Testing Center
Contact
- Student Services Building
Second Floor, I4-201 - 619-388-2718
- SUMMER HOURS
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fridays
CLOSED - testing@sdccd.edu
- Live Chat
- Online Orientation

Assessment & Testing
For assistance with Assessment & Testing questions, please email our office: testing@sdccd.edu. Make sure to include your full name and CSID number for a timely response.
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the last 10 years will receive their milestones (placement levels) based upon high school performance information that is provided on the application for admission. The college application (CCCApply) will identify English and math courses that students can enroll in by using prior high school history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA, courses completed and grades received in English and math courses.
Some students will need to update their milestones by completing the Placement Assistant. If you:
- 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*
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 Exam Process