English Placement Test with Honorlock

Below is all of the information you'll need to remotely take the English placement test with Honorlock. If you'd like to learn more about the content or policies surrounding the English placement test, view a comprehensive English test FAQ page. If you'd like to learn more about Honorlock, click here for a comprehensive Honorlock FAQ page.

Before you test, make sure you have the right technology and test materials

In order to take the English Placement test with Honorlock, students will need ALL of the following:

A desktop computer, laptop computer or Chromebook (tablets and smartphones will not work)
A webcam
Stable internet connection
Google Chrome web browser
HonorLock’s Google Chrome extension
A valid photo ID
A testing area free of distractions and testing aides. Nothing is allowed on the test.

Ready to test? Follow These Directions

Visual Instructions (PDF).

Step 1 - Login to your "Credit" Blackboard Account. To login, use the same credentials you use to access your MyHarper Student Portal.

Access your Harper College Blackboard Account.

Step 2 - In the upper right-hand corner of your Blackboard homepage, just below your name, click "Clubs/Committees/Course Search"

Step 3 - In the "Course Search" box, type Online English

Step 4 - Under "Course ID" you'll see "Online_English_Placement_Test". Place your mouse cursor over the "Online_English_Placement_Test" link and you'll see a downward pointing arrow. Click that arrow and click Enroll.

Step 5 - Click Submit in the lower right corner.

Step 6 - Click <- Ok in the lower right corner

Step 7 - Click Launch ENGLISH TEST on the right side of the page

Step 8 - Click Begin Your Test With Honorlock - Click Here

Step 9 - You'll be prompted to show your photo ID and a scan of your workspace using your webcam.

Step 10 - Follow the instructions in the blue Honorlock pop-up box.