GovState Test Proctoring Guidelines and Information
Testing Center for Faculty and Instructors
The GovState Testing Center is available to instructors who need a secure, proctored environment for makeup exams, retests, or testing with special accommodations.
What to Know Before Scheduling
- The Testing Center has 23 seats, with availability varying by date and time.
- Appointments are required for all exams.
- Walk-in and same-day scheduling are not accepted.
Instructors are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance to ensure seat availability for their students.
Instructor Responsibilities
Instructors who use the GovState Testing Center play an important role in making the process smooth for their students. Please review the following responsibilities before submitting an exam request.
Submitting an Exam Request: All individual and group proctored exam requests must be submitted through RegisterBlast at govst.edu/testing-center. Please allow up to one business day from the date submitted for your request to be reviewed and approved.
If the requested exam date does not allow enough time for the approval window, the exam deadline must be extended before the request can be processed.
Advance Notice and Seating Availability: All exam requests are subject to seating availability. Instructors are strongly encouraged to submit requests as early as possible.
- Standard exam requests should be submitted with as much advance notice as possible.
- Large group requests of more than 10 students must be submitted at least one month in advance. Because the Testing Center runs multiple simultaneous exam platforms, please allow students a minimum of seven business days to complete the exam.
Accommodations: The Testing Center may need to coordinate with the Accessible Student Services and Disability office to arrange suitable accommodations. Please be aware that this coordination can affect exam scheduling availability. Contact the Testing Center early if accommodations are anticipated.
Updating Exam Details: If any exam details change after a request has been submitted, such as a deadline extension, the instructor must update the exam request directly in RegisterBlast. Changes communicated outside of RegisterBlast will not be accepted.
Notifying Students: Once an exam request has been approved, instructors are responsible for notifying students that appointments are available for scheduling in RegisterBlast, along with any important exam details they need to know.
Testing Materials: All testing materials submitted to the GovState Testing Center will be retained for six months.
Example:
(Non - GovState Faculty use only)
Responsibilities of the Student:
- Students are required to schedule their exam with the Testing Center for in-person exams at the Testing Center. We do not allow "walk-in's" or same day scheduling.
- Students must present a valid photo ID for testing.
- Phones or other electronic devices are not permitted during a test unless approved by the instructor. Calculators on cell phones are not authorized for any test.
- All students must read the Testing Center Policies and Procedures before scheduling an exam.
- To schedule an exam date and time, please use REGISTER BLAST. Contact the Testing Center at 708.235.7555 or email testingcenter@GOVST.EDU if you need additional assistance.
Responsibilities of Testing Center Staff:
- Schedule and maintain all student testing appointments.
- Follow all instructions and details provided by the instructor.
- Phones or other electronic devices are not permitted during a test unless approved by the instructor. Any violation of this should be addressed immediately and reported to the instructor.
- Collect all materials from student once test is complete (exam, scratch paper, etc.).
- Tests are not to be administered if the instructor has not contacted Testing Center staff.
Contact Us
- School of Extended Learning
- Governors State University, Goodman-Malamuth Technology Building, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484
- 708-534-4099
- ContinuingEd@govst.edu