Guided Self-Placement
Assessment Center, AD/SS 101 (909) 384-4409
Email: sbvcassessment@sbccd.cc.ca.us
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) uses a guided self-placement and questionnaire. The placement is primarily used to assist students in the following:
- Identify their skill levels in English, reading/comprehension, and mathematics
- Know if they have met the class prerequisite requirements
- Choose appropriate classes
- Develop a student educational plan
How to take the online Guided Self-Placement Questionnaire
- Complete the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) application at https://valleycollege.edu/apply
- Upon submission of the admission application and receipt of your SBVC student ID number complete the Student Orientation at https://valleycollege.edu/online-orientation
- Complete the Guided Self-Placement at
- Visit https://valleycollege.edu/webadvisor
- Log in
- Select Current Student Menu
- Under "Academic Planning" select "Online Placement (SBVC)"
- After completion of the Guided Self-Placement meet with a counselor to develop your education plan
- Go to Counseling
Can I take an ESL Assessment?
English as a Second Language (ESL): Students who plan to take ESL courses must take the ESL assessment.
Please follow the steps below:
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Apply to San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) https://valleycollege.edu/apply
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Apply for FAFSA https://fafsa.gov or DreamAct https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
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Complete online Orientation at https://valleycollege.edu/webadvisor (Spanish option is available- for information contact one of the counselors below)
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Take ESL Assessment online
For Non-Credit ESL classes please contact one of the ESL Counselors below -
Schedule an appointment with ESL Counselor for an education plan
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Register for classes at https://valleycollege.edu/webadvisor
For help with any of these steps or if you have questions. Please contact ESL Counselors Maria Lopez at marduran@sbccd.edu or Pete Gonzalez at pgonzalez@sbccd.edu
¿Quieres tomar una clase de ESL para aprender Inglés?
Estos son los pasos que deben completarse antes de poder registrarse.
- Aplique para admisión en línea en San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) https://valleycollege.edu/apply
- Aplique para ayuda financiera FAFSA https://fafsa.gov o DreamAct https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
- Complete su Orientación en línea en https://valleycollege.edu/webadvisor (la opción en español está disponible-para información comuníquese con uno de los consejeros indicados abajo)
- Tomar la evaluación de ESL
Clases de ESL sin crédito, comuníquese con uno de los consejero de ESL indicados abajo - Haga una cita con el consejero de ESL para un plan educativo
- Registrarse para las clases en https://valleycollege.edu/webadvisor
Para obtener ayuda con cualquiera de estos pasos o si tiene preguntas. Por favor, póngase en contacto con un consejero de ESL, Maria Lopez en marduran@sbccd.edu o Pete Gonzalez en pgonzalez@sbccd.edu
How to waive the Guided Self-Placement and Questionnaire?
- If you took an English and/or Math course at another college or university and received a grade of “C” or better for the course(s), you can request a waiver of the placement. You need to bring a copy of your official transcript to the Counseling Center (AD/SS-103) for the process of your request.
- Your coursework will be evaluated and your request will be processed after consulting with a counselor in the Counseling Center.
How to waive a course prerequisite?
- If you took the prerequisite for a course at another college or university, you can ask for a waiver of the prerequisite. Please follow the steps for the waiver of the guided self-placement and questionnaire (see the instructions above).
Frequently asked questions:
- If I don’t do well on the guided self-placement, will I still be able to attend SBVC?
Yes, the placement is not an admissions requirement. It is a tool to help you and counselors to learn about your basic skills level and create an appropriate educational plan to meet your academic and/or career goals. - Is there a fee to take the guided self-placement?
No fee is required. - How long will it take to get my results?
You will receive your placement results at the end of the guided self-placement. - What if I need accommodations to complete the guided self-placement?
If you have a learning or physical disability that requires reasonable accommodations to complete the placement, please contact the Disabled Student Programs and Services Department in AD/SS-105 or (909) 384-4443.