About Placement Tests

Steps to Prepare for and Take the Placement Tests

Step 1: Submit an application to Ohlone College

Students need to submit an application to Admissions & Records. The application can be completed online, downloaded in PDF form from the Admissions & Records website, or located in the printed version of the Class Schedule (available from the Ohlone College Bookstore).

Step 2: Determine when you can take the tests

Plan to take the test at the earliest possible date. Test sessions closer to the beginning of the term are usually more crowded - availability is limited to the Placement Testing Center open hours and 29 computer stations. Please refer to the testing schedule.

Any changes and/or additional open hours will be posted online.

Special note: Assistance is available to students who have a disability or require special accommodations. Please notify the Placement Testing Center staff at (510) 659-6126.

Step 3: Review the study guides

Students may review the study guides available online.

Step 4: Review Important Information

• These two items are required!
  1. Bring a photo ID, and
  2. Bring your Ohlone College student ID number
• Testing is offered free of charge
• The entire testing process will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete both English and Math tests

Step 5: Arrive early to the test

• The Placement Testing Center (Room 7205) can accommodate 29 students at one time.
• All tests are computerized and not timed.
• Be sure to bring a photo ID and your Ohlone College student ID number.

Step 6: Decide if it is necessary for you to take a placement test

Please refer Exemption from Placement Testing.