English, Math, and ESL (English as a Second Language) Placement Tests
1. If you have never enrolled in an English or ESL or Math class:
You may retake the placement tests after two weeks. But you may take the tests only two times per testing cycle.
Testing cycles: Pre-Fall: March through August
Pre-Spring: October through January
2. If you are currently enrolled in an English or ESL or Math class:
You may NOT retake the placement tests.
3. If you have completed or withdrawn from an English or ESL or Math class:
You may retake the test(s) three months after the posting of the final semester grade for the class.
The placement tests are used for initial placement only in English, ESL, and Mathematics. Students currently enrolled in English or ESL who wish to jump classes in these sequences must contact the English Eligibility Coordinator at 239-3574 or the ESL Eligibility Coordinator at 239-3427.
Chemistry Placement Test
1. If you have never enrolled in a Chemistry class:
You may retake the placement test after two weeks.
Testing cycles: Pre-Fall: End of April through August
Pre-Spring: End of October through January
2. If you are currently enrolled in a Chemistry class:
You may NOT retake the placement tests.
3. If you have completed or withdrawn from a Chemistry class:
You may retake the test(s) three months after the posting of the final semester grade for the class.
ATB (Ability To Benefit) Test
Students may retake the Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test to meet financial aid eligibility. However, as required by federal mandate, students seeking federal financial aid must wait 15 days before retaking the ATB test. After two failed attempts, students must wait 3 months from the date of the initial test.
For more information regarding test retake policies please contact the Testing Office at (415) 239 - 3124.
