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Test Centre Code of Conduct

Niagara College Test Centres strive to create testing environments that support a wide range of students and that adhere to Niagara College’s Academic Honesty Policy. The Test Centre applies your instructors’ expectations for behaviour in the classroom and communicates and enforces these expectations through the Test Centre Code of Conduct.

Any behaviour or use of aids that contradicts the Test Centre Code of Conduct and/or Niagara College's Student Code of Conduct will be reported to your instructor.

In booking with the Test Centre, we ask that you familiarize yourself with these policies in advance of your test. If you have any questions regarding any of these policies, please contact the Test Centre.

The Test Centre Code of Conduct is as follows:

  • Tests must be booked 8 days prior to requested test date and finals require 14 days advanced notice.
  • Valid photo ID must be presented.
  • Late arrivals of 30 minutes or more must get permission to write, no additional writing time will be given. Exception – professors can stipulate no late starts.
  • The Test Centre is a scent free zone; no perfumes, cologne or scented products are permitted. Wearing scents may result in cancellation of your appointment.
  • Once your test has begun, you need to provide notification to Test Centre staff when you are leaving the testing environment for a washroom break, or when you have completed your test.
  • Repeated and lengthy washroom breaks will be documented and discussed with your professor.
  • Test Aids – (e.g. notes, study material, internet access, etc.) cannot be used without permission from instructor.

The following are not permitted in testing rooms:

  • Electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, smart watch, ear buds, tablets, laptops),
  • Food and drink (water only; must have secured lid),
  • Bags, purses, coats, etc.

All items will need to be stored and silenced in designated areas. Staff will not monitor incoming phone calls. Please note that the Test Centre is not responsible for lost or stolen property.