Accuplacer Online is a computer-adaptive English and Math assessment tool that is approved by the State Chancellor's Office. Students will be doing this assessment on a computer. The test is untimed, however most students will take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete both the English and math portions of the test. Calculators are not needed for the test.
Results from the assessment along with other information provided by the student will be used to determine appropriate English and Math course placement.
English & Math Assessment Schedule
The ESL Assessment is available in place of the English Assessment for students whom English is a second language. At Chabot we use the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA), which is approved by the State Chancellor's Office. The CELSA is a paper and pencil test and is timed.
Results from the assessment along with other information provided by the student will be used to determine appropriate ESL course placement.
Students who are interested in taking Chemistry 1A have the option of taking the Chemistry Diagnostic Test to fulfill their prerequisite for the class. This is a timed, paper and pencil test. If you pass the test you will meet the prerequisite for Chemistry 1A. If you fail, you will need to complete Math 55 or 55B and Chemistry 31 with a grade of "C" or higher in order to meet the prerequisite.
For students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent and would like to qualify for financial aid, we provide a test to determine if the student meets the criteria to be eligible for aid. Students are usually referred by the Financial Aid Department for this test. This is a pass or fail test and is done by appointment only. Please contact the Assessment Center to make an appointment.
The Strong and Myers-Briggs tests are available on a referral basis only. If you are already working with a counselor, you could ask your counselor for a referral. Please contact the Counseling Division to make an appointment with a counselor for career counseling.