Academic dishonesty includes:

• Being in possession of or using electronic items that are not allowed for the exam. Prohibited electronic items must be turned off and stored in a locker.  

• Using unauthorized aids (materials not allowed by the instructor). 

• Giving or receiving assistance during testing. 

• Disturbing other examinees or having in appropriately. 

• Asking Testing Center staff specific questions about test content and test question answers. 

• Removing any part of a test from the Testing Center. 

• Failing to turn in testing materials (scrap paper, crib sheet, etc.) as required. 

• Continuing to work on an exam after allowed time has ended. 

• Refusing to adhere to the course instructor’s instructions. 

Testing Center Procedures for Academic Dishonesty

If evidence of cheating is observed, the test will immediately be stopped. 

All testing materials will be collected, and the student will be asked to step into the Testing Coordinator’s office.  

The staff member who observed the incident of cheating will describe what was observed.  

A copy of the exam will be made, and the student will be able to continue the test using the copy.  

A Testing Center staff member will generate a Critical Incident Report describing what was observed and the actions taken by the Testing Center. This will be emailed to the course instructor with the original copy of the exam. 

For further information about the University’s Standard of Conduct and Academic Dishonesty policy see CRR 200.010.