Testing Proctoring in Disability Resources
This service assists instructors in providing approved academic adjustments to students, ensuring a structured testing environment that upholds the integrity of the academic process through continuous monitoring.
Location and Contact
Boone Campus: ODR Test Proctoring is located in Suite 112, Anne Belk Hall.
Hickory Campus: ODR Test Proctoring is located in Suite 1301D.
Email: odrproctoring@appstate.edu
Phone: 828-262-3056
Proctoring Hours
Fall/Spring
- Start Times: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am, 10:45 am, 1 pm, and 3:15 pm. Friday: 8:30 am, 10:45 am, and 1 pm.
- Exams scheduled past 5:30 pm (Mon-Thurs) or 4:00 pm (Fri) will be rescheduled to an earlier start time.
Summer 1 and 2
- Start Times: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am, 10:45 am, and 1 pm.
- Exams scheduled past 4:00 pm will be rescheduled to an earlier start time.
Final Exams (Fall and Spring)
- Start Times: 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- No exams will be given on Reading Day.
- Students with more than 50% extended time must start their exam at 9:00 am.
- Extended time will be given in accordance with the designated University exam schedule of 2.5 hours per exam, unless otherwise indicated in proctoring instructions.
- ODR may utilize additional space outside of our office for final exams.
Scheduling Tests in ODR
For Students:
- Boone Campus: Students must submit a test request via the Student Online Module five (5) business days prior to the exam date.
- Hickory Campus: Students must submit a test request via the ODR Test Request for Hickory Campus form five (5) business days prior to the exam date.
- By scheduling, both the student and instructor agree to comply with ODR policies and the University's Academic Integrity Code.
For Instructors:
- After a student submits a request, you will receive an email to confirm test details via the Instructor Online Module.
- Instructors must submit proctoring instructions at least two business days and the test materials two business hours before the test's scheduled start time.
- The instructor should contact ODR with any questions regarding proctoring instructions or submission of the test.
Non-Standard Test Requests:
- A Non-Standard Test Request can be submitted for extenuating circumstances where a test was not scheduled within five (5) business days of the date it should be taken, but it does not guarantee a proctoring slot. Find the Non-Standard Test Request form in the Request a Coordinated Accommodation tab of the Student Online Module.
- ODR Test Proctoring may be unable to proctor exams made through a non-standard test request. Students should communicate with their instructors to make alternative arrangements in case ODR cannot proctor the exam.
- Students and instructors will only be contacted with next steps should ODR be able to schedule the test at the requested date/time.
Policies and Procedures
- Academic Integrity: Any suspected violation of the Academic Integrity Code will result in the immediate termination of the test. All allegations are reported to the instructor and the Office of Student Conduct.
- Late Arrivals: Students must arrive no later than 15 minutes past their start time. Those arriving more than 15 minutes late are not guaranteed they will be able to take their test.
- Availability: Due to space and time demands, ODR cannot guarantee proctoring will be available for all requests. If ODR is unable to provide proctoring, students and instructors should make arrangements to provide the approved academic testing adjustments (e.g., in a space in the department, such as a quiet office, classroom, or conference room).
- Fragrance-Free Environment: Due to sensitivities, visitors are asked to refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, and other fragrances and to use unscented personal care products.
- Materials/Technology: Only materials indicated by the instructor are allowed in the testing environment. Personal belongings, including bags and electronic devices, will be placed in a secure location during the test. ODR can provide calculators, Scantrons, and computers for students per the instructor's request. ODR provides computers for students with approved assistive technology adjustments. ODR is able to proctor online exams administered through AsULearn or other course websites, such as through a publisher platform (Pearson, Macmillan, etc.).
University Closures and Conditions
ODR Test Proctoring is only available when the university is open for standard operations. If the university issues an Emergency Condition, ODR Test Proctoring will alert students and instructors about any affected tests. ODR cannot proctor tests during the duration of certain emergency conditions, even if students can safely come to campus.