This is a quick overview of policies and procedures for the Testing Center. For more information, please refer to the Testing Center website at http://testing.byu.edu. The Policies and Procedures link is located under the Faculty tab.
Test Scheduling
We strongly encourage you to schedule your tests early in the semester, as space is limited. You can schedule exams through the Testing Center website: Faculty >> Schedule/Edit Test Dates. https://testing.byu.edu/test-dates
- Choose the green button that says “Request New Test Dates at the Provo Testing Center.”
- Request your dates in the boxes provided. Recommendations for number of testing days are located on the right hand side of the screen.
- Late fees are hard coded for Fall and Winter semesters.
- Once you have submitted your request, your exam will show as “Pending” until an administrator approves your dates.
Number of Test Copies
When you deliver your tests, make sure you provide enough copies for your students. For a non-scored (NS) or a two-part test, one copy per student will be required. For scored tests, providing copies for 25–30% of your students is usually enough.
Test Delivery
Once your test has been scheduled, you will need to deliver the booklets to our office (265 HGB) before 12:00 noon the day before the exam is scheduled to start.
Test Pick-Up
Administered tests are available for pick-up at our office after 1pm the business day following the test deadline. Picture ID is required to pick up any tests. We allow TAs and secretaries to come in and pick-up tests, but all must present their ID and sign our pick-up roster
System Constraints
When writing a Testing Center scored test, please keep in mind the following system limitations:
- Maximum of 160 questions per test.
- Maximum of 10 options per question (A–J or 0–9). True and False are the first two bubbles of each line.
Final Exams
Scheduling for final exams will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and must meet the following criteria:
- All finals must be written so as not to exceed three hours.
- All finals must be scheduled by the first day of December for Fall Semester Finals and by the first day of April for Winter Semester Finals, however, finals may become full at any point during the semester.
- Final exams must be available through the entire finals week.
Final exams need to be delivered to our office by noon on the second to last day of classes.
Batch Test Scoring
We are able to score your objective (multiple choice) tests here at the Testing Center. Blue answer sheets are required and can be purchased from the Testing Center. Bring completed answer sheets, along with the test key (also on a blue answer sheet), and we will have them scored by noon the next business day. You will be asked to fill out a form with scoring information when you drop off the tests.
Please have students code in their student number or Net ID on their bubble sheets or the student will not receive a score.
Testing Center Hours
The Testing Center hours (where students go to take exams) are:
Fall and Winter Semesters
M: 8a to 7p, last test handed out at 6p
T-F: 8a to 10p, last test handed out at 9p
Sat: 10a to 4p, last test handed out at 3p
Spring and Summer Terms
M: 10a to 7p, last test handed out at 6p
T: 12p to 9p, last test handed out at 8p
W-Th: 10a to 9p, last test handed out at 8p
F: 8a to 5p, last test handed out at 4p
Sat: 10a to 2p, last test handed out at 1p
Admin Office Hours
The Testing Services Administrative Office (where you drop off/pick up exams) hours are:
Monday–Friday: 8a-12p, 1p-5p
CLOSED: During devotionals/forums, Saturdays, and all university holidays
Contact Information
Admin Office: 265 Heber Grant Bldg (HGB)
Manager’s Phone Number: (801) 422-6130
Secretary’s Phone Number: (801) 422-6147
Email: testing@byu.edu
Website: http://testing.byu.edu
Please do not give students the number for the Testing Center, as we experience a high volume of calls and use this line to serve faculty and other non-school tests.