SCC Chemistry Placement Exam Information
As of 11/27/24, this web page has the latest information available about taking the Chemistry Placement Exam at Sacramento City College (SCC).
Passing the Chemistry Placement Exam within the past year is one way to meet the chemistry prerequisite for CHEM 400 at SCC. The other way to meet the chemistry prerequisite at SCC is to pass CHEM 300 within the past year at either SCC or CRC. Alternatively, students may pass CHEM 310 at ARC. Students having taken CHEM 305 or any other chemistry course must pass the Chemistry Placement Exam within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400.
Please bring a nonprogrammable scientific calculator and a number 2 pencil to take the placement exam.
Study materials for the exam are available on the SCC Chemistry Department web site under the "+ CHEM 400 General Chemistry I" item.
To register for the Chemistry Placement Exam at SCC, please complete this Google form.