Assessment

The assessments for Math, English, ESL, and Chemistry are offered fully online. Detailed information about all steps for new students can be found on the New Student Checklist page (button below).

Know Your Rights! California Community College students have the right to begin their education in transfer-level English and math courses (AB 705/1705). Therefore, all placements generated by our Assessment System will include options for one or more transfer-level math and English courses. Our assessments are not tests; instead, they utilize multiple factors (measures), such as your academic history, grades, and GPA. When you start your assessment, you'll watch a brief video explaining the process in greater detail. If you feel confused or have questions, don't worry—we are here to help! Advisors can assist you in understanding your results after you complete the assessment. You can also reach us at assessment@canyons.edu, or for general questions, at welcomecenter@canyons.edu.

There are no right or wrong answers on the current assessment. You will simply be asked questions regarding your academic history in math and English and/or ESL and Chemistry.

What Do I Need? When you start your assessment, please have your COC ID number ready (a 7-digit number starting with 0). If possible, you should also have an unofficial copy of your most recent high school transcripts for reference. However, if you do not have access to your transcripts, you can still complete the assessment. Plan to spend approximately 90 minutes to complete both your Assessment and Advisement steps, which typically occur consecutively if accessed through the New Student Checklist page. The Assessment itself usually takes about 10 minutes.

Please Note: Assessment services are closed on weekends and all major holidays. You may still complete your assessment during these periods, but results will not be uploaded to our registration system until the next regular business day.