Assessment Hours
Placement tests are required for enrollment in English, English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or Mathematics courses and any course that has an English, Reading, or Math prerequisite or recommendation level.
You must complete a Cañada College Application for Admission BEFORE you can take or schedule a placement test.
Scheduling a Placement Test
We offer placement testing during the week, as well as on select Saturdays.
Online at: http://websmart.smccd.edu. Log in to your account, User ID is your user identification number which is assigned at the time of admission. User ID's begin with the letter "G" and can be found on your Student Identification Card. If you do not remember your User ID, you may also login with your Social Security Number without the dashes (for example, if your SSN is 123-45-6789 your User ID is 123456789).
PIN is your personal identification number. Unless you have otherwise specified, your PIN is set to your birth date (MMDDYY). When entering your PIN you MUST enter six digits (for example, if your birth date is May 6, 1970 your PIN is 050670).
Once logged in, choose the Student Tab, then Student Services Appointment. From there choose Cañada College Placement Test Appointment.
IMPORTANT! To maintain the security of your records, please change your PIN number upon your first login to the system. Do not give your PIN to anyone else.
By Phone: To schedule a placement test, you may call our offices anytime Monday through Thursday from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. and Friday from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Our number is (650) 306-3452.
Saturday Testing
We offer Saturday testing on selected dates. From the Placement Test Schedule, select a date to take a test. You may choose ANY DATE you want as all tests are available to take for any date listed. There is no time limit for the tests and the average time to complete each test is about 45 minutes.
Please arrive at the testing room at the time listed to take the tests, but be advised that the Saturday tests are on a first come, first served basis and that you may have to wait before you can sit down at a computer and begin testing. No one will be admitted to the testing room after the start time listed in the schedule for that particular testing date.
| Date | Location | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 11 | Building 9, Room 110 |
8:00 AM |
| Saturday, October 25 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 15 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 22 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, December 6 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, December 13 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 17 | Building 9, Room 110 | 8:00 AM |
