Challenge Exam Information

The Math Department offers Challenge Exams for those students who wish to test out of a course prerequite or degree requirement. Below is a table giving a brief summary of each exam. Please note that the Math requirement for the AA degree has changed from Math 25 to Math 30. Please see a counselor to see which is required of you.

Please download the Practice Exam for more information on each individual exam. Most newer browsers will open the file inside the browser window. If your browser does not, download the free Acrobat Reader.

Scheduling an Exam

Challenge Exams should be scedualed atleast a day in advance and may be taken only at the times listed below. Please contact:

Pittsburg Campus

• Mike Valdez (925) 439-2181 ext 3470
  for exams Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
• Allison Carlson (925) 439-2181 ext 3358
  for exams Tuesday - Thursday 5 pm - 7 pm & Sat 1 pm - 3 pm

Brentwood Center

• Carol Love (925) 513-1625 ext 6218 (hours may vary)

Exam Results

Exam results are usually available within 1 week. Once a student passes an exam, a Lab Coordinator will notify Admissions. Passing a Challenge Exam only waives a requirement and does not give you units for the course.

If a student doesn't pass an exam after the maximum number of chances alloted, then they must take the course if it is to satisfy a course prerequisite or degree reiquirement. Please see a Counselor if you have any questions regarding your Academic Plan here at LMC.