Testing Services

(Policies for students scheduling a test with the Testing Center can be found by clicking on the Center for Testing's Policies and Procedures document.)

The Center for Testing provides testing services for students with disabilities who need specific testing accommodations such as extended testing time, low distraction testing environment, and the use of assistive technology. To qualify for these services, students must have been determined eligible by the Student Disability Resource Center. For additional information regarding the process for accommodations, please contact David Anderson, Director of the Student Disability Resource Center, at (478) 445-5931 or visit Russell Library, Room 121.

Professors must submit a Test Summary Form for each student and for each testing appointment. This requirement applies to all exams scheduled through the Center for Testing, including any future exam appointments requested by the student. A new Test Summary Form is required for every testing appointment to ensure that accurate exam instructions, approved accommodations, testing times, and authorized materials are provided for each exam. Before submitting a Test Summary Form, please review the section titled "Tips for Filling Out the Test Summary Form." Once you have reviewed this section, please refer to the section titled "Submitting the Test Summary Form" for instructions on completing and submitting the form.

Tips for filling out the Test Summary form:

• Review the student's accommodation letter to ensure that any approved testing accommodations align with the accommodations authorized by the Student Disability Resource Center. Testing accommodations must be based on the student's official accommodation letter issued by the Student Disability Resource Center. The Center for Testing will provide only those accommodations that are listed in the student's current accommodation letter issued by the Student Disability Resource Center.
• Verify that the student selected the correct testing date and time on their request. If a student submits a request for the wrong date or time, please notify the Center for Testing as soon as possible.
• Indicate the amount of time allotted for the class to complete the exam. Do not include the student's extended testing time in the "Total Minutes Allowed for Class" section. Enter only the standard testing time for the class. The Center for Testing will determine the student's approved extended time based on their accommodation letter.
• List any materials or resources that students are permitted to use during the exam (such as calculators, notes, formula sheets, textbooks, etc.) on the Test Summary Form. Students will not be permitted to use materials that are not specifically authorized on the form.
• For online exams, provide all information necessary for test administration, including the testing platform, password, access instructions, and any other information necessary for the successful administration of the exam.
• Students approved for stop-the-clock breaks will receive double time on online exams to ensure they are able to take their approved breaks while still receiving their full extended testing time.
• If you have questions regarding accommodations, testing procedures, or exam administration, please contact the Center for Testing at (478)-445-5016 for assistance.

submitting the test summary form

To request testing services, professors should complete the Learning Accommodations Test Summary Form and submit it to the Center for Testing. The student must contact the Center for Testing for an appointment within the date range set by the professor. 

Submitting the Test 

Exams may be submitted to the Center for Testing by email at gctesting@gcsu.edu, or delivered by the instructor, staff member, or student in a sealed envelope. Completed exams will be returned to the instructor using the method indicated on the Test Summary Form.

Please ensure that all exams, Test Summary Forms, and any authorized testing materials are submitted to the Center for Testing at least 48 hours before the scheduled testing appointment. This advance notice helps ensure that accommodations, testing materials, and exam logistics can be properly arranged.

If you are a student who receives testing accommodations, as approved by the Student Disability Resource Center, you will need to follow the steps below to schedule a testing appointment.  If you have not been approved for accommodations, you will need to contact the Student Disability Resource Center.

How to Schedule Regular Exams with the Center for Testing 

The Center for Testing's Policies

1.  Please submit all testing requests AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the test. The submission date and weekends are not counted as business days. 
2. Do not schedule any tests more than 4 weeks in advance of the test.
3. The Center for Testing's hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All testing appointments begin at 8:30 AM. 
   • If you have an 8:00 AM class, you will need to schedule for 8:30 AM. 
   • All appointments for 3:00 PM or later must be scheduled for an earlier time. Only short quizzes that can be completed in less than one hour may be scheduled for 3:00 PM. All testing must be completed by 5:00 PM.
4. Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule a test, submit a new Testing Request Form. In the box at the bottom of the form, indicate that you are rescheduling a testing appointment and include the date of the original appointment. 
5. If you have a class conflict, you will need to contact your professor to coordinate an alternate testing time. Instructor approval is required before scheduling a testing appointment at a different date or time than your scheduled class.
6. Please refer to our Policies and Procedures document for a detailed explanation of the Center for Testing's policies and procedures.

Scheduling Regular Exams 

To schedule a regular testing appointment, please complete the Student Accommodations Testing Request Form. 

How to Schedule FINAL EXAMS with the Center for Testing

Final Exams Block Schedule

Please be informed that due to limited seating and space at the Center for Testing, we will be implementing block scheduling for final exams. This is to ensure a smooth and organized testing process for all students. Please note that final exams are scheduled from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026. Students must schedule their final exam appointments within this testing period and select one of the available testing blocks. The available blocks for scheduling final exams are as follows: 

• 8:00 AM

• 11:00 AM

• 2:00 PM

*Please note that some final exams may be scheduled before the official final exam testing period of December 8, 2026, through December 11, 2026. If your final exam is scheduled before these final exam dates, please submit your request using the regular exam request form linked above rather than the final exam request form.

Reminders: 

1. Select the testing block closest to your class's scheduled exam time to help avoid scheduling conflicts.
2. If you receive double time accommodations, you must select the earliest available testing block to ensure you receive your full extended testing time. Please contact the Center for Testing if you have questions about scheduling.
3. If your final exam is scheduled for the late afternoon or early evening, you should select the 2:00 PM testing block. Please communicate this arrangement with your professor before scheduling your exam.
4. If you have more than two final exams on the same day, or if your accommodations create a scheduling conflict, contact your professors to determine how they would like you to manage the situation.
5. The Final Exams Schedule can be found at www.gcsu.edu/registrar.
6. Registration for final exams opens on November 2, 2026, and registration closes on December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
7. You must use the Final Exam Registration Form to reserve a final exam appointment during December 8, 2026, through December 11, 2026. Requests submitted through the regular Testing Request Form will not be approved for final exams. 

Please submit all final exam testing requests no later than December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. After this deadline, registration for final exams will close and no additional requests will be accepted. Meeting this deadline helps ensure adequate testing space is available and provides instructors with sufficient time to prepare and submit exam materials.

Scheduling Final Exams

To schedule a final exam testing appointment for December 8, 2026, through December 11, 2026, please complete the Student Accommodations Testing Request Form. 

Please contact the Testing Center at (478) 445-5016 or email gctesting@gcsu.edu if you have questions.

Taking tests can often create anxiety in the test-taker.  Below are some test-taking tips as well as information on how to manage test anxiety.

If you have any anxiety about taking tests, there is a great article about managing anxiety on the Brown University website.  It is written by Cecelia Downs.

You can also click here to read some great test-taking tips.

Also, if you are a GCSU student, check out the Counseling Center's website as they offer help for testing anxiety and other personal issues: www.gcsu.edu/counseling.