Great news!
The English, ESL and Math assessments and Science Exams are now accessible online. No need to come in-person!
Be Prepared Before You Request Access
... to an online assessment or exam
Student ID Number Required
You must complete the De Anza College online application to get your Student ID Number before you can start an assessment or science exam. Note: Your Student ID Number is your Campuswide ID (CWID) number.
Once your application has been processed you will receive an email that contains your eight-digit CWID number.
Accommodations
If you had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in high school, or a 504 Plan in High School or if you are a Disability Support Services student or you think that you can benefit from receiving testing accommodations, contact Disability Support Services before requesting access to an online assessment/exam.
Academic Integrity
The Assessment Center follows the college's academic integrity policy. Consequences of academic dishonesty can include disciplinary probation or suspension.
Internet resources, translators, dictionaries, notes or aids of any kind are NOT permitted during the any assessment or exam session.
Students found violating the college's academic integrity policy or cheating on assessments/exams with any unapproved materials or aids will be
- Disallowed from taking the assessment/exam for a quarter or more.
- Reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs and reviewed by the office following the judicial process.
Necessities
#1 Review the subject specific assessment/exam information and prep guides guides.
- Math Guided Self-Placement assessment
- English Guided Self-Placement assessment
- ESL assessment
- Science exams
#2 Plan to have reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.
#3 If at anytime you have technical issues or need to reschedule, just let us know by emailing daassessment@deanza.edu.
Results Processing
We highly recommend that you complete your assessments or exam at least one month in advance of your registration date.
Assessment and Exam Results Processing Timelines
Math Assessment
2 - 3 Business Days
We will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.
English Assessment
2 - 3 Business Days
We will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.
ESL Assessment
2 - 3 Weeks or less
We will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.
Chemistry 1A/Biology 6A Exam
2 - 3 Business Days
We will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.
Biology 40a Exam
2 - 3 Business Days
We will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.
Session Duration by Subject
Be aware of how long your assessment session will take you to complete.
Language Arts (English/ESL)
English: On average 30 - 45 minutes
ESL: On average 1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Math
On average 30 - 45 minutes
Chemistry 1A/Biology 6A Exam
45 minutes
Biology 40a Exam
45 minutes
Ready?!
Request Access
How It Works
Use our online request form to request access to the online assessment/exam that you'd like to complete, and then follow these steps:
- Wait for the Assessment Center to send you an email with detailed instructions.
- Read the email carefully. When you are ready to begin the assessment, send a reply that confirms you are ready to begin.
- You will then receive a second email with a link that you can click to begin the assessment.
- You have two business days to finish. (The two days begin when you reply to the first email.)
- After that, we will email you directly when your results are posted on your MyPortal's Student Registration App > View My Placement Results.