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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, MATH, AND ESL PLACEMENT
Placement tests are no longer required for English, Math and ESL. Students need to complete a Guided Placement
Survey on our website www.glendale.edu/assessment.

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
five years one year
LONGEVITY one year one year two years three years (Level 1 and
(how long score is valid) once per year NC ESL 10) once per year

TEST POLICY two years (Level 2 to 5

once per year every six once per year once per semester
months for NC ESL10

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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