Assessment Requirements

The purpose of academic assessment at San Joaquin Delta College is to ensure that the educational experiences of students are productive and rewarding. The College recognizes that it is important for students to become involved in courses for which they are prepared. By measuring existing academic skills, assessment evaluations will direct students to courses that will help them to achieve their goals and ambitions. Students who have completed an assessment but have misplaced their results or have alternative test results from other institutions should contact the Academic Assessment Center.

All assessments used at Delta College adhere to SB 1456 requirements as expressed in the Student Success and Support Program standards. Assessment results place students in an academic level in reading, writing, and mathematics. Assessment evaluations are offered during the day and on a continuous basis throughout the year. Please refer to the current catalog for information about English, ESL, Math, and Reading Assessment Levels and Course Sequencing.

An English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment is required to enroll in ESL courses. Students who speak English as a second language and have a high school diploma or equivalency may elect to take the ESL Assessment or they can opt to take the Assessment Placement.

Students may retake their initial assessments. Refer to the Academic Assessment Center website for retake information.