Chemistry Placement Test

The Chemistry Placement Test measures students' knowledge of chemical concepts for placement into CHEM-1010, CHEM-1020 or CHEM-1300.

• Students who score 19 or lower should register for CHEM-1010 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry if they have met the math prerequisite.
• Students who score 20 or higher should register for CHEM-1020 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or CHEM-1300 General Chemistry I if they have met the math prerequisite.

Prepare for the test:

Review the topics covered on the Chemistry Placement Test.

Complete the test:

The Chemistry placement test is completed in person at one of the Tri-C Testing Centers.

• Contact a Testing Center to schedule a Chemistry Placement test
• Bring a photo ID on the day of your test.
• Complete the test in the allotted time.
• After the test, your grade will be emailed to your Tri-C student email within 72 hours.

After the test:

Your test score results will update in your student record within 72 hours after completing the test. Placement test results will be sent to your Tri-C student email account within 72 hours.

Students are allowed one retest attempt. 

Contact the counseling office if you have questions about which courses are required for your program of study. Chemistry courses may require satisfaction of course prerequisites prior to registration. View the list of courses and prerequisites.