8, 2025, to be included in equal consideration ranking. After May 8, 2025, you may still complete the AC-HPAT assessment to have your application considered on a first come first serve basis.

Individual Assessments

You may also be asked to complete an assessment for English or Math if the documentation you submitted as part of your application does not adequately satisfy requirements for the program to which you have applied. Algonquin College does not offer individual testing for science subjects. Click here for available Academic Upgrading courses.

Booking your Assessment

If you are asked to complete an assessment for any reason, you will be able to book your test online on ACSIS, the Algonquin College Student Information System. You’ll be able to login initially using your student number and birthdate. Please book and complete your test as soon as possible. The Test Centre has a limited number of seats available and may not be able to accommodate a late assessment date.

For more information on booking and completing assessments, including arranging remote testing, please visit the Test Centre.

If you have a disability and require accommodation for your assessment, please visit the Centre for Accessible Learning.