IMPORTANT: DVC no longer offers standardized testing for English, English as a Second Language (ESL), and math. Please use our Online Placement Process.
Chemistry Assessment information is below.
This message will be updated as changes to the shelter-in-place occur.
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: DVC does not release placement results to other schools. See our policies for more information.
Please visit our ESL Guided Self-Placement Process to determine the best classes for you to start at.
Please visit the Learning Center to find out about programs offered to English Language Learners.
Due to the COVID-19 campus closure we are currently offering our chemistry assessment remotely.
Individual appointments will be available Monday through Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm.
To schedule an appointment please e-mail us at assessmentcenter@dvc.edu. We will need:
To take the exam you will need:
Email us at assessmentcenter@dvc.edu to change your appointment. Please be aware that another appointment may not be available quickly.
Please note: DVC no longer offers the standardized testing for English, and math. We recommend students to use the new Online Placement Process.
Before using the online placement tool, please make sure you have:
We are offering the chemistry assessment in the East Building, room 160 on the following dates and times:
Thursday January 9 | 5pm - 6pm |
Wednesday January 15 | 5pm - 6pm |
Tuesday January 21 | 5pm - 6pm |
Schedule an appointment for the chemistry test.
If you have any questions, contact Ann Uawithya at 925-551-6215 or email auawithya@dvc.edu
The ESL assessment is suggested for students whose first language is not English. For more information on this assessment, visit ESL 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.
Telephone: 925-969-2132
Email: assessmentcenter@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-682-8179
Office location: SSC building, room 140 (first floor)
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Telephone: 925-551-6215
Email: auawithya@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-242-0856
Office location: West Building 109
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