Testing Services Policies

1. Examinees are not allowed to bring unauthorized items into the testing area.
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2. Examinees are not permitted to leave the testing room once testing has begun until the test is finished. No breaks are permitted (emergencies excluded) unless a specific exam allows for them.
3. Examinees must show proper ID before entering the testing room. ID requirements differ among tests. Examinees should review the exam descriptions to find out which forms of ID are required for the exam they wish to take.
4. Students must know their course number, test number, and instructor's name.
5. Examinees should ask any questions they have before beginning a test.
6. Students are responsible for supplying any materials specified by the instructor (e.g., scantron sheets, blue books, graphing paper, calculators) for class, independent study, and distance learning exams, as well as exams from other universities.
7. Personal belongings must be left in the lockers. The lockers have limited space, so plan accordingly when bringing items into the testing office.
8. Examinees will be monitored by camera while in the testing room; any appearance of cheating will be investigated, and an irregularity report will be filed and reported.
9. Examinees are asked to be considerate of other test-takers by being as quiet as possible when entering and leaving the testing room.
10. Talking is not permitted in the testing area.
11. No food or drinks are allowed in the testing area.
12. If an examinee is late for a testing appointment, he or she may be asked either to sign a waiver of time or to reschedule the test for another date.
13. Tests must be completed in one sitting.
14. If an examinee has any complaint about the test administration, he or she should report it immediately after the test to the proctor or other Testing Services staff. An irregularity report will be filed and investigated.