Alternate Time for a Classroom Test
The policies listed below apply to students who plan to take a classroom test at an alternate time (make-up). Failure to comply with the Registration Policies may mean you will not be able to take your test in the Testing Center. Failure to comply with the Test Center Policies during your test may result in academic disciplinary action.
Testing Center Policies
Prior to the test communicate with your course instructor. The instructor will decide if & when the alternate time (make-up) test will be administered. If it will be taken in the Testing Center, the following must be observed:
Confirm your intent to take your test by the test registration deadline. This deadline is three days prior to the day of your test for tests taken during the semester. Final exam deadlines – Fall semester must confirm by the last Friday in November; Spring semester must confirm by the third Friday in March.
Exceptions (illness, recently self-identified accommodations, etc…) will occur and we will work with students and faculty on a case-by-case basis; however, same day service may not be possible. Less than 3-day notice may be possible but is limited due to available resources.
Right to refuse service if:
- Less than seven days' notice from the student
- Student reports more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled test.
- A course professor presents Testing Center staff with a test, but the student has not confirmed with the Testing Center.
- Limited space and/or staff due to a busy time of the semester like midterms or finals.
- Building maintenance, computer upgrades, special presentations
Schedule your makeup exam by completing: Student Test Registration Form
When scheduling your makeup exam be aware of the following:
- You must talk to your instructor before scheduling a makeup exam in the Testing Center. The Testing Center cannot schedule an exam without you instructors' approval. Your course instructor has the right to choose when the time will be.
- If your test falls outside of our testing hours, you must make arrangements with your course professor to take the test during our testing hours.
If you do not receive an email confirmation from the Testing Center stating your exam is approved, contact your course instructor to discuss the exam request.
If the course instructor has not delivered a test prior to your scheduled time, you will need to immediately contact the course instructor to make alternative arrangements.
Test Center Policies
The following policies are in place to ensure the academic integrity of the exams. Because we are administering these tests on behalf of Missouri S&T faculty, we require all students to adhere to uniform rules and regulations so Testing Center staff can easily assess whether or not a breach of the Missouri S&T Student Code of Conduct has occurred. If an instructor contacts us with a concern of cheating or dishonesty of any kind, these procedures allow us to protect both the students in our test center, as well as the academic integrity of the test.
On the day of your scheduled exam, you must . . .
Arrive at the Testing Center no later than 15 minutes after your scheduled exam time. If you arrive later, the Testing Center will proceed according to the instructions provided by your instructor. The Testing Center reserves the right to remove time from the exam when the student is late. All exams must be turned in by the above of Testing Center hours.
Bring a form of photo identification to the Testing Center. A Missouri S&T ID, driver's license, state ID, passport, or other issued identification card with your name and photo on it is acceptable.
ONLY bring into the test rooms pens, pencils, your exam/answer sheet, and any items for the test that your course professor indicates are necessary for the test. No exceptions to this will be made. Food and drink are not allowed in the test rooms, regardless of whether your course professor allows them in his or her class. Hats, coats, gloves, and scarves may not be worn in the testing room. You may be asked to remove other bulky clothing or show the Testing Center Staff that there is nothing in your pockets, in sleeves, hoods, etc. Cell phones, MP-4, tablets, photographic, and recording devices are not permitted in the testing room. You will be given a locker key to store all personal possessions.
Stop taking your test and turn it in when your time is up. Testing Center staff will place a timer where you can view your remaining time. Once time is up, it is your responsibility to stop your exam and return materials to the Testing Center staff.
Failure to turn in all test materials to Testing Center Staff will be reported to the course instructor. Any decisions regarding further action will be deferred to the instructor. We do not collect homework. Do NOT turn in course homework to Testing Center Staff.
Immediately leave the Testing Center area, once your exam is completed. Do not linger waiting to discuss the completed test with a classmate.
Academic Integrity
If evidence of cheating is found or observed.
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- Exam materials will be collected, and the student will be escorted from the testing room.
- A staff member will describe what they observed to the student, if unauthorized materials are involved the student will be instructed to lock the materials into a locker
- An attempt will be made to contact the course instructor
- The exam completed to the time of the incident will be copied and provided to the instructor as a record of work completed prior to the time when the incident was observed
- The student will be allowed to complete the exam
- The Testing Center staff member will provide the instructor with an incident report describing what happened, the copy of the exam completed prior to the incident, and the completed exam
- Further action will be deferred to the instructor
Behaviors that may result in the student's dismissal from the Testing Center:
- using a cell phone
- using unauthorized aids - e.g. anything the professor does not allow during the test
- giving or receiving assistance
- disturbing other examinees or behaving inappropriately
- communicating about the test with any person other than Testing Center Staff
- removing any part of the test
- not turning in scrap paper
- not turning in all testing materials
- working longer than permitted
- refusing to adhere to the instructors' directions Students will be disciplined according to the University's Standard of Conduct.
Any and all breaches of these policies will be reported to your instructor by Testing Services staff.
Disclaimer
If a faculty member permits the student to take a test in The Testing Center, it does not guarantee the student will use the Testing Center during his or her entire academic program.
The Testing Center does not have the ability or capacity to evaluate individual cases, in regards to test anxiety, English comprehension, or diagnosing disabilities.
The Testing Center reserves the right to turn away any testing candidate or student for any reason. If a student is too ill to test in class, the student will not be permitted to test in the testing center until they are no longer ill.
Updated on: May 17, 2024