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