Testing Center Student Guide

To help your exam go smoothly, please follow these steps: 

  1. Check for scheduling conflicts.  
  • Look out for overlapping exam times or time to get to the Testing Center.
  1. Get instructor approval
  • If you need to take your exam at a different time or date than your class, talk to your instructor first and get their approval.
  1. Schedule by the Deadlines: 
  • Fall & Spring Semesters: Schedule at least 1 full week before your exam date.
  • Summer Semester: Schedule at least 3 business days before your exam.
  • Finals & End-of-Semester Exams: Must be scheduled 3 weeks before finals begin — no exceptions.
  • Make-Up Exams: Held on Mondays and Fridays. You must schedule at least 2 business days in advance.
  • Arrive on time. You can check in for your exam up to 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
  • Running late or need to cancel? Call the Testing Center where you are scheduled to test. 
    • Central Campus Testing Center: (979) 458-1102
    • West Campus Testing Center: (979) 458-5689
  • During busy testing days and finals, exams may be held in alternate locations (i.e., MSC). Impacted students will be notified in advance.
  • Find your assigned Testing Center in your AIM portal or confirmation email: 
    • College Station campus or SSB location
    • College Station West campus or WTC location 
  • Lock up your electronics (phones, smart watches) and turn off all sounds, including alarms. 
  • Bring your own materials (scantrons, calculators, pencils, etc).
  • Have your photo ID ready (driver’s license or student ID).
  • You will be assigned a testing room and seat upon check-in.
  • Calculator lids
  • Food or drink with the exception of water, in a see-through container.
  • Hats, backpacks, bags
  • Cell phones, smart watches, tablets, or other communication devices
  • Non-essential items
  • Smart (A.I.) glasses
  • If you need to use the restroom, please notify the Check-Out desk.
  • If you noticed an error on your test, please contact the Check-In desk to resolve the issue as soon as possible. 
  • Ask the Check-In staff when you are concerned with an exam question, instructions, or the testing environment.
  • You must consult with the Check-In staff immediately if you need to stop the exam or need to leave the testing room for any reason. 
  • Once your testing time begins, it will not be stopped unless there are extenuating circumstances (i.e., building evacuation).
  • If you need to contact your instructor, please inform the Check-In staff so they can reach out on your behalf.
  • Do not go to your backpack before checking out. 
  • After you finish your exam
    • Collect all your belongings from the testing room. 
    • Return all exam pages and scratch paper to the Check-In desk. 
    • You may not keep any materials.

Located first floor of the Student Services Building (SSB). 

  1. Place your items in the lockers.
  2. Form a line at Check-In with your ID and all of your approved testing items.
  3. Go into your assigned room and take your exam. 
  4. When you are done with your exam or your time is up, go to the check-out desk.

Photo of Central Campus Testing Center Map

Located on the first floor of the West Campus Library (WCL). 

  1. Place your items in the lockers.
  2. Line up at Check-In with your ID and all of your approved testing items.
  3. Go into your assigned room and take your exam. 
  4. If you have any questions or concerns about the exam, go to the Troubleshooting Desk.
  5. When you are done with your exam or your time is up, go to the check-out desk.

Photo of West Campus Testing Center

Location and Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Central Campus Testing Center
Student Services Building, Suite 111
Check In Desk 979-458-1102

West Campus Testing Center
West Campus Library, Suite 125
Check In Desk 979-458-5687

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