Scheduling with OA Testing Center
STEPS TO SCHEDULE AN EXAM WITH OA
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Communicate alternative testing accommodations with instructor and determine if the OA Testing Center will be needed to proctor exam. NOTE: OA Testing Center only provides proctoring for in-person courses and does NOT accommodate virtual proctoring (ex. ProctorU).
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Complete OA Exam Request Form in AIM 3 business days in advance of regular semester exam/quiz or 15 business days before a final exam.
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Arrive at OA Testing Center on time with necessary materials.
AFTER REQUEST IS SUBMITTED
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OA Proctoring Coordinator will review request and schedule the exam based on details provided by student and instructor.
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An email will be sent to student's AU email with the scheduled date and time of the proctored exam.
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Be sure to double check your date and time. Exam times may differ from your class time due to conflicts with class schedules and OA availability.
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Students can also opt in to receive Text Message reminders along with the email.
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How to Opt In to Text Reminders
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OA will secure a copy or access to the exam.
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If possible, arrive early with your Photo ID for check-in with your proctor. Click Day of Exam tab for more helpful information.
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After completion, the OA Testing Staff will return the exam to your instructor for grading.
Day of Exam Reminders
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Arrive on time.
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Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will be marked "No Show".
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Please see OA Testing Center Polices on Late Arrivals and No Show.
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Photo ID is required to take exams with OA.
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Bring all approved materials/items for exam.
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Restroom breaks will be limited to 5 to 10 minutes.
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Excessive breaks may be reported to instructor.
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No food or drink in proctor room unless student has food/drink accommodations.
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No tobacco-related products allowed.
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Exams must be completed during approved testing time including bubble sheet.
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All exam pages and scratch paper must be returned to proctor.
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No materials can be taken from testing room.
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Communicate exam issues promptly to the proctor for resolution.
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No additional access will be given if not reported.
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Any questions for instructor can be written on the exam or instructor Communication Form.
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Student will contact the instructor after completion of exam.
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No texting or calling instructors during the exam.
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OA makes every effort to ensure students abide by The Student Academic Honesty Code. Any suspected violations will be reported to faculty.
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If you are unable to attend your scheduled exam, please notify your instructor and oaexams@auburn.edu ASAP.
Scheduling
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Student must have approval from instructor before scheduling exam with OA.
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3 business days for regular exams and quizzes (Saturday and Sunday are NOT business days).
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15 business days for finals. Exam should be scheduled same day and time as the rest of the class.
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OA may adjust your request depending on your class schedule, available proctors, and/or space.
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All communication for scheduling will be done through student AU email.
Late Requests
- Requests 1 business day in advance or the day of exam WILL NOT be accepted.
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Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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OA will schedule late requests if space, staff, and exam are available.
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Contact instructor for other arrangements.
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If all other options have been exhausted, exam may have to be taken with instructor without accommodations.
Late Arrivals
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Late arrival for exams will result in reduction of time.
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After 15 mintues students will be marked a "No Show" and instructor will be notified.
- If student arrives after being marked No Show, student has the option of using remainder of time ater signing a waiver with OA Testing Center.
No Show
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Missing an exam with OA is treated the same as missing it with your instructor.
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Student will need to contact instructor to discuss the course make-up policy.
Make-up Exams
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OA requires permission from instructor before rescheduling.
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No make-up exams will be proctored during Finals week.
