Testing Services Guidelines

  • All students are responsible for registering for their exams through the RegisterBlast scheduling system. (Space is limited)
  • Students requiring testing accommodations must register first with Accommodations. The registration process with Accommodations should be done in a timely manner to allow enough reasonable time for Testing Services to prepare all testing accommodations. Once testing accommodations have been approved, the student must inform Testing Services of her or his approved testing accommodations, so their RegisterBlast account can be appropriately set-up prior to registering for an exam. Students who do not follow these steps run the risk of not having their accommodations for that exam. Note: Any student who has approved accommodations and who cannot see their approved testing accommodations after logging into RegisterBlast and while registering for an exam should contact Testing Services immediately and prior to registering for any exams.
  • A valid, unexpired photo ID is required for all testing. Acceptable forms of government-issued IDs include a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, military ID, national ID, tribal ID, naturalization card, certificate of citizenship, or permanent resident card (Green Card). A photo or photocopy of an ID is not acceptable. Photos must be clear and recognizable. Student IDs are acceptable for the following exams: MCC MPE, MCC Course Exams, Correspondence Exams, and TSIA.
  • Students should only bring items approved for testing. All items that are not approved for testing, will be stored in a secured locker provided by the testing center. This includes sunglasses, hats/caps, headcovers/wraps (headbands, scrunches, and clips are allowed), backpacks, bags, purses, hooded garments, jackets/coats, watches, bracelets, food/drinks, unauthorized calculators, unauthorized textbooks and study materials, cell phones, or any device which can receive or transmit a wireless signal (unless permitted as a medically documented device, authorized testing accommodation, or for religious purposes). Note: All electronic devices should be powered off when it is stored in a locker.   Testing Services assumes no liability for lost or stolen items.
  • Student may not access his/her personal belongings or leave the Testing Services department without permission once testing has begun.
  • Students should know their login credentials to take their exam.
  • Testing Services is   not able to accommodate open book/open note exams. Exceptions can be made for students with authorized accommodations. This does not include index cards, professor provided formula sheets, or mandated course materials that are required to complete the exam and approved ahead of time by Testing Services (e.g., coding manual).
  • Students should arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled appointment time.
  • Students who arrive more than 10 minutes past their scheduled appointment time are considered late, will not be allowed to test, and will be required to register for a new testing appointment.
  • Testing Services fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Students will be required to schedule a new appointment and repay any testing center fees, if they do not reschedule prior to their scheduled appointment time, arrive late, or do not show for their scheduled appointment.
  • No talking is permitted during testing in the testing room.
  • Calculators permitted for specific exams only and subject to inspection.   Note:  Student provided calculators must be a handheld calculator that is not a part of a prohibited device. Calculator covers are not allowed.
  • All tests and testing materials will be picked up 10 minutes prior to closing.
  • Examinees may not remove any tests, test materials, notes, or scratch paper from the Testing Services department.
  • Examinees may not access any websites not previously approved by Testing Services staff.
  • Acts of dishonesty are reported.
  • Only the exam candidate is allowed in the Testing Services department. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed to be left unattended in Testing Services or any other area of the college during testing.