Test Proctoring Center
The Mesa Test Proctoring Center provides an inclusive and accessible testing center
that incorporates equity, universal design principles, and a space to support student
learning, cultivate course completion, retention, and academic goals. The test proctoring
center supports all San Diego Mesa College students while promoting a welcoming environment
and flexible testing options while maintaining academic integrity.
The center offers in-person testing for on campus and online courses requiring in-person
proctoring services. The center offers in-person makeup exams and remote proctoring
via zoom as a service for students who cannot test with the rest of the class due
to extenuating circumstances.
Services
Types of Test Proctoring Services
- Disability related exam accommodations (as authorized by DSPS Counselor)
- In-person Proctoring for Computer based exams
- On Campus Proctoring for Paper & pencil exams
- Instructor Approved Make up exams
- Distraction reduced environment (Access to noise cancelling headphones/ear plugs)
Procedures for Test Proctoring
- Students requesting testing accommodations due to disability accommodation must meet with their DSPS Counselor every semester to set up the test proctoring
services. DSPS students should complete the STUDENT TEST PROCTORING REQUEST at LEAST 5 business days (10 days for finals) in advance of the scheduled exam. This
form should be completed for each test where you will utilize the Mesa Test Proctoring
Center.
Please note: proctoring center will attempt to accommodate any requests as space permits - The test proctoring center is also available to faculty who want to support any students
experiencing extenuating circumstances beyond any authorized academic accommodation.
Faculty may request test proctoring at LEAST 5 business days in advance of the scheduled exam. Professors wishing to
request test proctoring support should submit the FACULTY REQUEST FOR TEST PROCTORING
Please note: proctoring center will attempt to accommodate any requests as space permits - Once the professor has been made aware of the test proctoring request; they complete
the:
FACULTY REQUEST FOR TEST PROCTORING - The Test Proctoring Center will contact the student to set up a testing appointment
based on the information provided on the Faculty Request for Test Proctoring form.
- The instructor will email the Test Proctor Center the exam and instructions (if this information was not already included in the Faculty
Request Form) along with any access codes (if applicable). The exam may also be uploaded securely on the Faculty Request for Test Proctoring
form.
- The student will enter Test Proctoring Center at the scheduled appointment day and
time, and will be provided with a copy of the San Diego Mesa College Academic Honesty Statement to read and acknowledge.
- When the student has completed the exam, the Test Proctoring Center will return the completed exam to the instructor.
Contact the Test Proctoring Center
Email: MesaTestProctoring@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-2780
Video Phone/ASL: 619-403-9547
Room: I4-405 (4th Floor of the Student Services Building)
