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Guidelines For Students
The Testing Center strives to achieve the optimal testing environment possible given the resources available. We ask that students assist us in this effort by cooperating with and adhering to the following guidelines:
- Present photo-bearing identification for any and all testing and for each administration of a test. This requirement will not be waived for any reason. Students are also expected to know the last name of their instructor.
- Observe noise restrictions and keep voice levels low. We ask all students to be considerate of others testing and to refrain from creating any kind of visual or auditory distraction. Students responsible for a disturbance will be asked to leave.
- Be prepared to stow personal belongings in a designated space. Lockers are provided in the reception area--ALL items (other than those allowed for the test itself) will be placed in these lockers. No student will be allowed to have personal belongings at the testing station.
- Turn off any and all electronic devices, including cell phones, and place in the lockers. If a cell phone rings during test administration, the student will immediately forfeit that test and be asked to leave the Center. Students anticipating an emergency call can have their cell phone kept in the main office and will be notified if the phone rings.
- Do not bring food or drink to the Testing Center. Students are not allowed to carry these items into the testing rooms.
- Try not to wear heavy or obtrusive perfumes or colognes or smoke before testing—many students are sensitive to smells and chemicals and will experience allergic reactions if exposed. This creates an unpleasant testing environment for everyone as it is impossible to “air out” the Center between visits.
- Remember to make childcare arrangements before testing. The Center does not allow children or visitors in the center while tests are being administered. Leaving young children unsupervised in the hallway is also not appropriate and may result in a phone call to Safety and Security.
- Be prepared to finish the test in one administration. Students cannot take bathroom breaks during test administration. No one is allowed to leave the testing area and then resume testing or reschedule a test except in an emergency situation such as a severe storm, power failure, or other unusual activity. If such a situation occurs, the Testing Center staff will advise the appropriate people and arrange a makeup administration as soon as possible.
- Allot enough time to complete the test. Instructors designate how much time a student can have to complete a test, but the Testing Center reserves the right to refuse test administration to any student arriving too late to finish an examination before the Center closes for the day.
- Dress in layers. The Center attempts to keep a comfortable temperature for the testing rooms, but weather outside most definitely affects temperature inside. Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee that “perfect” 72°, and layers allow students to add or remove a clothing item for their own comfort.
VIOLATIONS
The Testing Center staff is authorized to dismiss an examinee from testing and notify appropriate people of the dismissal for any of the following reasons:
- Creating a disturbance
- Failing to turn OFF a cell phone
- Attempting to take a test for someone else
- Giving or receiving assistance of any kind
- Using notes, books, calculators, listening devices, recording or photographic devices, or papers of any kind (unless there is prior written permission)
- Attempting to remove test questions and/or responses (in any format) from the testing room
- Failure to follow the test directions
- Leaving the testing area without permission
If a student is dismissed from the Testing Center, that student’s instructor will be notified of the dismissal. Before this student can return to the Testing Center and make use of its service, he/she will be required to meet with the Testing Center Director to discuss the guidelines violation.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If a student has a documented need for a nonstandard test administration (for example, the student has a visual impairment or is learning-disabled), such an administration can be arranged if appropriate documentation is provided and reviewed by the Office of Special Services. The Testing Center will not allow a nonstandard test administration for any SFCC student without communication from Special Services. However, if a student requires special accommodations for GED Testing, that student should arrange to meet with a Testing Specialist/GED Examiner in the Testing Center.
For more information, please contact Testing Center, (505) 428-1625, testing@sfccnm.edu.