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 and Records. The application can be completed online, downloaded in PDF form from the Admissions and Records website, or located in the printed version of the Class Schedule (available from the Ohlone College Bookstore).
Step 2: Review Important Information
- These two items are required!
- Bring a photo ID
- Bring your Ohlone College Student ID Number
- Testing is offered free of charge
- The entire testing process will take approximately 2 hours to complete both English and Math tests
Step 3: Arrive early to the test
- The Placement Center (Room 1405A) can accommodate 30 students at one time.
- Testing is done on a first come, first served basis.
- Students must arrive at the Placement Center to start the test during open hours.
- All tests are computerized and not timed.
- Be sure to bring a photo ID and your Ohlone Student ID#.
Step 4: Decide if it is necessary for you to take a placement test
Please refer Exemption from Placement Testing.
Step 5: 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 Center open hours and 30 computer stations. Please refer to the testing schedule.
Any changes and/or additional open hours will be posted online.
Step 6: Review the study guides
Students may review the study guides available online.
Special note: Assistance is available to students who have a disability or require special accommodations. Please notify the Placement Center staff at (510) 659-6126.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Placement Testing
- Who Should Take the Placement Tests?
- What Placement Tests are Available?
- Study Guides for Placement Tests
- Steps to Prepare for and Taking the Placement Tests
- Exemption from Taking the Placement Tests
- Placement Tests Schedule
- ESL Placement Test Schedule
- Chemistry Placement Test Information and Schedule
- Chinese Placement Test Information
- TEAS Test Information
- Placement Test Results
- Retest Policy
- Information Competency
- Contact Placement Center
