- To utilize the DSS Testing Center, students must schedule their test appointments in writing to DSS at least 3 business days advance as explained above and as outlined on their Accommodation Letter.
- Students are required to show up on time for their test appointments. Students who are more than 15 minutes late will NOT be permitted to test at the DSS TestingCenter. Students are responsible for discussing this directly with the instructor and will need to schedule a new test appointment with DSS if approved by the instructor. Student may be asked to provide ID prior to testing.
- Students are NOT permitted to use their cell phones, lap tops, tablets, smart watches, or any other non-approved devices in the DSS testing center (DSS may ask students to empty pockets, etc.). ALL devices must be turned off/silenced and put away in a backpack, purse, etc. – only devices approved as an accommodation by DSS may be kept out only as stipulated on the student’s accommodation letter and cannot cause a disruption to other test takers. Students may NOT access their personal belongings during testing. Testing Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Music during exams (ONLY if approved by DSS as an accommodation) - students may play music from a personal device through headphones other test takers cannot hear (students responsible for bringing their own headphones). If using a cell phone for the music, the ringer must be silenced. The device will be checked by the proctor before the exam/quiz. During the exam/quiz, the device must be disconnected from the internet (airplane mode) and placed face down on the desk and the student will not touch the device during the exam. If the student needs to touch the device, they need to inform the proctor. Student will be asked to lower volume or turn off music if other test takers can hear it though the headphones.
- Students are not allowed to have anything at their workspace except for the items that have been approved by their instructor and/or DSS.
- Students are expected to be cooperative with DSS test proctor and DSS staff. Students are required to refrain from causing excessive distractions/disruptions to other test takers - NO talking, reading aloud or excessive noise is permitted during testing in the testing room to help sustain reduced distraction testing environment. Any disruptive/disrespectful behavior, misconduct, or not following testing polices may result in student being asked to leave the testing center and will be reported to the instructor and may be subject to disciplinary actions based on the CTC’s Student Code of Conduct.
- Plan your bathroom breaks before the test – students needing a bathroom break must notify the test proctor – students must use the bathroom next to the testing center - student will not be permitted to take any electronic devises to bathroom. Testing time will not stop for bathroom breaks, unless breaks are an approved accommodation by DSS.
- NO food or drinks allowed in the Testing Center; unless, food and/or drink is an approved accommodation by DSS
- Students are expected to uphold the integrity of the examination process - if there is any academic dishonesty during the test, the session may be stopped immediately, and your instructor will be notified by DSS.
- Auxiliary test aids such as calculators, formula tables, textbooks or notes cannot be used, unless directly authorized by the instructor to DSS.
- Tests must be turned in within the allotted extended testing time. Once students have submitted their test, DSS cannot give the test back to the student. Students may not remove any tests, test materials, notes, or scratch paper from the Testing Center.
- Students are responsible for reporting any issues with testing to DSS staff immediately for assistance.
*ALL students testing at the DSS Testing Center are required to follow all testing policies listed above and CTC’s Student Code of Conduct – NO EXCEPTIONS*
Surveillance
- DSS may use video surveillance or test proctor for all exams in the DSS testing room
- DSS may also physically monitors the room - by walking back and forth or use of test proctor in testing room