Testing Center

Students:

Seat reservations are made through the above links.

General Rules:

• Please present valid photo ID before testing.
• Please bring course information and instructor name.
• Please leave all backpacks, purses, cell phones, electronic devices, and any unapproved supplementary materials at designated areas at the WNC Testing Centers.  Only water is allowed - no other food or drinks are allowed during testing.

Appointments must be reserved over 48 hours before you plan to test.  Testing is available only during hours of operation.

Seating is limited at Western Nevada College’s Testing Centers.  Appointments are required.

Calculators: The Carson Campus Testing Center has basic calculators for use during testing.  For more sophisticated or scientific calculators, please see the library.

Our Testing Centers work closely with WNC’s  Disability Support Services to assist those in need of testing accommodations.

Instructors:

Please contact the Testing Center at testingcenter@wnc.edu if you have any questions.

If a test requires Respondus, please note that our WNC Testing Centers only provide Respondus LockDown Browser, not Respondus Monitor.

Important Information for WNC Instructors Regarding Testing Procedures

Student Retakes
For student retakes, please email testingcenter@wnc.edu with the necessary information.

Student Requirements
Students must adhere to the following rules when testing at WNC Testing Centers:

• Present a valid photo ID before testing.
• Leave all backpacks, purses, books, cell phones, electronic devices, and any unapproved supplementary materials in designated areas.
• Only water is allowed during testing; no other food or drinks are permitted.

Disruptive Behavior

• Testing Center staff will ask disruptive students to leave.
• If disruption continues, a member of the WNC security team will assist.
• Further disruption will result in intervention by Police Services.

Seating and Planning
Seating is limited at WNC Testing Centers. Instructors should plan accordingly to ensure students can access testing as needed.

Proctoring for Out-of-Area Students
WNC instructors are responsible for verifying and providing exam instructions to any out-of-state or out-of-service-area proctors for students unable to test at a WNC campus.

Testing Accommodations
The Testing Centers work closely with WNC’s Disability Support Services to ensure that students in need of accommodations receive appropriate support during testing.

For further questions or assistance, please contact testingcenter@wnc.edu.