​​​​​California Chemistry Diagnostic Test​​​​​​​​​

The California Chemistry Diagnostic Test is available for students who wish to enroll in Chemistry 210 (General, Organic and Biochemistry) and/or 219 (General Chemistry) and need to bypass the prerequisite​ of Chemistry 209 (Introductory Chemistry).

The California Chemistry Diagnostic Test is administered only on Mondays at 12:00 PM on a walk-in basis.​

What to Bring:

• ​Bring your photo identification (SAC Student ID, driver license, passport, etc.)​
  

Chemistry Placement Test Information:

• 44 multiple choice questions
  
• 45 - minute time limit
• Basic calculator, periodic table, and scratch paper will be provided by the Assessment Center
• Students are allowed to re-test after 6 months of taking the test
  
• SAC does not accept Chemistry Placement results from other colleges
  
• Test results are valid for 5 years
  

​​Preparing for the California Chemistry Diagnostic Test:

California Chemistry Diagnostic Test Sample Questions