Testing at the Exton Center
The Learning Resource Center provides a spacious, quiet and secure environment for students to take tests. If you miss an exam, need to take a distance learning exam, or a counselor informs you of special needs, you may be permitted to take the exam in the testing center.
Please note that our Instructional Assistants, who proctor all tests and exams, adhere to the college policy for Academic Honesty as stated in the student Handbook. They will report all violations of the policy to faculty involved.
What Students Need To Know To Use The Testing Service
Before you take advantage of our testing service, be sure you will be able to provide us with the following information:
- Bring a DCCC ID or valid state photo ID to the testing room.
- Know your instructor’s name.
- Know the Learning Center’s hours so you can plan to finish 15 minutes before closing. During break or between semesters, call (610) 450-6511 for the Learning Center’s hours.
- If a computer is required for your test, you will need to make a reservation to be guaranteed a computer. Please call (610) 450-6511.
- No electronic devices are allowed in the testing center (including PDAs, laptops, other wireless devices). Cell phones must be turned off and cannot be kept on top of your desk.
- Your test directions will be specified by your instructor and given to you by the staff in the center.
- Be aware of the dates that your test will be in the center. If you need an extension, ask your instructor before coming to the center.
- To respect other students taking tests, please do not bring children to the testing area.
Need Help Doing Better On Tests?
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Testing for DCCC Distance Learners
You will be given test dates with your syllabus. The instructor provides the testing center with a class list for each exam, which you initial at the time of testing. If you wish to test at an off-campus site, contact the Distance Learning Department at least one week before the start of the exam.
Please remember to contact the off-campus site 2 days prior to your intended test date in order to confirm the reciept of your exam.
Testing For Students Of Other Schools or Companies
The DCCC Testing Center at Exton does not provide services for outside testing. If you are a student at another college and need to take a test or if you need to test for a company at a local proctored site, you may use the DCCC Testing Center at Downingtown for your convenience.
Other Testing Services
Other tests such as college placement tests, the GED, and CLEP are administered by the DCCC Assessment Center. You should contact that center for a better understanding of their services.
Faculty Use Of The Testing Service
You must complete a Test Direction Form for each test or group of tests you bring to the center. Test direction sheets are also available in the testing room. Also:
- Your name must be on each test.
- Your students will not be permitted to leave with tests. All tests are held for pick-up or will be mailed to you.
- You must provide one test for each student. The testing center will not make extra copies of your tests.
- If you put student names on tests, the staff will only give tests to the students whose names are on tests.
- Please inform your students that a DCCC ID or valid driver's license is required to take your test.
- The Learning Resource Center is not able to proctor for entire classes, except for distance learning classes or individualized math classes.