Policies For Test-Takers

Testing Services' Testing Centers provides a secure testing environment for the administration of all exams. Please read and adhere to the following policies which will help ensure an efficient testing experience and protect you from the perception of any improprieties.

Before Checking-in

All students must have an appointment. We cannot make your appointment for you, however, we are happy to help you navigate our system. We do not accept walk-ins. If you are more than 20 minutes late, your appointment will be canceled, and you will need to make a new one. Appointments are set based on your exam time limit (e.g., Last seating for a two-hour time limit is two hours before we close.). We must allow you the full amount of time your professor has designated for your exam. All exams will be stopped at posted closing times. If you check in late for an appointment at the last available timeslot, you will be forfeiting your full testing time.

Clothing

A Testing Center environment's temperature can fluctuate.

We will request removal of unauthorized items prior to a test taker entering a testing room. No exceptions will be made unless a test taker has an approved accommodation through the Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS).

• Unauthorized items not allowed in a testing room:
  • Outerwear (winter coats, raincoats, ponchos, etc.)
  • Neck scarves, hats/beanies, sunglasses
  • Phones, all watches, all electronics

We may ask to inspect excessive layers and/or other items to determine authorization. You may be asked to remove or store them in a locker during the exam.

Children

• Make alternative arrangements for your children's care before coming to a Testing Center.
• Children are not allowed in a Testing Center and are not allowed to be unattended outside a Testing Center.
• Testing Services' staff are not responsible for watching children.
• Unattended children will be escorted to the appropriate law enforcement officials.

Restroom

Use the restroom prior to checking-in for we do not allow restroom breaks during testing unless you have an approved accommodation through the Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS).

Checking-In

Id Required

You must present a valid current picture ID. Your full name and picture must be on the ID and name must match the name that we have on record for your appointment. We cannot accept pictures of ID.

You must present one of the following:

• SLCC Student ID Card (preferred)
• Driver's License or State ID Card or Learner's Permit
• A Current Passport
• Military ID Card

Late Arrivals

• If you are more than 20 minutes late for an appointment, it is terminated. You must reschedule. New appointments are subject to availability.

Authorized and Unauthorized Items

• Only bring instructor authorized items into the testing room (e.g., calculator without a cover, textbook, etc.).
• Any instructor authorized notes, note cards, formula sheets, etc., will remain with Testing Services once the exam is completed. Test takers are responsible for making their own copy prior to starting the exam.

Personal Items

• You may not bring any personal items into the testing room unless you have prior approved accommodations through the Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS). These include, but are not limited to, food water/drinks, sunglasses, hats of any kind, outerwear, purses/backpacks, cell phones, any type of wrist watches, ear buds/headphones, and electronic device.
• We will check for unauthorized items.
• We will ask that you to pull your pockets to verify that you do not have any unauthorized items.
• We will ask that you remove and store personal and unauthorized items in lockers provided.

SURVEILLANCE

Testing Services continuously monitors and records test takers, testing rooms, and offices by audio/video surveillance.

During your test

• Once we issue your test you may not leave the testing area without first ending the test
• We continuously monitor and record test-takers by audio/video surveillance, proctor walk-throughs, and the observation window during the test session.
• Raise your hand for assistance if you experience any problems. Do not delay if an issue arises, for the sooner we know of an issue the sooner we can help resolve the issue.
• You cannot talk to other test-takers or refer to their screens, testing materials, and/or written notes.

Academic Dishonesty

• We will report any blatant and/or suspected issues of academic dishonesty to your instructor, Associate Dean, and Dean of Students.
• We will ask you to leave and refer you to your instructor for appropriate disciplinary action.
• Visit Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.