OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Admittance will not be allowed without proper photo identification. Identification must be current. You may present an RCC ID card, driver’s license, passport or another form of government issued photo identification. Photo ID must be presented each time you take an exam. No cell phone photos of ID’s will be accepted. No one, other than the student who is taking the exam (and testing center staff) are allowed in the Testing Center.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Personal belongings including handbags, backpacks, cell phones, hats, coats, jackets, scarves are not permitted at your seat. There are no exceptions. If you choose to bring personal items into the Center they must be placed in the storage area provided. RCC is not responsible for personal property brought into the Center. Consider leaving valuables at home.
NO FOOD OR DRINK
No food or drinks are permitted in the Testing Center.
NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electronic devices such as cell phones, watches (of any kind) and MP3 players are strictly prohibited. Ear pieces must be removed. If you choose to bring these into the Center they must be placed in the storage area provided. All such devices must be powered off (not set to vibrate).
You may not keep a phone at your seat. Phones cannot be accessed for any reason. If you must be on call due to an emergency situation, contact the RCC Security Office before you accept your exam.
Possession of a cell phone or electronic devices on your person even if powered off will be considered a violation of policy and you will be asked to leave immediately without completing your exam. Your instructor will be notified.
TESTING MATERIALS
No books, notes, notebooks, calculators, flash drives or other materials are allowed during testing unless specified by your instructor in writing. If found, materials will be confiscated, you will be asked to leave immediately without completing your exam. Your instructor will be notified.
Students can use their own #2 pencils and assigned calculators, or the Testing Center can supply those materials. Only #2 pencils are allowed. No pens or mechanical pencils are permitted. Scratch paper will be provided by the proctor and must be turned in with the test.
TIME FRAME
It is your responsibility to allow adequate time to complete the exam. Testing Center hours are posted. Once a test begins it must be completed in the same sitting. You may not leave the room while testing.
NO BREAKS NOR RESTROOM BREAKS DURING TESTING
Once you have accepted your exam you may not leave the room for any reason including for breaks, drink water, or to go to the restroom. If you leave for ANY reason your testing session is terminated and you will not be allowed to continue the test. Students are advised to use the restroom before starting the exam.
If you require breaks during a scheduled testing session consult with the Office of Accessibility Services, instead of the Testing Center, to arrange your session.
CONDUCT
The Testing Center provides a quiet environment conducive for testing. Avoid distracting others. No talking is permitted in the test room, except when directed toward a proctor.
Any writing found on a student’s body (excluding tattoos) while testing warrants the immediate termination of their exam. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You will be monitored while taking the exam. You are expected to follow instructions given by Testing Center personnel.
Raise your hand and wait for the proctor to come to you if you need assistance during the exam. Do not communicate with anyone other than the proctor.