Information for Students
Students are responsible for communicating their needs for usage of the testing center with faculty.
The Testing Center is primarily used for students with approved accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services. Students are responsible for following all processes needed by this office, including getting their accommodations signed and approved by each of their professors. The Testing Center can also be used to reschedule a makeup exam, with approval from the professor. In either of these circumstances, students must clearly communicate with their professor their need or desire for the test. The Testing Center will not allow a student to take a test without clear indication and approval from the professor of the exam.
For any appointment, a student is required to bring the following items:
- Photo ID
- Belmont ID
- Pen and #2 Pencil (for paper exams)
- Other materials as instructed/approved by your professor (e.g., calculator, Blue Book, or notes for an open-notes test)
- Note: any online exams will now be taken on our laptops - make sure to have your phone available for two-factor authentication
Please note that pictures of identification will not be allowed. Scratch paper will be provided by the testing center. Be aware that you will only be allowed to bring in items for your exam into the Testing Center space, all other items will be placed in appropriate storage outside the Testing Center space.
For an appointment with the Testing Center, your professor will need to have filled out a form for you to deliver to the Testing Center when you show up for your appointment (or provided all relevant information on a note to be delivered). For pencil/paper tests, professors also need to send the test to the Testing Center 48 hours in advance so that we can have that prepared for you. Please contact your professor in advance of exams to ensure smooth operation for your test.
When you are ready for your appointment, all you need to do is show up with the Testing Information form provided by your professor to the Testing Center, which is located outside the chapel on the ground floor of the Janet Ayers Academic Center. You will then check-in with a proctor and desk assistant, who will confirm your appointment, and sign into the center at the kiosk provided. You will also be asked to acknowledge the rules of the Testing Center (see Testing Center Policies). Here your 2 forms of ID will be checked. NOTE: if you do not have your cell phone, you will be asked to fill out a secondary form stating as such. If you are then caught with a cell phone, your professor will be notified AND you will be referred to the Academic Misconduct Committee by the Testing Center.
Students will only be let into the center on the :10, :30 and :50. You are encouraged to arrive at least 5 minutes before your time to ensure a smooth check-in process. If you have an online exam, please make sure to sign into Canvas before entering the room (to avoid any issues with 2-Factor Authentication). Please enter and get situated with as little noise as possible so as not to disturb other test takers. Once you are in, please show your ID to the proctor in the space to receive your exam (or access code if it is online). After that, please find a seat (preferably not adjacent to another student). If you have an online test, use the laptop that is at your seat, and log-in to your exam (if you need two-factor authentication, please take care of this as quietly as possible). After log-in, you should turn your cell phone off and then place it into the bag located at your seat and close the bag. NOTE: if you do not have your cell phone, you will be asked to fill out a secondary form stating as such. If you are then caught with a cell phone, your professor will be notified AND you will be referred to the Academic Misconduct Committee by the Testing Center.
If you have any questions during your exam, please go up to the proctor and address your question as quietly as possible. Please note that the proctor may have you leave the center to address with our desk assistant. The proctor will not answer any questions about the content of the exam. They will only be able to assist with getting you access to your exam. If you are having problems with accessing the exam, let the proctor know and they will attempt to contact your professor. Once your exam is complete, if you have a paper exam, please place the paper inside the envelope and hand to the proctor at the front of the room. If you have an online exam, make sure to show the proctor your screen to show that it has been submitted before leaving the space. Make sure to retrieve your phone and belongings before leaving the space. Then, please check-out at our kiosk!
Appointments
Note: You do not have to make an appointment for the testing center. However, we highly encourage you to make an appointment to hold a spot and better plan with your professor!
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!