Testing Center Guidelines

The Temple College Testing Center is available for placement testing (ACCUPLACER and THEA Quick Test), Distance Education Tests (telecourse and internet), NET and HOBET tests, VCT tests, Correspondence tests, Credit-by-Examination, makeup tests and other individual tests.

1. Most testing is done on a walk-in basis – first come-first served.
2. Credit-by-Examination and tests requiring special accommodations are the only tests administered by appointment.
3. Examinees must arrive at the Testing Center early enough to complete their tests by the Testing Center’s posted closing time. Tests will be collected at closing time whether the student has finished or not. Testing Center hours are posted on the Testing Center webpage.
4. Students will be required to present a picture I.D. (preferably a TC Student ID Card).
5. Fees for testing services (where required) must be paid to the Cashier prior to testing. Bring paid receipt to the Testing Center.
6. Students may bring into the Testing Room only the materials that are allowed for the exam. Other items such as books, notebooks, pagers, cell phones, laptops, etc. will not be allowed in the Testing Room. These items must be stored elsewhere or shelved in the Testing Center at your own risk.
7. Each test must be taken in one sitting.
8. Children will not be allowed to accompany parents in the Testing Room.
9. Students requiring special accommodations must call the Testing Center prior to testing so proper arrangements can be made.
10. Paper / pencil tests
1. instructors will deliver tests to the Testing Center
2. provide clear instructions on how tests are to be administered on the Testing Center Cover Sheet
3. supply a list of students who will be taking the test -- names and student id numbers
4. provide one copy of the test for each student
5. pick up and score the tests
11. Internet / computer-based tests
1. instructors will deliver tests to the Testing Center personally, by fax or by e-mail
2. provide clear instructions on how tests are to be administered on the Testing Center Cover Sheet
3. supply a list of students who will be taking the test -- names and student id numbers
4. provide passwords if required
12. Group tests can be scheduled to be taken in the Testing Center (but are discouraged due to space limitations and the nature of the testing center – tests administered on a first-come, first-served basis). Arrangements must be made at least a week before the scheduled testing date.

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