Hours
- Testing is available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
- The Testing Center strictly adheres to closing time. No exceptions will be made.
- Students will not be allowed to test if their allotted test time exceeds normal operating hours (i.e. a student that has 2 hours to complete a test must begin the test by 4:00 PM at the latest). Students that cannot take their test in the allotted time will be referred to the course instructor for further instructions.
- The Testing Center is closed for all UAMS holidays. Please see the UAMS Holiday Schedule for more information.
- If UAMS calls inclement weather the Testing Center is closed. The Testing Coordinator will work with instructors to reschedule tests. Students should contact their instructors for more information.
Sign in Procedure
- Valid identification is required.
- UAMS Faculty, Staff and Students must always wear their ID badges (Policy 4-4-21 UAMS Administrative Guide).
- Non-UAMS students must provide a current photo ID such as a Driver’s License, Passport, or Military ID.
- All students will sign in for tests by checking in with the testing staff.
- All students will place all belongings outside the testing room.
- Personal belongings include backpacks, bags, purses, food, and electronic devices (cell phones, laptops, cameras, personal data assistants, smart watches, etc.)
- Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off.
Testing Policies
- Only materials specified by your instructor are permitted in the testing room.
- Respect others by remaining quiet during your test.
- If you have questions or concerns about the test environment, please quietly notify a member of the testing staff.
- You may not converse in the testing room. Engage in quiet conversation only with the testing staff.
- In the event students have to use the restroom, they must notify the testing staff up front, sign out, and sign back in when they return.
- Students must arrive and begin their test on time. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late will forfeit their reserved test time.
Academic Integrity During Testing
All incidents of suspected cheating will be documented utilizing camera recordings, screen captures, and testing staff testimony. The Testing Coordinator will report all incidents to the instructor immediately.
- An incident can include:
- Giving or receiving assistance of any kind, including searching the Internet
- Using materials not authorized in writing by the instructor
- Tampering with the operation of the computer or attempting to use it for any function other than taking a test
- Tampering with the monitoring camera
- Talking with other testers during a test