Testing Center Student Guide

What is the Testing Center?

The A&M-Texarkana Testing Center offers testing services to both students and the wider community in support of educational, personal, & career goals. Our center serves as a testing site for national, statewide, and university testing programs.

How can we help students?

The Testing Center offers:

• Make-up exams
• Accommodated Exams

There are no fees for course exams.

How do I register for an exam?

All students must register for an exam using the easy step-by-step exam registration portal, RegisterBlast. We recommend logging in via your Canvas account: select Testing Center on the left-side navigation panel, then follow the prompts.

Please note:

• Scheduling is required. No walk-ins.
• Exams must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
• Students must obtain permission to take an exam from their instructor. Students without permission will not be able to register.

What if I can’t see my exam when registering?

• Make sure you are using your ACEmail address to register.
• If you don’t see your course or exam as an option, contact your professor to ensure you are on the list of students allowed to take the exam for that course and exam.
• If you are on the list, please contact the Testing Center.

What do I need to bring?

• Photo ID required (Government ID or Student ID)
• Items authorized by the professor (Unauthorized items will not be allowed.)
• Course name and number for the exam

What is not allowed?

• No cellular phones
• No electronic devices
• Browsing other sites while testing
• Any items not listed in exam instructions

Security and Check-in

• Examinees may be asked to turn out their pockets during check-in.
• Examinees may be asked to remove their glasses to check for devices.
• Examinees may be subject to metal detection using a wand.
• Personal items must be stored in secured lockers on site.

How am I proctored?

Expect proctors to actively monitor the testing area. In addition to physical proctors:

• Cameras are monitored by staff and by software enhanced monitoring (AI).
• All computer screens are remotely viewable and monitored at all times.
• Microphones are in operation throughout the center.

What if I’m caught Cheating?

• Violations of the Student Code of Conduct or any Testing Center policies will be reported to the course instructor and/or dean.

What if I miss my appointment?

• If circumstances prevent you from keeping your appointment, please notify the Testing Center as soon as possible.
• Examinees MUST reschedule within 24 hours.
• A $5.00 fee is required on your 2nd reschedule request. The fee may be Paid Online by using the link below or by selecting “Pay Online” from the Testing Center website. The fee is nonrefundable.

• No Shows will be reported.

How do I receive accommodation for testing?

• Students with accommodations can contact the Disabilities Office at (903) 223-3062 or accommodations@tamut.edu.
• Accommodations MUST be in place two weeks prior to scheduled appointment.