The CSM Testing Centers provide facilities for faculty to schedule make-up tests and tests for Distance Learning, Online, Hybrid, and Independent Study courses.
Course Make-Up Tests:
The Testing Centers do not provide full-classroom testing services, but do administer course make-up tests for individual students who have received permission from their instructor. While most faculty only allow make-up testing under extreme circumstances, and require prior notice, students should check their syllabus for their professor's specific make-up policy.
The Testing Centers can not be responsible for:
- collecting homework or additional assignments from students.
- distributing homework or additional assignments to students.
Distance Learning, Online, Hybrid, and Independent Study Tests:
The Testing Centers can administer course exams for Distance Learning, Online, Hybrid, and Independent Study classes. If you are taking a course in such a format, you may be required by your instructor to take your exams at a CSM Testing Center. Your instructor will be able to provide you with information such as your exam dates, the length of the exam, any materials allowed, etc.
The Testing Centers can not be responsible for:
- collecting homework or additional assignments from students.
- distributing homework or additional assignments to students.
Taking Tests for CSM Courses at Remote Locations
College of Southern Maryland students who are unable to come to a campus testing center may request to have their exams proctored at another college or university test center with the approval of their instructor. For information on how to arrange a remote test site for a CSM course exam, please view the Student/Proctor Agreement Form below.
Students who wish to take their exams at a remote location are responsible for finding an appropriate proctor. Once an appropriate proctor has been secured by the student, both the student and proctor will complete their respective portions of the Student/Proctor Agreement Form, and then return the completed form to the CSM Testing Center.
If the course instructor approves of the chosen proctor, future exam materials can be sent to that proctor for the duration of that course.
Students who know that they will need the services of a remote proctor are encouraged to begin this process as early in the semester as possible. Please note that if you are planning on taking exams for multiple classes remotely, a completed Student/Proctor Agreement Form is needed for each class.
Helpful Tips
The CSM Testing Centers provide facilities for faculty to schedule individual Make-Up Tests and tests for Distance Learning, Online, and Independent Study courses.
Faculty Make-Up Tests:
Please be aware that the Testing Centers do not provide full-classroom testing services, but do administer make-up tests for individual students.
The Testing Centers will not:
- Collect homework or additional assignments from students.
- Distribute homework or additional assignments to students.
- Administer full classroom exams for courses that are not: online, hybrid, distance learning, or independent study.
Exam Submission Procedure:
- Ensure your syllabus clearly states your testing policy for all students.
- Fully complete a Testing Center Cover Sheet (found below).
All directions for test administration must be included on the Test Cover Sheet. This includes: course information, instructor contact information, materials allowed, time limit, deadline date, and ADA accommodations if applicable.
- Place all tests (ensuring there is at least one per student) and testing materials (class roster, SCANTRONs, etc.) in the test envelope. Attach the completed Cover Sheet to the outside of the envelope of test materials.
- Drop tests off at the Testing Center of your choice, and tests will be delivered to the necessary campus. Please be sure to allow at least 2 business days for test materials to be sent between campuses. Be aware that there is no campus mail service on Saturdays.
- For online exams that do not require any that any physical handouts be distributed, you can submit a completed Testing Center Cover Sheet and roster via email.
- La Plata - Testing_Center@csmd.edu
- Leonardtown - LEON_Testing_Center@csmd.edu
- Prince Frederick - PRIN_Testing_Center@csmd.edu
Exam Pickup Policy
- In order to preserve exam security, instructors who are unfamiliar to Testing Center staff or other affiliated support staff will be asked to provide photo ID when they come to pick up test materials.
- It is the instructor's responsibility to pick up their exams. The Testing Centers must be notified in advance if another department faculty member or CSM staff member will be picking up exams on your behalf.
Testing Center Exam Cover Sheets:
- Editable Version (pdf)
- Non-Editable Version (.docx)
Note: Printed copies are also available at Testing Centers.