Test Center Procedures and FAQs
The University of North Georgia (91ÁÔÆæ) Testing Centers are governed by the best practices and, as such, take seriously our role of providing a secure test environment.
Check-In Process
During the check-in process, after storing all non-permitted items in a locker, staff will inspect any and all eyeglasses, permitted jewelry and other accessories to look for electronic devices/cameras that could be a security threat in protecting the integrity of content of exams administered.
Health and Safety Measures
- Hand sanitizer is available. Stations are located in and near our waiting areas, restroom entrances, lab entry and exit doors.
- Increased cleaning and disinfecting regimens in between all testing appointments.
- Candidates may wear disposable gloves during testing. Test center staff will inspect gloves both before and after the exam. Gloves must be disposed of in front of the proctor upon completion of the test.
Security Procedures
Listed below are security procedures to expect on test day. This security inspection will take a few seconds and will be done at check-in and again upon return from breaks before reentering testing lab.
- Raising slacks/pants leg above the ankles for visual inspection.
- Pull out pockets showing the cloth or placing hands in them for visual inspection .
- Raising sleeves to the elbow for visual inspection.
- Removal and/or inspection of accessories such as belt, scarf, vest, jewelry, cuff links, lapel pins, tie clips, and head/hair pieces, etc.
- Tattoo inspection.
- Jacket and hoodie inspection if allowed in testing room.
- Patting down yourself on legs, waist and covered parts of the arms.
- If required; being scanned with a metal detector wand.