Testing Center Guidelines

The Testing Center follows standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Please familiarize yourself with the student guidelines.

ACC Student ID

You must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know your ACC ID number before you can test.

Course Details Needed to Test

You will check in at the Testing Center kiosk before you can test. To check in, you must know the following information:

  • Student ID number
  • Course prefix and number
  • Test number
  • Instructor’s name

Testing Aids and Other Materials

Bring only the materials that an instructor has allowed for a given test.

  • Calculators must be of the type and use permitted by the instructor. Calculators with Internet capability are not permitted. The Testing Center has a limited supply of calculators for student use.
  • Foreign language dictionaries with written notations and electronic dictionaries are not permitted.
  • Notes must be written on 8½x11 letter-size paper. Index cards are not permitted. Notes will be collected and attached to your completed test and forwarded to the instructor.

Personal Belongings and Electronic Devices

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, and electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones, pagers and smart watches) are not allowed in the Testing Center. Possession of prohibited items or accessing unapproved resources in the testing room will result in the immediate termination of the exam and possible disciplinary action.

Storage Lockers

Lockers are available to store your personal belongings while you are testing. You must claim your items and return the key immediately following your test.

Assigned Seating/Wait lines

The Testing Center may assign seating. When the center is full, you may be asked to sign a waiting list. Students are required to wait again in line, if one exists, if they desire to take more than one test.

Water or Restroom Breaks

Water or restroom breaks are not allowed.

Children Not Allowed

Children are not allowed to accompany a student into the testing room. Unattended children are not permitted at any campus location.

Test Completion

All tests must be completed and turned in at the designated closing time for that Instructional Testing Center regardless of when the test was begun.

Surveillance & Monitoring

In addition to proctors and regular walkthroughs, the Testing Center employs audio, video, and computer surveillance and recording technologies to maintain an environment of academic integrity.

Student Conduct and Discipline

Any violation of the Student Standards of Conduct will result in your immediate expulsion from the Testing Center. The incident will be reported to your professor and may be reported to the Campus Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action. 

Students who significantly interfere with or disrupt Testing Center operations are in violation of the Testing Center policy. They may be asked to leave the Testing Center and may be subject to disciplinary action.

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