Testing Services

(Policies for students scheduling a test with the Testing Center can be found by clicking the "Learning Accommodations Testing - Students" link on this page.)

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. In order to receive further information about the process for accommodating students with disabilities, please contact David Anderson, Director of  the Student Disability Resource Center, at 478-445-5931 in 109 Russell Library.

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. 

Tips for filling out the Test Summary form:

• Please verify that the student selected the correct date on their request. If the student submitted for the wrong date, please notify the Center for Testing immediately. 
• Indicate the length of time you will allow the class to take the test. Please do not put the students' extended time in the "Total minutes allowed for class" section; only put the amount of time the class will receive. We will determine the appropriate amount of extended time the student should receive based upon his or her accommodations letter.
• Accommodations allowed for the test must be based on the student's accommodations letter from the director of the Student Disability Resource Center.
• Any test materials/resources that all class members are permitted to use during the test, such as notes or calculators, should be indicated. Otherwise students will not be allowed to use such materials on the test.
• If the test is online, please include the platform, password, and any other information on the form that may be necessary for the administration of the exam.
• Students who receive stop-the-clock breaks will receive double time on online exams to ensure that they are able to take breaks and receive their full extended time. 

Submitting the Test 

The test may be sent to the Center for Testing by email or it may be delivered by the professor/staff or the student in a sealed envelope. The test will be returned to the professor by the method indicated on the Test Summary form.

Please have all tests, test summary forms, and testing materials to our office at least 48 hours before the test. 

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 Testing Center:

1.  Please submit all testing requests AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the test. The day you submit and weekends do not count as business days. 
2.  Do not schedule any tests more than 4 weeks in advance of the test.
3.  Our hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday. All testing starts 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 are less than one hour may be scheduled for 3:00 PM. Please make sure to schedule your start time so that you are finished by 5:00 pm.
4.  If you are unsure of the date a professor may schedule a test, go ahead and schedule it for the day you think it might be.  We can always reschedule if you find it will be a different date, but we cannot schedule you if it is sooner than 5 days.
5.  Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule a test, submit a new Testing Request form and, in the box at the bottom, state that you are rescheduling a test and the date it was previously scheduled for.
6. If you have a class conflict, you will need to contact your professor to coordinate a different time for you to schedule your appointment. You must get approval from your professor before scheduling a different date and time than the class.
7. Please refer to our Policies and Procedures document for a detailed explanation of the Center for Testing policies and procedures.

Scheduling Regular Exams 

To schedule a regular testing appointment, please click the following link: Student Accommodations Testing Request Form. 

How to Schedule FINAL EXAMS with the Testing Center:

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. The available blocks for scheduling final exams are as follows: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.

Reminders: 

1. You will need to select the closest time slot to your class testing time to avoid any scheduling conflicts. 
2. If you receive double time, you will need to select the earliest start time to ensure you receive your full extended time.
3. If your exam is in the late afternoon or early evening, please note you will need to select the 2:00pm time. Please communicate this information with your professor before scheduling this time. 
4. If you have more than two finals in one day, or if your accommodation will cause a time conflict, contact your professors to see how they want you to manage this.
5. The Final Exams schedule can be found at www.gcsu.edu/registrar.
6. Registration for final exams opens on November 1, 2025, and registration closes on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
7. You must use the final exams registration link below in order to secure your spot for finals. Any requests using the regular testing request form will not be approved. 

Please submit all final exam testing requests no later than December 1, 2025 by 5:00pm. After this date and time, registration will be closed. This is the last day to schedule, and it helps us ensure we have the space and professors have enough time to make preparations. 

Scheduling Final Exams

To schedule a final exam appointment, please click the following link: Student Accommodations Testing Request Form. 

Please contact the Testing Center at (478) 445-5016 or 112 Russell Library 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 and can be accessed here.

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.