The SDS Office provides a quiet, distraction-free testing environment. Testing in our office also allows students to have extended time for exams. The following are guidelines to help everyone understand their part in the SDS Office testing procedure.
Scheduled exams are to be taken in our office at the same time as the class exam unless there is a conflict with the student's schedule. When a schedule conflict occurs, an arrangement will be worked out between the student and the professor in advance. This can be found on the accommodation sheet the professor signs, and an alternate time will be listed if needed. The professor can discuss this with the office if they prefer a certain time.
The Responsibilities of the Students:
- It is the responsibility of each student to notify the professor if they typically take exams in the SDS Office. The student will present the professor with an accommodation form to sign to notify the professor that they are using this service.
- The student will schedule all exams with our office. They can call, email, or leave a voicemail in order to schedule exams. We ask that students give us TWO days' notice so we can notify the professor that we need a copy of the exam.
The Responsibilities of the SDS Office:
Once a test has been scheduled by the student, the testing center supervisor will email the professor to notify him/her that we need a copy of the exam.
Exams can be delivered:
- Via the professor
- Emailed to msu.accesstesting@murraystate.edu
- Faxed to the Office at 809-4339
- The exam is sealed and locked in a filing cabinet until the time of the test.
- We do not copy any exams without the instructor's permission.
- A student worker will return the completed exam to the professor or designated person as soon as possible.
- Some students need a reader during their exam. All readers are staff members or graduate students. Undergraduate student workers are not allowed to read exams to our students nor do they work in the testing center.
- If you have more than one student taking the same exam, they will not be allowed to sit near each other.
The Responsibilities of the Professor:
- If you give pop quizzes, please notify us so we can make some type of arrangements.
- We assume that all tests are closed book, closed note exams. If you allow open book, open note exams, please let us know.
Final Exams
During finals week we proctor approximately 600 exams. We try to schedule these exams at least a week in advance to make sure everything runs smoothly during that hectic time. We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and assistance during this time.
The SDS Office Policy on Cheating
We have a zero tolerance policy on cheating. If we suspect a student of cheating, we will gather up all notes and testing materials and return everything to you to take the appropriate action.