Testing Center Policies

• General Information
• Student Information
• Faculty Information

General Information

• Location: Room 301, BYU--Salt Lake Center at Triad
• Phone Number: (801) 933-9401
• Fax (801) 933-9455
• World Wide Web: http://ce.byu.edu/sl
• Email: slc-testing@byu.edu

Hours:

• Monday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. (Last tests handed out at 6:15 p.m.)
• Tuesday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (Last tests handed out at 8:45 p.m.)
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Last tests handed out at 11:45 a.m.)
• Closed Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to Noon during Devotionals and Forums

Administrative Hours:

• Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Closed Saturday and all University holidays
• Closed Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to Noon during Devotionals and Forums

Student Information

• Academic Dishonesty
• Final Examinations Policy
• What you need to take a test
• Procedure for Taking Tests
• Calculators and PDA's
• Cell Phones
• Locating Scores Via the Internet

Academic Dishonesty

As a student at Brigham Young University, you are bound by the Honor Code to conduct your life ethically and honorable. Additionally, for your won happiness and well-being, we hope that you will avoid any behavior which could be considered dishonest. For the purposes of the Testing Center, we consider the following to be academically dishonest:

• Copying from another person's work during an examination
• Allowing someone to copy form you during and examination
• Using unauthorized materials during an examination
• Taking an examination for another or permitting another to take an exam for you
• Obtaining or providing to another an un-administered test or answers to an unadministered test
• Removing or attempting to remove a test, its answers, or any portion thereof from the Testing Center

Consistent with the expectations of the University Honor Code, individuals caught engaging in any of the behaviors described above will be referred to the Honor Code office and to their instructor for appropriate disciplinary action.

Final Examination Policy

Final examinations will be given at the times shown in the schedule. Examinations are not given early. The examination periods are firmly scheduled parts of the semester; you must not make plans that interfere with these important academic activities. If illness or other uncontrollable circumstances prevent you from taking an examination at the scheduled time, you are responsible to inform the class instructor as soon as possible. In such a circumstance, your instructor may choose to give the grade of "Incomplete" to you provided you have been attending class and that you are not failing the course. An "Incomplete Contract" must be prepared and signed by both you and the instructor and submitted to the BYU Salt Lake Center.

Classes will meet at the regular class times during reading and final exam days. Final exams for BYU Salt Lake Center classes are conducted during the last class session. Should a conflict arise between the schedules of a day class final exam on campus and a BYU Salt Lake Center exam, priority rests with the day class exam. It is the responsibility of the student to make the conflict known to the BYU Salt Lake Center instructor so an alternative time can be arranged.

For uncontrollable circumstances which warrant consideration for taking an exam at a time other than the scheduled time, a request form is available in the library. Both instructor and student must sign this form and provide a valid reason for requesting the exception.

What You Need to Take a Test

Before you come to take your test, make sure you have the following:

• Your Student ID card or a government-issued ID card. We can't take credit cards as ID.
• A #2 pencil, if you are taking a mutiple-choice test. If you don't have a #2 pencil, you may purhcase a pencil at the Testing Center for 25 cents. We do not have pens available for sale.
• Any other mateirals necessary for your test as authorized by your teacher. You will not be able to use any materials which you teacher did not authorize. Also, you will not be allowed to go out to get anything you have forgotten once you check out your test. If you need to get something, get it before you come.
• Money for any late fees. Som teachers allow an extra day for their test to be taken if their students pay a late fee. If you are taking a test on a late day, make sure you have the money to pay the fee. You may pay with cash or check.
• Plenty of time to take your test. Please note the time the Testing Center closes (click here for times). Yu will not be allowed to stay and finish your test after the Testing Center closes nor will you be allowed to take the test home to finish it and return it in the morning. When our clock says its time to close all tests will be collected.

As a reminder, please make sure you observe all BYU Dress and Grooming standards. If you are in violation, we will not allow you to take or finish your test and you will be reported to the Honor Code Office.

Procedure for Taking Tests

1. Show your government-issued picture ID or BYU Student ID card.
2. Have your scratch paper ready to be stamped.
3. Turn off your cell phone or any other electronic device. Cell phones must not be answered during testing.
4. Purchase a pencil or rent a calculator (.25 cents) before you enter the testing room.
5. Pay any late fees.
6. Once you begin your test, do not leave the testing room. There are no exceptions.

Calculators and PDA's

We are aware of the increasing number of students using PDA's. Since these devices are capable of storing almost any type of data, you cannot use your PDA unless your teacher has classified your test as open book. If the test you are taking is not open book, you are not allowed to use your PDA for any reason, not even as a claculator. If you need a calculator for your test, we will be happy to provide one for you for 25 cents.

Cell Phones

Before entering the testing room, you must turn off your cell phone. Any use of a cell phone is strictly prohibited. If you cell phone rings while you are taking a test, you cell phone will be confiscated.

To Locate Scores Via the Internet

1. Log on to Route Y.
2. Enter Net ID and Password
3. Click on the Testing Services link.
4. Choose your class.
5. View your test score.