Testing Services

About Testing Services

The Bryson Testing Center provides a quiet, secure environment for placement testing, make-up exams, credit-by-exams, and testing for students with accommodations. We administer more than 1,000 exams each year to MTC and OSU students.

Before Your Test

• Bring a valid photo ID (for example: driver's license, school ID, or PowerSchool profile printout with photo).
• Schedule an appointment, as walk ins can only be accepted under specific conditions.
• Testing accommodations must be arranged through the Disability Services Office before your appointment.

Managing Your Appointment

• Use the link in your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
• If you need to cancel on the day of the appointment, contact the Testing Center directly.

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Testing Center Policies

Most students will find the information they need on the individual testing pages. The policies below provide additional details about Testing Center procedures, security requirements, accommodations, and student responsibilities.

Check-In Procedures

• Present a valid photo ID at check-in. CCP students without a photo ID may use a school-issued student profile printout that includes a photo and full name.
• Place phones (ringer off), smartwatches, and personal belongings in a secure locker before testing. Keep your locker key with you during testing.

Permitted and Prohibited Items

• Bring only materials approved by your instructor or testing provider; approved materials may include items such as calculators, notes, or a personal laptop.
• The Testing Center provides pencils, scratch paper, basic calculators, graphing calculators, and desktop computers.
• Earplugs and wired earbuds are available upon request. Personal earbuds, headphones, or other noise-canceling devices are not permitted.
• Water in a lidded container is permitted.
• Food and other beverages are not permitted unless specifically authorized.
• Cell phones and electronic devices (including photo/video capturing devices, fit-bits, calculator watches, smart watches, Google glasses, etc.) are not permitted

Disability Accommodations

• Arrange testing accommodations through Disability Services before your testing appointment.
• Testing Center staff cannot provide accommodations that have not been approved through Disability Services.

Scheduling Policies

• Walk-in placement testing is available when workstations are open; appointments are strongly recommended.
• All other testing services require an appointment.
• Use the link in your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
• Contact the Testing Center directly if you need to cancel at the last minute.
• Students with more than two no-shows in a semester may lose Testing Center scheduling privileges.

Testing Environment, Breaks, and Emergencies

• Notify the proctor immediately if you experience a technical issue or emergency. Staff will document the situation and assist according to college policy and exam provider rules.
• Breaks are allowed only when authorized by the exam, instructor, testing provider, or approved accommodations.
• Leaving the testing center without authorization may result in your testing session being ended.

Test Security

• Testing sessions are monitored to protect exam integrity.
• Testing materials, scratch paper, and exam content may not be copied, photographed, recorded, shared, or removed from the Testing Center.

Testing Irregularities

A testing irregularity is any event that disrupts the testing process, violates testing rules, or may compromise the security or integrity of an exam. Examples include:

• Using unauthorized materials, including notes, phones, smartwatches, AI tools, websites, or other unapproved aids.
• Receiving or attempting to receive assistance from another person.
• Communicating with another person during testing.
• Copying, photographing, recording, or removing any part of a test or scratch paper.
• Accessing unauthorized software, applications, or internet resources.
• Failing to follow Testing Center rules or staff instructions.
• Impersonating another test taker or allowing another person to test in your place.
• Engaging in disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior.
• Leaving the testing room without permission when breaks are not authorized.
• Attempting to manipulate or bypass testing or security systems.
• Possessing prohibited items during testing.
• Any situation in which exam integrity cannot be verified.

If a testing irregularity occurs:

• The exam may be stopped.
• The incident may be documented and reported to the instructor, testing provider, or appropriate college office.
• Academic consequences are determined by the instructor, department, testing provider, or program.
• Placement, certification, or other secure exam attempts may be voided if exam integrity cannot be verified.

FERPA and Privacy

• Student records such as testing appointment information, accommodation information, and testing results are protected under FERPA.
• Information is shared only with authorized college personnel for placement, grading, accommodation administration, or official record-keeping purposes.

Scope of Testing Center Assistance

• Testing Center staff can assist with testing procedures and technical issues.
• Testing Center staff cannot explain test questions or discuss implications of test scores.
• Questions about exam content or results should be directed to your instructor, advisor, or testing provider.