A valid photo ID is required (two IDs may be required for some Pearson VUE exams (see candidate rules for more information)—Photo ID must have first, last name and signature.
Only items specified by your instructor or exam provider will be allowed in the Testing Room. All other belongings must be placed in a locker located in the Testing Center. The following items are not permitted in the Testing Room:
Heavy coats and jackets
Hats with brims
Purses, backpacks and briefcases
Food and beverages
Cell phones or mobile devices of any kind
Smartwatches, fitness trackers or other wearable technology
Smart glasses or any eyewear with electronic, recording or communication capabilities
Bluetooth devices, wireless earbuds or headphones
USB flash drives or external storage devices
Personal computers, tablets or laptops
Any device capable of storing, transmitting, receiving or recording information
All personal electronic devices must be powered off or silenced and stored in a designated locker before entering the testing room.
If a proctor observes possession or use of any prohibited device during testing, the exam may be immediately ended in accordance with testing policies. If you have questions about a specific item, please ask Testing Center staff before your exam begins.
Students cannot bring their own scrap paper. Testing Services will provide scrap paper. All scrap paper must be returned to Testing Services staff. Testing Services may also provide pens, pencils and calculators (if allowed/available).
Children and/or guests are not allowed in the Testing Center. If you have children, please make arrangements for their care while you take your exam.
Appointments are recommended.
Please allow adequate time to check in and receive instructions for your exam (approximately 15 minutes). Come prepared and know the length of time allowed for your exam. Give yourself enough time to complete the exam prior to the Testing Center closing for the day. All tests will be collected at closing time, regardless of time remaining.
Items left in the Testing Center will be given to the Department of Public Safety on both the Toledo and Findlay campuses.
Academic Misconduct is not tolerated and will be reported to the instructor or exam provider.
The Testing Center is continually monitored and video recorded for academic honesty to uphold exam integrity and eliminate the opportunity for an unfair advantage.
Testing Services does its best to maintain the best possible conditions for testing. It is our goal to provide a quiet, distraction-free testing experience in a comfortable environment. Please communicate with Testing Services staff if you have any concerns about the testing environment.
All exams are proctored according to instructions provided to the Testing Center staff.
Owens Students
Students must know their class information, including the name of their instructor and course number for course tests.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor to discuss testing options and provide the Testing Center with the exam. Students requiring special arrangements, such as extended time and/or additional materials, must make those arrangements with the instructor. The instructor will indicate this information on the Testing Center Request Form.
Testing Services cannot accept homework. Please make arrangements with your instructor.
No exams are given beyond the end date without verbal or written permission from the instructor to the Testing Services staff.
Once a student begins an exam, they cannot leave the Testing Center and return to complete it at a later date/time.
If an act of academic misconduct is suspected, the instructor will be notified, and disciplinary actions may be taken.
