Quiet Testing Centers
The Quiet Testing Centers provide an equitable environment for Vernon College students who have approved exam accommodations due to a disability related need. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for students with disabilities while upholding exam integrity.
We highly encourage students and instructors to discuss required exam accommodations each semester and to determine if the student will be using the Quiet Testing Center, or if the instructor will be able to provide the approved accommodation(s) in another setting (such as the classroom, a conference room, in an office, or online).
Scheduling Exams with the Quiet Testing Centers:
Exams must be scheduled at least three business days in advance by the student.
Schedule your exams at the same time and date as the rest of the class. When scheduling at a different time than your class, you must obtain prior approval from your instructor.
Any changes in exam day or time require at least three business days notice and advance approval (obtained by the student) from the instructor.
Exams can be scheduled in-person at one of our Quiet Testing Centers, via e-mail, or online.
Students are responsible for checking their class schedules and planning to take their exams within time frames that allow for the extra time that might be required. If a student knowingly schedules during a time frame that does not allow the full allowed amount of time, the student may not receive their full extended time.
It is the student’s responsibility to be sure that all exams are scheduled with sufficient time to be finished before 5:00PM, unless previously approved by Quiet Testing Center staff.
Consider scheduling all your exams at the beginning of the semester so that you don’t miss the scheduling deadline and risk having to take an exam without accommodations.
Quiet Testing Center Locations & Hours
Vernon Campus: Wright Library, inside the PASS Department
Century City Center: Northwest Lobby
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Friday 8:00AM – Noon (Fall & Spring Semesters)
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM – 5:30PM, Closed on Friday (Summer Semester)
If you have any questions about testing in our Quiet Testing Center, please call us at (940) 696-8752 Ext. 7154 or e-mail us. For specific student accommodations related questions, please reach out to the Office for Students with Disabilities.
Testing in the Quiet Testing Center:
Students are expected to arrive a few minutes before their scheduled exam time in order to prepare for testing. Studying should take place before entering the Quiet Testing Center.
Testing time will begin at the scheduled time – extended time will be cut if the student arrives late.
If a student has not arrived and started their exam within 15 minutes of the scheduled time, the exam will only be administered upon written or verbal permission from the instructor.
No book bags, purses, cell phones, smartwatches, etc. will be allowed in the testing area.
Students will be allowed to use only the items the instructor has approved in writing for use on the exam.
PASS Department staff reserve the right to inspect pockets, coat pockets or hats before or during testing.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the restroom before arriving to the Quiet Testing Center. The Quiet Testing Center does not have the authority to allow restroom breaks, unless there is an official accommodation approved by the Office for Students with Disabilities. Any instance of unapproved restroom breaks will be noted to the instructor.
The Quiet Testing Centers are monitored by staff through video cameras and assigned proctors.
Students are responsible for following instructions on the exam and will assume any penalties that occur due to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Students will be allowed to use only the amount of time allowed under agreement with student’s accommodations.
Questions? Contact the Quiet Testing Center:
Abbi Cove, ADA Testing Specialist
Email
(940) 696-8752 Ext. 7154
Century City Center - Room 114
Amanda Tyler, Tutoring Center Coordinator
Email
(940) 552-6291 Ext. 2309
Vernon Campus - Wright Library, Room 217