Testing Center Protocol

It is expected that students using the Testing Center will comply with the following:

1. Students shall execute a Testing Center Agreement, which outlines prohibited activities, prior to being admitted to the test room.
2. Students must schedule academic tests in advance. Same day appointments may not be accommodated.
3. Students are expected to arrive 15 minutes before a scheduled test. 
4. Students who arrive late for an exam may not be accommodated. Students may be permitted to execute a Reduced Testing Time Agreement at the discretion of the Testing Center staff.
5. Students who utilize testing accommodations must register with Disability Support Services in advance of a test session per the Accommodation of Disabled Students (Procedure 3.0600).
6. Prior to being admitted to the test room, students must present a current, valid, and original government issued photo ID. Digital identification is not permissible.
7. All test sessions at the Testing Center are monitored and recorded. By scheduling an exam at the Testing Center, consent is given to be videotaped and audio recorded during the test session. This may include the check-in area, hallways, lobby, and test rooms. 
8. Access to prohibited items is not permitted during the test session. Students shall execute a Testing Center Agreement, which outlines the items prohibited from the Testing Center, prior to being admitted to the test room.
9. All prohibited items, commonly referred to as personal items, must be stored prior to being admitted to the test room. The Testing Center provides lockers for student use. The College assumes no responsibility for any items left in a locker, lost, stolen, or misplaced.   
10. Testing Center staff will conduct a visual security check prior to the student being admitted to the test room to verify that no prohibited items are present.
11. Students are responsible for any applicable testing fees paid to the test sponsor or the College. Testing fees must be paid prior to being admitted to the test room. Any testing fees paid to the College are non-refundable. Refer to the current College Catalog for testing fees. 
12. Per the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3.090) students agree to refrain from prohibited conduct. 
13. Visitors are not permitted in the vicinity of the test room.
14. Pursuant to Procedure 8.0110, the College assumes no responsibility for the care or supervision of children on Campus. Proper supervision of children should be arranged prior to the test session.

Individual Test Sponsor policy may supersede this protocol and provide for additional standards or exceptions. Confer with the Testing Center staff regarding any questions or to seek clarification.

Failure to comply with this protocol may result in invalidation of exam scores, revocation of future Testing Center use, and subject to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3.090). 

The following items are prohibited in the test room:

• Personal Items
• Mobile electronic devices (e.g., cameras, cellphones, earbuds, headphones, laptops, smart glasses, tablets)
• Watches (e.g., analog, digital, smart) 
• Tissues or handkerchiefs
• Backpacks, bags, briefcases, purses, or wallets 
• Books, calculators, dictionaries (including language translation), geometric tools, notes, papers, or study guides
• Food (e.g., candy, gum, mints), drinks (e.g., water bottles), or lip balm
• Head coverings or headwear (e.g., caps, hats, hoods) 
• Outerwear (e.g., coats, jackets, scarves)
• Badges, cords, lanyards, nametags, or straps 
• Writing utensils (e.g., pencils, pens, highlighters)

Individual Test Sponsor policy may supersede this list and provide for additional standards or exceptions. Confer with the Testing Center staff regarding permitted cultural, medical, or religious apparel. 

Head coverings our headwear (e.g., caps, hats, hoods) cannot be worn inside the test room, though some exceptions may apply. Confer with the Testing Center staff regarding permitted cultural, medical, or religious apparel.  

Individual Test Sponsor policy may supersede this list and provide for additional standards or exceptions.

CLEP and TEAS examinees: CLEP and TEAS prohibit examinees from wearing head coverings or headwear unless worn for religious reasons. If your head covering or headwear is not visible on your photo ID, the proctor cannot permit you to wear it into the test room. We encourage you to contact the test sponsor directly with any concerns regarding their specific headwear policy.

You must have the Proctor's permission to leave the test room. Some exams, such as GED do not permit unscheduled breaks. Please confer with the proctor regarding any Test Sponsor policies related to breaks.

All test sessions at the Testing Center are monitored and recorded. By scheduling an exam at the Testing Center, consent is given to be videotaped and audio recorded during the test session. This may include the check-in area, hallways, lobby, and test rooms. 

Per the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3.090), it is expected that students will:

• Act with personal integrity and honesty.
• Treat fellow students, faculty and staff respectfully.
• Embrace diversity and inclusion in the college community we serve. Refrain from participating in acts of intolerance.
• Communicate and act in a way that does not provoke, harass, intimidate or harm another.

Disruptive behavior is not permitted and may be grounds for removal from the Testing Center.

Visitors are not permitted in the vicinity of the test room during your scheduled exam. Proper supervision of young children should be arranged off site prior to testing. 

Children under the age of 18 must be supervised on campus. This includes, but is not limited to, times when parents or others responsible for the child’s care engage in academic activities or College business. Seminole State College does not provide child care services of any type.

 “Child(ren)” - Individuals under the age of 18 who are not enrolled at the College or attending an activity that reasonably allows for their involvement.

Individuals receiving College services may be refused service if accompanied by a child who will be left unattended during the time the individual is receiving services (including, but not limited to testing or counseling.)

The College assumes no responsibility for the care or supervision of children on Campus.

Assessment and Testing staff members are authorized to dismiss you from a test session for violation of any test sponsor polices,  if you become ill, or in the event of an emergency.