Students Testing Information
How to Submit a Test Request
- Log into your MyState account
- Select Banner and go to myBanner for Students
- Under the Academic Records column, select View Class Schedule and Grades
- Select Current Semester. Your schedule will appear
- Locate the Test Request column on the far right of your schedule
- Click Submit Test Request for the correct course
- Enter the required information
- Check for accuracy and click Submit
- Completing the Test Request Form:
- Test Type: Select Online or Paper
- Test Location: Select DRC Testing Center, Home, or Instructor will Proctor. If student plans to use the computers at the DRC Testing Center for online test, select Testing Center as the location.
- Test Date: Enter the date of test. Test time will default to the regular class time. (Important: For classes that meet at different times throughout the week, make sure the date and time are both correct. If not, check the box marked “Class Schedule Conflict,” and input the correct date and time.
- Class Schedule Conflict Checkbox: student should only check this box for the following reasons: 1) extended testing time conflicts with another class, 2) the class meets on a differing schedule (as described above), or 3) testing time will occur outside of the Testing Center's office hours (M-F, 8-5pm)
- If you schedule your test for a time outside of the class schedule, explain the reason for the change in the Notes section. ***
- Test Taking Aids: This for students who have been approved for Reader/Writer accommodations only.
- Electronic Aids: This for students who have been approved for calculator/computer accommodations only.
- Notes Regarding Tests: Add information that will be important for the instructor or Testing Coordinator.
Deadlines for Test Requests
All test requests are due 3 business days in advance. Students who miss the deadline for a test request will test in the classroom without accommodations.
● Requests for Monday tests are due the prior Wednesday
● Requests for Tuesday tests are due the prior Thursday
● Requests for Wednesday tests are due the prior Friday
● Requests for Thursday tests are due the prior Monday
● Requests for Friday tests are due the prior Tuesday
Final exams operate under a different schedule. Requests for final exams must be submitted two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of final exams. See Testing Information for Final Exams
Testing Center Rules and Expectations
- Arrive on time. End-time for exams will not be extended for late arrivals.
- On the day of the test, students should arrive at the Testing Center 10-15 minutes early to get checked in.
- Student must present MSU or government-issued ID to test.
- All personal belongings must be placed in a locker and cannot be accessed until after testing unless prior approval is received from the DRC staff.
- Once testing has begun, the student cannot leave the testing room without approval.
- All electronic devices (phones, computers, tablets, watches, etc.) must be placed in a locker until after the student has turned in the exam. No oversized coats or hats will be allowed in the testing rooms.
- Students are monitored via video surveillance.
- Honor Code violations will be reported to the proper authorities.
Final Exams Testing Information
Testing Information for Final Exams for Fall 2025
December 3rd is a Reading Day. Final exams for Fall 2025 will be December 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11. The last day to submit a test request will be November 18th. Exams cannot be scheduled for Reading Day.
Final exams must be scheduled in accordance with the University Final Exam Schedule. Students who intentionally schedule exams for times other than the class's test time are subject to having their test request cancelled.
Final Exam Schedule from the MSU's Office of the Registrar, please click HERE.
Scheduling Exams
The DRC Testing Center will follow the University testing schedule; however, testing start times will be adjusted to accommodate for extended time for testers.
DRC Test Times: 8:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm.
Exams scheduled for...
- 8:00am will begin at 8:00am at the DRC
- 12:00pm will begin at 12:30pm at the DRC
- 3:00pm will begin at 3:00pm at the DRC
- 7:00pm will begin at 5:00pm at the DRC
Important Information:
- All final exams administered through the DRC Testing Center will be 4.5 hours (50% time) unless a student has additional time in their accommodation plan.
- Students are required to schedule all exams on the same day and time (see adjusted testing time at DRC) as the University's Exam Schedule.
- If a student has back-to-back tests where the first exam will overlap into the next exam (i.e. students who have 12:30 and 3:00 exams or students who have 3:00 and 5:00 exams), discuss alternate test times with instructors PRIOR to scheduling a test request. Once the student has been approved to submit an alternate test time, the student must include that information in the Notes section of the test request. If approval was not obtained by the student prior to scheduling the test request and selecting an alternate test time/date, the DRC Testing Center will comply with the instructor's request. This may result in the cancellation of a test request and the student will have to take the exam in the classroom without accommodations.
- To take final exams at the DRC, students must schedule exams through the Test Request System in Banner.
- If a test is scheduled incorrectly, instructors and the DRC have the right to deny a test request.
- If a student who is taking an exam with an earlier start time finishes before the classroom test time, the student will be required to stay at the DRC office until the students begin the exam in the classroom (ex. test starts at 6:30 in the classroom but starts at 5:00 at the DRC). During this time, students will not have access to cell phones or other electric devices.
The Instructor or DRC Testing Center May Deny a Test Request for the Following Reasons
- Student intentionally mischedule a test
- False information was provided to the Testing Center (ex. notes are allowed on exam) regarding the exam
- Student choses an alternate test time but did not receive prior approval from the instructor.
Rules for Final Exam Testing
- Arrive on time for exams. End-time for exams will not be extended for late arrivals.
- Proper identification must be provided (ex. MSU ID, state driver's license, state identification card)
- All electronic devices (phones, computers, tablets, watches, etc.) must be placed in a locker until after the student has turned in the exam.
- No oversized coats will be allowed in the testing rooms.
- Snacks and beverages are allowed at the discretion of the testing staff.
- Breaks will be limited and must be approved prior to leaving the testing space.