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ASSESSMENT

Placement tests are administered by the Assessment/Testing Center, located in the Sierra Vista Building, Room 365. Students are
encouraged to take their placement tests early in order to avoid class registration delays. Testing schedules and sample tests are
available in the Assessment Center and online at www.glendale.edu/assessment. All challenge tests may be taken anytime listed
on the testing schedule. ESL, NC/ESL, make-up exams, and ATB are by appointment only in person. Students must bring a photo
I.D. in order to take any test (Driver’s License, passport, high school I.D., etc.). Please note: cell phones, iPods, food, beverages,
children, friends or relatives are not allowed in the testing room. Any questions should be directed to the Assessment Center at
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5329.

ENGLISH AND MATH PLACEMENT
Placement tests are no longer required for English and Math. Students need to complete a
Guided Placement Survey at the Assessment Center with a copy of their transcript if available.

PAPER -PENCIL EXAMS
CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT TEST
1. This test is for students who want to enroll in Chemistry 101.
2. Students must have been placed in Math 101 or higher before they can take the chemistry tests.
3. Students who have successfully completed Chemistry 110, do not need to take the chemistry test to enroll into
Chemistry 101.
• Students may use a basic calculator (no scientific or memory calculator) for this test.
• 45 minutes are allowed for this exam.

THE FOLLOWING TESTS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)
1. This test is for students whose primary language is not English, and who may not have achieved proficiency in the
use of the English language.
2. This test will measure English skills and is used for placement into any ESL course.
• Test includes: reading comprehension/grammar, listening/speaking skills and a writing sample.
• Students need to come to the Assessment Center to make their appointment, and obtain an “Appointment Sheet”
for this exam. This test is not offered on a “walk-in” basis.
• All three sections of this test are timed. Please allow at least 2½ hours for this test.

ATB/CELSA
1. Need to contact Financial Aid to obtain ATB Referral Form.
2. Make an appointment at Assessment Center, SF112.
3. Bring Photo I.D. and ATB Referral Form on the day of the test.

ONLINE TESTING
THERE WILL BE A CHARGE FOR THE FOLLOWING TESTS:
Call for fee information and availability dates.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
Proctoring Services for universities, distance learning students and online exams.

RETESTING PLACEMENT TEST POLICIES
English Math Arithmetic Chemistry ESL-CR ESL-NC

LONGEVITY three years (Level 1 and
NC ESL 10)
(how long score is valid) five years one year one year two years two years (Level 2 to 5 one year
once per semester
every six for NC ESL10
TEST POLICY once per year once per year once per year once per year
months once per year for
ESL level 1-5
Once a student takes a class they are not allowed to retest in that subject, but may challenge the exam: For English and ESL challenges see Assessment
staff in SV 365, for math challenges see Division Chair Liz Russell in SG 324, for chemistry challenges see Division Chair Sevada Chamras in CS 185.
*Offices may change location during the semester. Please check www.glendale.edu/officelocations for the most current information.

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