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1.4 Test Centre Information for Faculty and Students

Test Information for Students

Students taking a testWhat are the Test Centre’s Rules?

  • Food and Drink Policy: Students can have a lidded beverage and a quiet snack while writing their tests. Students writing at a desk with a computer will be asked to keep their beverage on the floor to prevent liquid damage to keyboards/computers.
  • Bathroom Breaks: Students can attend the bathroom during their test time.*
  • Headwear: Students are allowed to wear any form of headwear during testing.*
  • Internet-Enabled Devices: Students will be asked to keep all internet-enabled devices in a Test Centre locker.

*restrictions may apply to external client assessments

Student Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are some common questions about testing and invigilation services at Fanshawe College.

Where are the Test Centre and regional campus Test Sites located, and how do I contact them?
What is an accommodation, and how do students get an accommodation to write a test in the Test Centre or at a Testing Site?
Can students without academic accommodations write a test in the Test Centre or at a Testing Site?
How do I book a missed or rescheduled test?
I need better internet connectivity. Where can I write a test?
What type of ID is required to write a test? What else should I bring?
What do I do if I am suspected of committing an academic offence during my test or exam?
Can I write my test or exam at a campus different from where my classes are held?

Information for Faculty

Lead Times: All testing is by appointment only. No drop-in testing is available.

Accommodated/Missed Tests: 48 hours minimum from booking to test taking (not including weekends), depending on availability of space and receiving materials.

Remote Testing: Five days is preferred, especially for students who require a reader and/or scribe; shorter turnaround time may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

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