Testing Center

Consistent with our institutional values of integrity, inquiry, collaboration, service and humility, the mission of the Belmont University Testing Center is to support students and faculty in the assessment of student knowledge. The Testing Center, available on-campus, is a secure environment available to students who need additional time, minimal distractions, or other University approved accommodations. The Testing Center is also available for students who have an excused absence for an exam that they would have otherwise taken in their typical classroom setting. Please note that the Testing Center currently only allows for Belmont exams, not outside standardized testing.

The Testing Center will now follow a walk-in model. Appointments no longer need to be made in advance. Instead, a professor need only provide information for the exam to the testing center. Professors should print and fill out our Test Information Form (see Instructions for Faculty) and have the student bring the form with them to the exam. Additional information on delivering the test to the Center can also be found in Instructions for Faculty.

Once the professor provides the information, the student can show up and take the exam in the timeframe specified by the professor. Professors will still receive notification that the exam has been completed.

NOTE: The Testing Center has a new location!! We are now located in the Janet Ayers Academic Center, room G123 (AYRS G123).

Location & Hours

Location: Janet Ayers Academic Center G123 (AYRS G123)

Open: August 25 - December 12

Mondays - Fridays: 8-8

Saturdays: 9-12

Closed:

Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Oct. 11-14 (Fall Break), Oct. 29 (Day to Dream), Nov. 26-28 (Thanksgiving Break)

Testing Information Form PDF Testing Information Form Word

Important Notes:

Examinees will only be allowed to enter the Testing Center on the half hour or hour. Please arrive at least 5 min before to ensure a smooth check-in. If the Testing Center is filled at a designated time, we will guarantee a spot in the testing center within 24 hours at a convenient time for your schedule.

Be aware that you will be asked to hand your phone over to our proctor for the duration of your exam.

Important Notes

Examinees will only be allowed to enter the Testing Center on the :15 and the :45 of every hour. Please arrive at least 5 min before to ensure a smooth check-in. If the Testing Center is filled at a designated time, we will guarantee a spot in the testing center within 24 hours at a convenient time for your schedule.

Be aware that you will be asked to hand your phone over to our proctor for the duration of your exam.

Please be aware that this is a new process. The following is a helpful breakdown of the most important points of our system, but please check the rest of the site for more specific information.

Test Delivery	Test Pick Up / Drop Off	Student Information
There are three ways to get us the exam or codes to unlock the exam. You may: 1) Bring down the codes or tests in person by 8AM on the date of testing. 2) Send the test or code in a sealed envelope with the student. Please sign and date the seal so that we know there has been no tampering. 3) Email the test or code by 7AM the date of testing. If you choose this option, please include: Your subject How many copies you will need The date you believe testers will be using the center Office Number If the test or code is not in our inbox by 7AM, we will not be able to print it for the day. We only print once a day, and we must complete the process before testing begins to ensure a distraction reduced environment.	There are two ways to get your test from us. 1) Stop by and pick it up at your convenience, 2) We have two drop off times when a proctor can deliver your test two you. 9AM and 4PM. If we have your tests at our drop off times, we will default to deliver	The student information form will serve as the ticket for entry. EVERY student must have this form (or a sheet with the same information) to use the center. We need ONE form for each student. This information cannot be emailed beforehand. Please note: If a student does not have a form or the information detailed there, they will not be allowed to test. Some helpful tips: As much of the information on the form will not change, please use the word doc and print out multiple forms with the majority of information filled in. That way, you only need change specific testing information. Allow the student to fill out the form. You can then check it and add your signature.
Students: If you are taking an online exam, you must bring your own laptop to the center. Please keep in mind that readers, text to speech software, scribes, or any other specific items needed for testing beyond a proctor, distraction reduced environment, and time must go through Accessibility Services. The Testing Center is unable to provide scribes or readers.

Test Delivery

Test Pick Up / Drop Off

Student Information

There are three ways to get us the exam or codes to unlock the exam. You may:

1) Bring down the codes or tests in person by 8AM on the date of testing.

2) Send the test or code in a sealed envelope with the student.

Please sign and date the seal so that we know there has been no tampering.

3) Email the test or code by 7AM the date of testing. If you choose this option, please include:

Your subject
How many copies you will need
The date you believe testers will be using the center
Office Number
If the test or code is not in our inbox by 7AM, we will not be able to print it for the day. We only print once a day, and we must complete the process before testing begins to ensure a distraction reduced environment.

There are two ways to get your test from us.

1) Stop by and pick it up at your convenience,

2) We have two drop off times when a proctor can deliver your test two you. 9AM and 4PM.

If we have your tests at our drop off times, we will default to deliver

The student information form will serve as the ticket for entry. EVERY student must have this form (or a sheet with the same information) to use the center. We need ONE form for each student. This information cannot be emailed beforehand.

Please note: If a student does not have a form or the information detailed there, they will not be allowed to test.

Some helpful tips:

As much of the information on the form will not change, please use the word doc and print out multiple forms with the majority of information filled in. That way, you only need change specific testing information.
Allow the student to fill out the form. You can then check it and add your signature.

Students: If you are taking an online exam, you must bring your own laptop to the center. Please keep in mind that readers, text to speech software, scribes, or any other specific items needed for testing beyond a proctor, distraction reduced environment, and time must go through Accessibility Services. The Testing Center is unable to provide scribes or readers.

Finals

To ensure that finals run smoothly, we will be reverting to an appointment-based system during the last 2 weeks of the semester (with walk-ins dependent on availability). If you would like to schedule a final exam, please fill out the Finals Testing form in Information for Students. We strongly recommend those that need an appointment for finals reserve a spot earlier rather than later to ensure availability for your exam time.

Finals will be accommodation-first. If you don't have accommodations, you are not guaranteed an appointment with us. We will be utilizing both AYRS G123 and Inman 141, so please refer to your confirmation email prior to the exam to ensure your testing location.

Finals Appointment Form

We strongly encourage students to schedule sooner rather than later to ensure availability for your exam.