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Assessment Center
L-Building | L-223
Assessment_Center@sac.edu
714-564-6148

Day Hours of Operation
Monday 8:30AM - 5:00PM*Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 12:00PM

*Hours subject to change. Click here for our most up to date hours.

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 Mondays at 12:00 PM on a drop-in basis.
    • If you are unable to test on Monday, call the Assessment Center to arrange a different day/time.
  • 44 multiple choice questions
  • 45 - minute time limit
  • Basic calculator, periodic table, and scratch paper will be provided by the Assessment Center
  • Students are allowed to re-test after 6 months of taking the test
  • 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