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ASSESSMENT CENTER INFORMATION

Location: Student & Community Services Building, Room 143
Phone: 408.864.8717                    FAX: 408.864.5509

OFFICE HOURS: ( Testing hours are different and listed separately ) 

Office Hours are times when staff are available for general assistance 

Monday thru Thursday:  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed on Fridays

Check Testing Hours and Exceptions to Office Hours below.

TESTING HOURS: (Drop-In Testing - There are no appointments)

Click test subject on left sidebar to see test information. 

Starting Aug 23rd testing will be available Monday thru Thursday 2 seatings per day:  9:00 am and 1:00pm.  Students should be in line 30 minutes before the test time.  Seating is on first come basis.

English, Computerized Math testing - Learning Center West computer lab

ESL, Biol 40A -  Assessment Center computer testing lab

Calculus Readiness , Chemistry 1A/Biol 6A on posted dates                           

EXCEPTIONS TO OFFICE HOURS:         

Assessment Center Closure:  Closed Fridays

What are the steps for taking Assessment Testing?

• Apply to De Anza by completing an online Admissions Application.
• Know your De Anza 8 digit Student ID number. This number is assigned when you complete your application. 
• Read the test information and test question samples to determine which tests to take (English, ESL, Math, Chemistry, Biology).
• STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO REVIEW THEIR SKILLS BEFORE TAKING PLACEMENT TESTS.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PREPARE FOR TESTING ARE LIKELY TO SCORE ONE OR MORE LEVELS BELOW THEIR LAST COMPLETED COURSE.  STUDENTS MUST WAIT 6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR TO RE-TEST.
• Testing is administered on drop-in basis. There are no appointments.
• For Computerized English, ESL, Math, and Biology 40A tests, drop-in to SCS 143 anytime during the posted testing hours.
• For Calculus, Chemistry 1A/ Biology 6A paper & pencil tests, report minimum 30 minutes prior to the test time at listed location. Testing locations may vary.
• Bring a photo I.D. (student ID card, driver's license, passport...)
• Bring several #2 pencils.
• Students who feel that they have either a learning disability or physical disability which might adversely affect their test results should contact the Disability Support Services at 408.864.8753 before testing.
• There are no fees for placement testing.
• Plan to take the test a minimum 3 weeks before your registration date.