If you have already applied to Diablo Valley College

• If you are a graduating high school senior, watch our short video (right) on how to complete the online placement process.
• If you graduated from a foreign high school that is not regionally accredited by the United States, then scroll down to "If you don't fall into either category above."
• You will need your InSite Portal username and password to log into the tool.
• It is recommended that you have a copy of your high school transcript on hand to enter the information correctly (unofficial transcript is accepted).  How to obtain a copy of your high school transcript?  Contact your school registrar, or counselor, they may be able to send you a copy by email or by mail.  You may also print a copy from your school portal (like Aeries, StuVUE or other).  Ask your parent/guardian, they may have access to your student records.  
• Follow the online placement tool prompts very carefully as you will only be able to enter your information one time.
• After entering your information, you will be prompted to submit your transcript to the Admissions and Records Office for verification.  Please submit transcript copy by email to DVCMMAP@dvc.edu  and include your DVC student ID number in the email.  Placements are loaded in the system four times per day.
• Print, email, or take a picture of your results.

NOTE:

• Transcript must be from a United States regionally accredited high school.  
• We are unable to use online placement results from any other school (including Los Medanos College or Contra Costa College).

ENTER TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

If you have graduated from a regionally accredited United States high school and already applied to Diablo Valley College

• You will need your InSite Portal username and password to log into the tool.
• It is recommended that you have a copy of your high school transcript on hand to enter the information correctly (unofficial transcript is accepted).
• Follow the online placement tool prompts very carefully as you will only be able to enter your information one time.
• After entering your information, you will be prompted to submit your transcript to the Admissions and Records Office for verification. Please submit transcript copy to DVCMMAP@dvc.edu and include your DVC student ID number in the email. Placements are loaded in the system four times per day.
• Print, email, or take a picture of your results.
  
  NOTE:
  
  • Transcript must be from a United States regionally accredited high school.
  • If you graduated from a foreign high school that is not regionally accredited by the United States, then scroll down to "If you don't fall into either category above."
  • We are unable to use online placement results from any other school (including Los Medanos College or Contra Costa College).

ENTER TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

If you fall into any of the categories listed below please use our Guided Self-Placement process.

• graduated from a foreign high school that is not accredited by the United States or are an international student
• have completed a GED
• earned a high school proficiency certificate
• completed an adult education program
• attended an unaccredited high school
• currently enrolled high school students
• have not graduated from high school

Answer the questions as honestly as you can; there are no right or wrong answers. Placements are loaded into the system four times per day.

Please complete BOTH the English or English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as the Math Guided Self-Placement so that you are able to select the courses best suited to you.

Math Guided Self-Placement

English and English as a Second Language (ESL) Guided Self Placement

The Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) requires all new students working toward a degree, certificate, transfer, or are undecided about their educational or career goals to complete orientation, placement, and educational planning.

Placement of new students is required in the areas of English, ESL (English as a Second Language), and math. For detailed information, please visit our web page Do I need to complete the assessment/placement process?

Please note: DVC no longer offers the standardized testing for English, English as a Second Language (ESL) and math. Students should use the Online Placement Process.

The results of the placement process, your academic background, goals and interests, will be used by academic counselors to place you into a college course that meets your skill level.

Our placements are only open to students who have submitted their application and intend to enroll at Diablo Valley College.

We provide the chemistry assessment to determine your level of readiness for Chemistry 108 or Chemistry 120. The Assessment Center has a sample chemistry assessment available to students.

Your placement results will be posted to your InSite within one business day.

You may also visit the English and math course sequence site.