Testing Center
Contact
- Student Services Building
Second Floor, I4-201 - Monday-Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fridays:
8:00 am - 3:00 pm - testing@sdccd.edu
- Live Chat
- Online Orientation
ASSESSMENT & TESTING
Testing Center
Assessment & Testing
Beginning August 16th, the Student Services Building will reopen and offer limited
in-person services. Through Fall 2021 the Assessment & Testing Office will continue
to provide services through a primarily remote format. It is recommended that students
contact us via email before visiting our office.
Email is testing@sdccd.edu
Please note that the Student Services Building will be opened
Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. For a complete list of remonte/online
services offered in Student Services, please visit the resource page HERE. You will also find all departments' contact information on this page.
We are here to help and appreciate your patience as we move forward with a phased-in
approach back to campus.
Assessment is a process that is designed to assist students in determining which English
and math courses they should start with, specifically identifying milestones (also
known as placement levels) in these areas. Assessment also helps students in meeting
course prerequisites. Students may also meet course prerequisites based on other factors
such as college-level English or mathematics course completion.
Assessment via College Application
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the last 10 years will receive their placement levels based upon high school performance information that is provided on the application for admission. The new college application (CCCApply) will identify English and math course that students can enroll in using prior high school history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA, courses completed and grades received in English and math courses.
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the last 10 years will receive their placement levels based upon high school performance information that is provided on the application for admission. The new college application (CCCApply) will identify English and math course that students can enroll in using prior high school history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA, courses completed and grades received in English and math courses.
Assessment via Placement Assistant
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high school more than 10 years ago, completed the GED, or HiSet exam are eligible for this assessment. The Placement Assistant will identify courses that students can enroll in using prior academic history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA and their completed English and math courses. Based on the information reported, students will receive an English and math placement milestone.
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high school more than 10 years ago, completed the GED, or HiSet exam are eligible for this assessment. The Placement Assistant will identify courses that students can enroll in using prior academic history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA and their completed English and math courses. Based on the information reported, students will receive an English and math placement milestone.
Students who graduated from a foreign high school should contact the Assessment Office
for guidance.
The Placement Assistant link can be accessed below. Please use Chrome or Firefox
- the program will not work on Internet Explorer. You will need your:
- ID: (10-digit Mesa College I.D.)
- U.S. High School unweighted, cumulative GPA
- Highest High School English Course Completed (C- or better)
- Highest High School Math Course Completed (C- or better)
- HiSET or GED scores (if applicable) *The Placement Assistant Program will allow only one submission per student*
Please contact the Assessment Center with any questions via email: testing@sdccd.edu.
ONLINE ORIENTATION
The Online Orientation is one of the steps in matriculating to Mesa and is designed to cover important information about Mesa College to students. Once the Orientation is completed, there is a certificate that is e-mailed confirming the completion. This certificate can be forwarded to the Assessment Office via e-mail including the Mesa Student I.D. number to clear this matriculation step. You can e-mail us at testing@sdccd.edu.
English LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (ELAC)
If English is not your native language, you may benefit from taking an ELAC class before a college-level English class. Please contact the Assessment office for more information regarding ELAC assessment.
CHALLENGE Exam information
Challenge Exams (also called Advancement Exams) can help clear prerequisites for Mesa
College classes after you have already assessed.
Challenge Exam Process
Challenge Exam Process