Consistent with our institutional values of integrity, inquiry, collaboration, service and humility, the Belmont University Testing Center supports students and faculty in the assessment of student knowledge. The Testing Center's primary mission is to provide a secure, distraction-reduced space for Belmont students with accommodations. We also serve as a space for retests and missed tests in a limited capacity. All testers must be enrolled at Belmont and sitting for exams given by Belmont faculty and adjuncts.
As our sole function is to provide a safe and secure space, any question or need regarding accessibility scope (i.e. scribes, readers, documentation, etc.) goes through our Office of Accessibility Services. You can contact their office at accessibility.services@belmont.edu.
Location & Hours
Location: Janet Ayers Academic Center G123 (AYRS G123)
Open: August 31 - December 11
Mondays - Fridays: 8-5 - NOTE NEW HOURS
Closed: Monday, Sept 7 (Labor Day); Mon-Tues, Oct 12-13 (Fall Break); Wednesday, Oct 28 (Day to Dream); Wed-Fri, Nov 25-27 (Thanksgiving Break)
In order to make sure that the technology and space of the Testing Center is appropriately distraction reduced and optimally resourced, we will not be able to officially open the Testing Center until Monday August 31. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.
If you have URGENT testing concerns Mon (8/24) – Wed (8/26) please contact the Office of Accessibility services.
If you have URGENT testing concerns for Thu (8/27) and Fri (8/28), please contact Michael McMurray at michael.mcmurray@belmont.edu. We will have limited testing space on those days in McWhorter 311. Please keep in mind that these limited spaces are only for students who can test no other day.
We are now introducing an appointments system for the Testing Center. Appointments can be made using our TracCloud system before 48 hours and up to a month in advance. Appointments are not required during the semester, as we will have space for walk-ins, but if you are nervous about having a spot, please consider making an appointment in advance. Appointments WILL BE REQUIRED for finals, so make sure to make your appointment for those as soon as possible.
To make an appointment, log into belmont.traccloud.com using your Belmont credentials. Click on Scheduling a Testing Appointment, and select your class and your reason. Time options will pop-up, and select a time that works for you and your professor. You should receive an email with an Outlook calendar invite with your appointment details once the appointment is made.
Please note: you still will need a Student Information form, even if you make an appointment!
Examinees will only be allowed to enter the Testing Center on the :10, :30, and :50 of every hour. Please arrive at least 10 min before your appointment to ensure a smooth check-in. If you are a walk-in, please try to arrive 30 min before your desired test time to work out availability.
If you are taking an online exam, you must use our laptops. Please have your phone available for two-factor authentication into Canvas. Be aware that you will be asked to turn your phone off and place your phone into one of our Faraday bags after check-in and signing in for the duration of the exam.
Please keep in mind that readers, text to speech software, scribes, or any other specific items needed for testing beyond a proctor, distraction reduced environment, and time must go through Accessibility Services. The Testing Center is unable to provide scribes or readers.