Scheduling an Exam with OA Testing Center
Steps to Take 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
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Complete OA Exam Request Form in AIM (see instructions below) 5 business/7 calendar days in advance of exam
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Arrive at OA Testing Center on time with necessary materials
How to Submit Request in AIM
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Log in to AIM Student Portal
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Click Alternative Testing under My Accommodations
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Select Class in the drop down menu and click Schedule an Exam
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Provide exam details and click Add Exam Request
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If you have any scheduling conflicts, such as back-to-back classes, please make a note of it in the Additional Note field.
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After Request is Complete
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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 you 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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OA will secure a copy or access to the exam.
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If possible, arrive 15 minutes early with your Photo ID for check-in with your proctor.
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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 15 minutes late run the risk of being marked "No Show"
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Photo ID is required to take exams with OA
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Bring and use only 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 Testing Center
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Unless you have food/drink accommodations
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No tobacco-related products allowed
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Complete exams during approved testing time including bubble sheet.
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Return all exam pages and scratch paper 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 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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If you are unable to attend your scheduled exam, please notify your instructor and oaexams@auburn.edu ASAP
OA Testing Center Policies
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Student must have approval from instructor before scheduling exam with OA
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Exam should be scheduled same day and time as the rest of the class
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5 business days (7 calendar) for regular exams and quizzes
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20 business days (refer to “Important Dates” in AIM) for finals
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Late requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
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Requests 1 business day in advance or the day of exam WILL NOT be accepted
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Contact instructor for other arrangements
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Exam may have to be taken with instructor without accommodations
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Late arrival/No Show
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If a student is more than 15 minutes late for their scheduled start time, the exam will not be administered
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Student will be marked as a No Show and their instructor will be notified
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Rescheduling of exams requires instructor approval
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OA may adjust your request depending on your class schedule, available proctors, and/or space
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Student’s AU email will be official mode of communication. We cannot communicate with non-AU email addresses to protect your privacy
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Make-up exams
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Missing an exam with OA is treated the same as missing it with your instructor
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Students must follow the make-up policy detailed in course syllabus
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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
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OA only provides proctoring for in-person courses and does not accommodate virtual proctoring (ex. ProctorU)
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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.