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Schedule an Assessment
DVC has two campuses, Pleasant Hill and San Ramon. It is very important that you pay close attention when scheduling an appointment as to which campus you made your appointment at.
If you require extra time or other accommodations for a disability, please register with DVC's Disability Support Services office before scheduling an assessment (Student Services Center, room 248, phone: 925-969-2185).
Please note: you cannot take the assessment at DVC for use at another college and DVC does not
release placements to other schools. See our assessment policies for more information.
I need to reschedule or cancel
- Sign in as you did to make the appointment and click on view or cancel appointments. A canceled appointment does not count as a no-show.
- If you do not properly cancel your appointment you will be considered a "no-show"
- If you are a "no-show" for two appointments, you will be blocked from making another appointment for one week.
- If you are a "no-show" for three appointments, you will be blocked from making another appointment until the following term.
Pleasant Hill Assessment Center
It is very important to understand that DVC has two campuses. If you schedule an assessment from this page, you are scheduling an appointment at our Pleasant Hill campus. Please note that you cannot take the assessment at DVC for use at another college.
Before scheduling an assessment make sure you have:
- submitted a current application to DVC,
- received a student ID number*,
- completed online orientation.
*Once you have received your student ID number, it may take up to 48 business hours
for you to be able to make an assessment appointment.
Day of testing make sure you:
- arrive to the Assessment Center 10 minutes before your appointment,
- if driving to DVC’s campus, purchase a day parking pass for $3 at one of the kiosks in the parking lot,
- bring your physical photo ID (Driver's Lic., school ID, passport etc.),
- have your DVC student ID number memorized or written on a piece of paper.
Review our Pleasant Hill - ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
To schedule, view, or cancel an assessment:
English assessment
The English assessment is required for most students. For more information on this assessment, please visit English assessment.
If this is your first time assessing, or you need to re-take both the reading and writing portions of the assessment, you should schedule an English assessment.
If you are re-testing and only need to take one portion of the assessment, schedule a reading only or writing only assessment.
- Schedule an English assessment
- Schedule an English assessment – reading only
- Schedule an English assessment – writing only
Math assessment
DVC recommends that all students unsure of their math capabilities take the ISSA (Informed Student Self Assessment) before scheduling an appointment for the College Level Math Test. The ISSA can be taken at any computer with Internet access and requires no supervision.
For more information on the College Level Math Test or to take the Informed Student Self-Assessment (ISSA) visit our math assessment page.
English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment
The ESL assessment is suggested for students whose first language is not English. For more information on this assessment, visit ESL assessment.
Chemistry assessment
The chemistry assessment is for students who have already taken beginning chemistry courses and would like to skip Chemistry 108 and enroll directly into Chemistry 120. For more information on this assessment, visit chemistry assessment.
Please note: you cannot take the assessment at DVC for use at another college and DVC does not release placements to other schools. See our assessment policies for more information.
San Ramon Assessment Center
It is very important to understand that DVC has two campuses. If you schedule an assessment from this page, you are scheduling an appointment at our San Ramon campus. Please note that you cannot take the assessment at DVC for use at another college.
Before scheduling an assessment make sure you have:
- submitted a current application to DVC,
- received a student ID number*,
- completed online orientation.
If you require extra time or other accommodations for a disability, please register with DVC's Disability Support Services office before scheduling an assessment (contact: 925-551-6209 or 925-969-2185).
*Once you have received your student ID number, it may take up to 48 business hours for you to be able to make an assessment appointment.
Day of testing make sure you:
- arrive at the Assessment Center 10 minutes before your appointment,
- bring your photo ID,
- have your DVC student ID number memorized or written on a piece of paper.
Please note: If you arrive late, you will not be admitted to the testing area and will need to reschedule your appointment.
Upcoming assessment dates - all tests begin at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of your test
- Thursday January 24
- Wednesday February 6
- Wednesday February 20
Most testing is done in SRC E-164
Drop-in assessment appointments are available if space allows. To get on the waiting list, sign up at the computer located in the Admissions Lobby, West Building between at least half an hour prior to the published start time, on the day of testing. No exceptions.
If you have any questions, contact Ann Uawithya at 925-551-6215.
Assessments offered:
English assessment
The English assessment is required for most students. For more information on this assessment, please visit English assessment.
If this is your first time assessing, or you need to re-take both the reading and writing portions of the assessment, you should schedule an English assessment.
If you are re-testing and only need to take one portion of the assessment, schedule a reading only or writing only assessment.
Math assessment
DVC recommends that all students unsure of their math capabilities take the ISSA (Informed Student Self Assessment) before scheduling an appointment for the College Level Math Test. The ISSA can be taken at any computer with Internet access and requires no supervision.
For more information on the College Level Math Test or to take the Informed Student Self-Assessment (ISSA) visit our math assessment page.
English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment
The ESL assessment is suggested for students whose first language is not English. For more information on this assessment, visit ESL assessment.
Chemistry assessment
The chemistry assessment is for students who have already taken beginning chemistry courses and would like to skip Chemistry 108 and enroll directly into Chemistry 120. For more information on this assessment, visit chemistry assessment.
Please note: you cannot take the assessment at DVC for use at another college and DVC does not release placements to other schools. See our assessment policies for more information.
Contact the Assessment Center
Contact
Telephone: 925-969-2132
Email: assessmentcenter@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-682-8179
Office location: SSC building, room 140 (first floor)
Pleasant Hill campus map
Hours
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact
Telephone: 925-551-6215
Email: auawithya@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-242-0856
Office location: West Building 109
San Ramon campus map
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Closed