testing policies

General Testing Policies

• Physical, Valid Photo ID, with full name, is required for all testing (no pictures of IDs allowed)
  • Some test vendors require a Government-Issued ID or multiple forms of ID
• Lockers are reserved for testing candidates only (for storage of personal items)
  • Refusal to store personal items will result in the inability to test (listed examples available)
  • Staff has the right to inspect disruptive contents and remove any contents left behind
• Refrain from disruptive, threatening, and/or fraudulent behavior
  • Talking is not allowed in the testing room (unless to Assessment/Testing Center staff)
  • Disruptive behavior is grounds for termination of testing, invalidation of results and could result in disqualification of future testing.
• No testing materials/supplements are allowed to leave the Assessment/Testing Center
• Parkland College course tests not completed by closing time must be submitted incomplete
  • During the Summer Semester testing will be closed 15 minutes before the office closes for that day.

Professional Services Testing Policies

In addition to following the Assessment Center testing policies, each testing vendor or sponsor has its own set of policies and procedures. If you are taking an exam through a third-party vendor, please review and follow their specific guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful testing experience.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity and compliance with the Parkland College Student Code of Conduct is expected of all students while in the Assessment Center. Suspected violations will be reported to the appropriate Administrators & Instructors.

Notice

To protect the integrity of the testing process, the Assessment Center employs video surveillance equipment that is monitored at all times.