Chemistry Assessment Instructions
You must complete the chemistry assessment before you register for General Chemistry (CHEM 111) or Foundations of Chemistry (CHEM 101).
This assessment is only necessary for students planning to enroll in chemistry courses. This includes the following intended courses of study: biology, environmental science (all tracks), chemistry, climate science minor, geology (all tracks), neuroscience minor, pre-conservation in fine art minor, pre-medical studies (including physician’s assistant track), pre-veterinary studies. If you do not intend to pursue one of these courses of study you do not need to take this assessment.
You only need to complete the assessment once, and we encourage you to take it now. This will make it easier to register for classes in the future.
How To Take the Assessment:
- Log in using your UMW username and password by clicking the link below
- Click on the “Enroll In Course” button
- Then click the “Go to the Course” button
- Read the instructions carefully, open the periodic table link, and click the yellow button to begin the test.
- Access the assessment using the following link – Chemistry Assessment
Helpful Information
How to Interpret the Results
The table below shows the recommended course to register for based on your score and either SAT or ACT math scores.
| Test Score | Recommended Starting Course |
| 20 or below | CHEM 101 and or consult with Dr. Nichole Crowder, ncrowder@umw.edu |
| 21-30 | CHEM 101 |
| 31 or above | CHEM 111 |
**Please note that the scores are not automatically reported to Banner. Please allow at least 3 days (not including weekends) for the scores to be processed. Do not email the registrar’s office or chemistry department to inquire about a chemistry score upload to Banner.
In Case of Problems or Questions
- Trouble accessing the test? Contact the UMW Help Desk (helpdesk@umw.edu or 540-654-2255)
- Questions about the test? Contact Professor Kelli Slunt (kslunt@umw.edu)