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Take an Exam for an IU Indianapolis Class

Take an Exam for an IU Indianapolis Class

Take exams outside the classroom

Some instructors require students to take proctored course exams. A proctored exam is taken outside the classroom, but is administered and supervised by testing center staff. We offer four computer labs for students taking exams for specific courses at IU Indianapolis and IU Online courses.

Course exams are offered in the basement of the Engineering Science and Technology Building (SL070).

For parking information, please refer to the IU Indianapolis Parking and Transportation Services site.

Students needing Duo (2 factor authentication) access for SL070 testing should read this information from the IU Knowledge Base. The tester should have the Duo mobile application downloaded onto their phone or have a Duo token.

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides many resources for faculty wanting to create online assessments. Go to the CTL site for additional information concerning the integration of technology into your teaching and classroom assessments.

Check availability

The IU Indianapolis Testing Center delivered over 34,000 exams in 2023. We encourage students to schedule exams early using the REGISTERBLAST link in their Canvas course. Students are strongly advised to sign up for the Final Exam reservations as soon as possible to obtain their preferred date and time. Certain dates and times tend to fill up quickly.

For instructors: schedule a classroom testing session

Faculty and instructors should contact cltest@iu.edu to receive additional information about the classroom assessment option for testing. The default testing software for SL070 is CANVAS.

Faculty must schedule and administer at least one regular exam in our SL070 Testing Center to receive consideration to have their final proctored in our location. Finals week is a very busy time and priority must be given to our current faculty users. Submitting a late exam request do not guarantee that space is available during this week.

Registerblast is the new scheduling system utilized for resource and space management. Instructors need to schedule their testing sessions through this application. Additional information about the process can be found at https://servicenow.iu.edu/kb?id=iu_kb_search&query=registerblast&spa=1.

Instructors wishing to use software, other than CANVAS, must contact Leah Kirkpatrick (cltest@iu.edu) before the first week of classes for the current semester. The Testing Center will notify the instructor if the request is accepted and compatible with other programs used within the SL070 lab. The Testing Center works in collaboration with UITS to meet its' technology needs. Formal requests for software must be approved prior to being installed in the testing environment.

Tests, with extensive graphics/pictures, should format their pictures as .png extensions.

Faculty/Instructors are strongly encouraged to test their exams in the SL070 environment prior to opening the exams to students. Certain graphics may not be compatible with the lockdown browser utilized in the labs.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Closed Sunday and University Holidays.

For additional information, email Classroom Testing.

Hours of operation

Rules for using this lab

Students should register at least 24 hours in advance of their exam to reserve a seat.
CrimsonCard or a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID card, Passport, etc.) is required.
Students must register for their exam appointment using their @iu.edu email address.
Please place all personal belongings into your backpack prior to entering testing labs.
Sit in your assigned seat.
Do not open new desktop windows or applications while taking a test.
Do not use notes or other course material unless instructor approved. .
If you are taking a test that requires a calculator, it must be a TI-30Xa for math students and a TI-30Xa or TI-30X IIS for chemistry students. You may not bring the calculator cover inside the lab.
Keep your eyes on your own screen.
Talking is not allowed. If you need help during the test, raise your hand.
Stay until you finish the test. If you must leave the lab, raise your hand and the proctor will assist you.
Labs close at 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 6:00 pm on Friday and 3pm on Saturday during the regular academic year. Students must submit and close tests at that time. Failure to comply may result in campus security being called.
Please consider rescheduling your exam if you are feeling ill.
Phones are to be placed in lockers located outside the Testing Center.
Students need to show up promptly for the appointment.
NOTE: Testing Center staff has the right to request removal of disruptive students, who demonstrate aggressive behavior and/or fail to follow Testing Center policies and procedures. In extreme cases, police/security will be notified.

Students wishing to request an accommodation must contact Accessible Educational Services (aes@iu.edu, 317-274-3241, UC-100).

SL070 Testing Center Policies and Procedures

The Testing Center’s professional staff is committed to providing all test takers with a testing environment that is free from distractions. We will offer friendly service and outstanding support to all students testing in the Testing Center. We strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth in the National College Testing Association's Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary Test Centers. Our Testing Center follows standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Please familiarize yourself with the following procedures.

ID Verification

The Testing Center staff will verify every tester’s student ID (CrimsonCard) when checking in to the Testing Center to take an exam. Testers will not be allowed to test without a physical CrimsonCard.

Quiet and distraction free environment

With 133 testing stations in the SL070 Testing Center, there will frequently be many test-takers in the testing labs at the same time. Please be considerate to others and be mindful to keep noise and other distractions to a minimum. Staff members will monitor the testing labs to address your questions or concerns. Raise your hand if there is an issue that requires our assistance and we will quietly address the situation.

Testing aids and other materials

Bring only the materials that an instructor has allowed for a given test.

Calculators must be the type(s) specified by the instructor. Calculators with Internet capability are not permitted.
Some instructors provide a handout and/or set of instructions for taking an exam. These items must be returned directly to a staff member before checking out of the Testing Center.
Scratch paper is provided in the testing labs. If you choose to use scratch paper, you must place it in the trash receptacles at the check-out station. You are not allowed to take any scratch paper or other testing materials out of the Testing Center.

Personal belongings and electronic devices

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, electronic devices, cell phones, watches, Fitbits, wallets, purses or keys must not be brought into the testing labs Hats and beanies are not allowed in the testing area. Exceptions are made for religious headwear You must place all larger items in a locker.

Surveillance & monitoring

In addition to physical proctors inside the testing labs, the Testing Center also employs video surveillance and recording technologies to maintain an environment of academic integrity. Video surveillance will remain available for review for up to six months following each day's exams.

Student conduct and discipline

One of two actions will be taken based if students violate the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct as outlined on the Division of Student Affairs’ website while testing in the Testing Center. In some instances, a tester is allowed to complete the exam and then speak with a supervisor at the conclusion of the exam; whereas, in other instances a tester is directed to stop the test immediately and speak with a supervisor at that time. Regardless of the way the incident is addressed, a Testing Center supervisor will collect all pertinent information from the student, complete an incident report detailing the act(s) of academic misconduct and forward the incident report to the student’s instructor for his or her review. After reviewing the content in the incident report, an instructor must then take specific actions to determine whether or not the student did indeed commit an act of academic dishonesty, and if so, the instructor is authorized to impose a sanction or combination of sanctions for academic misconduct related to the particular course involved.

NOTE: Testing Center staff has the right to request removal of disruptive students, who demonstrate aggressive behavior and/or fail to follow Testing Center policies and procedures. In extreme cases, police/security will be notified.

Policies and Procedures

Handouts

Faculty must provide any handouts to be given to testers. The Testing Center will not create handouts.

No handouts, notes, or any other exam materials may be brought into the Testing Center by testers without approval of the Testing Center

The Testing Center cannot provide instructions for use of the handouts. This includes during check in and in the testing room. Any instructions should be included on the handout. Sometimes faculty provide paper handouts if graphic does not launch)

The Testing Center can collect handouts but cannot be responsible for ensuring students have followed directions or have completed the handout correctly, including putting their name, faculty information, and class information on the handout.

The Testing Center will make the handouts available for pickup by the faculty or the faculty’s designated representative or mail them via campus mail. Handouts must be picked up 5 business after the Testing Window closes. Handouts will be recycled after that time.

Testing center strongly encourages all handouts to be placed within the Canvas instance if possible. Vended software may not have the option.

Checking In

No hats, coats, jackets, phones, watches, wallets, keys, paper, headphones, earbuds, smart jewelry, smart glasses, or cameras are permitted in the testing rooms. These items should not be brought to the Testing Center, if possible. Any items must fit in a locker.

The Testing Center is not responsible for items left in lockers. It is the testers’ responsibility to lock the locker. Instructions are provided by each bank of lockers.

Hoodies must be worn with the hood down for the entire time the tester is in the Testing Center. Hats or head coverings may not be worn in the testing room. Religious headwear is acceptable, but subject to inspection.

The only items allowed are a physical CrimsonCard, DUO Tokens, DUO Token numbers on Testing Center pads, and an approved calculator if required for the exam.

The only approved ID is the physical CrimsonCard. Pictures of ID are not accepted.

The Testing Center staff reserves the right to refuse entry to any tester at any time

The Testing Center cannot provide help in setting up the DUO Mobile app or DUO token once the semester has commenced. Testing Center will have UITS staff on specified days to assist students prior to their testing appointment during the first 3 weeks of schools

Students will write down 3 DUO codes before entering the Testing Center. The use of a UITS token will be strongly encouraged and is the preferred method of obtaining a DUO code.

Suspected Incidents of Cheating

The proctor will alert a full time Testing Center staff member immediately upon a suspected incident

The staff member will investigate and if they agree, will fill out an incident report

They will forward the incident report to the faculty and document a copy in RegisterBlast

The Testing Center will not stop a test unless the testers actions are being disruptive to other testers

Disruptions

Any person disrupting the tests of others will be asked to stop the offending behavior. At the second offense, the person will be asked to leave the Testing Center area. This includes the hallways adjacent to the Testing Center

Talking loudly, discussing an exam that has been completed, or performing actions that disrupt others are examples of disruptions.

Disruptions will be logged in an incident report and forwarded to the faculty and if deemed severe enough to the Dean of Students.

The area is front of the Testing Center is considered a “quiet zone” during normal business hours.

New Tests

It is highly suggested that any new tests being given in the Testing Center be tested before the beginning of the semester.

Any additional software must be tested and approved by the Testing Center and Technology Services in the semester before the semester that the test will be given. UITS needs this time to get the software packaged and installed.

All administered tests need to have a faculty member on standby in the event that a testing malfunction involved software occurs. The Testing Center is not an authorized user of the content or settings.

Registration and Scheduling of Exams

Faculty must verify their dates and times within RegisterBlast prior to submission.

Limiting testing dates and times may impact the student’s ability to schedule during peak times as the Testing Center is a shared resource. A testing request does not guarantee seats. A student must register for a specific date/time to allocate that slot.

The Testing Center has the right to disapprove a test or recommend other options if the requests are in conflict with already approved tests.

Faculty should use a common naming convention to provide clarity for students and TC staff.

(ex. FA21 BIO-N 214 Intro to Genetics Test 1).