California Chemistry Diagnostic Test
Contact Us
Assessment Center
L-Building | L-223
Assessment_Center@sac.edu
714-564-6148
| Day | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30AM - 5:00PM *Closed 1:30PM - 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM - 7:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 12:00PM |
*Hours subject to change.
What Is The Chemistry Diagnostic?
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).
How it Works
- The California Chemistry Diagnostic Test is administered on Tuesdays on a drop-in
basis
- If you are unable to test on Tuesday, call the Assessment Center to arrange a different day/time
- 44 multiple choice questions
- 60 - minute time limit
- Basic calculator, periodic table, and scratch paper will be provided by the Assessment Center
- Students are allowed to re-test anytime
- SAC does not accept Chemistry Placement results from other colleges
- Test results are valid for 5 years
What to Bring
- Bring your photo identification (SAC Student ID, driver license, passport, etc.)
- Please know your SAC student ID number.
- Check in with the Assessment Center staff in L-223 (Building L, Room 223).
Practice Exam
Click on the link to review the practice exam: Practice - Sample Questions