{"id":4,"date":"2024-09-12T17:14:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/testing-center\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:11:27","slug":"testing-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/testing-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#for-students\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>For Students<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#testing-procedure\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-invoice\"><\/i>Testing Procedure<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"for-students\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53003401760_beb9fbffb7_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53003401760_beb9fbffb7_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53003401760_beb9fbffb7_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53003401760_beb9fbffb7_c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Shot of Glendening Hall a brick building with a blue sky backdrop\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\"><strong><\/strong>Students<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>If you <strong>do not<\/strong> have testing accommodations through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), you can request to take an exam in the Testing Center, with your instructor\u2019s permission. To schedule an exam, please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfHJZEzQRTJXsfees6wvu3CrVET7BBN7YLDYQhXRVQ92Ut3Vg\/viewform?usp%3Dheader&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1791898305392090&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RRZo0VOIkH1_hh4kfaTlE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing Center Request Form<\/a> at least <strong>3 business days<\/strong> in advance of your test date.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have testing accommodations, please book your exam through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/smcm-accommodate.symplicity.com\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1791898305393312&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WVXZm_i3h0ME-JIL7FzDX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accommodate portal.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Testing Center Procedures for Students<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>Before the Exam<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfHJZEzQRTJXsfees6wvu3CrVET7BBN7YLDYQhXRVQ92Ut3Vg\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing Center Request Form<\/a> at least <strong>3 business days<\/strong> in advance of your test date.<\/li>\n<li>If you have written approval from your instructor, you can forward the email to <a href=\"mailto:testingcenter@smcm.edu\">testingcenter@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your exam. If you need to make changes, call us at 240-895-2250 or email <a href=\"mailto:testingcenter@smcm.edu\">testingcenter@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>On Exam Day<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check in with staff in the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), who manage the Testing Center.<\/li>\n<li>Lock up all your belongings in one of the lockers provided - ensure all communication devices like phones, smartwatches and earbud\/headphones are silenced and put away.<\/li>\n<li>The Testing Center is stocked with pencils, pens, rulers, colored pencils, and rulers. Calculators are provided with approval from your instructor.<\/li>\n<li>You will be given a timer with your allotted time on it. We can not pause your timer if you need a break (unless breaks are not allowed by your instructor).<\/li>\n<li>Staff in OAS monitor the testing rooms with video and audio; we do not record testing sessions.<\/li>\n<li>After you finish your exam, staff in OAS will collect your exam and return it to your instructor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Testing Center Procedures for Students\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Before the Exam Complete the Testing Center Request Form at least 3 business days in advance of your test date. If you have written approval from your instructor, you can forward the email to testingcenter@smcm.edu. You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your exam. If you need to make changes, call us at 240-895-2250 or email testingcenter@smcm.edu. On Exam Day Check in with staff in the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), who manage the Testing Center. Lock up all your belongings in one of the lockers provided - ensure all communication devices like phones, smartwatches and earbud\/headphones are silenced and put away. The Testing Center is stocked with pencils, pens, rulers, colored pencils, and rulers. Calculators are provided with approval from your instructor. You will be given a timer with your allotted time on it. We can not pause your timer if you need a break (unless breaks are not allowed by your instructor). Staff in OAS monitor the testing rooms with video and audio; we do not record testing sessions. After you finish your exam, staff in OAS will collect your exam and return it to your instructor.\"}}}<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"for-instructors\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\"><strong><\/strong>Faculty<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Testing Center is able to support your students for any exams or quizzes that need to be rescheduled, with your written permission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53818592047_75bea247e7_c.jpg\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53818592047_75bea247e7_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53818592047_75bea247e7_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53818592047_75bea247e7_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2024\/09\/53818592047_75bea247e7_c-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" alt=\"SMCM professor writing with chalk on a blackboard as students watch\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Testing Center Procedures for Faculty<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Staff in OAS will reach out to notify you that a student has scheduled an exam and to confirm that they have your permission to take the exam in the Testing Center, unless they have already provided your written consent.<\/li>\n<li>You can either email the exam to us at <a href=\"mailto:testingcenter@smcm.edu\">testingcenter@smcm.edu<\/a>, or upload the exam to Accommodate. Please let us know any specific instructions, like length of the exam, if a calculator is allowed, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Once the student has finished the exam, we will upload a copy to Accommodate and deliver the physical copy to your mailbox.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any questions, please call us at 240-895-2250 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:testingcenter@smcm.edu\">testingcenter@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Testing Center Procedures for Faculty\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Staff in OAS will reach out to notify you that a student has scheduled an exam and to confirm that they have your permission to take the exam in the Testing Center, unless they have already provided your written consent. You can either email the exam to us at testingcenter@smcm.edu, or upload the exam to Accommodate. 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