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AUTUMN 2021 Final Exams  

Students enrolled in Web courses and some Blended courses will be receiving information about Autumn 2021 Final Exam Block Scheduling from course instructors if testing in a college testing center is required. This year, to manage on-campus testing, these exams are being scheduled in two Blocks (Block 1 and Block 2). Block 1 classes will have students testing from Sunday (12/12) to Tuesday (12/14) of finals week while Block 2 classes will have students testing Wednesday (12/15) through Friday (12/17). 

  1. Find out from your instructor(s) which BLOCK your course(s) have been assigned to for your Web or Blended courses utilizing college testing centers for finals. Make a chart so you can refer to that when scheduling your exams.
  2. Use this link to schedule your exam https://www.registerblast.com/csccacademic/Exam/List
  3. Remember to select the appropriate dates based on which block your course has been assigned. If you are in multiple courses that are to be completed in a CSCC Testing Center, an appointment needs to be made for each exam in the assigned block for each course. Failure to do so may mean missing the deadline of your test. If you have questions about your classes’ Block Assignment, please ask your faculty member.
  4. Students having extenuating circumstances preventing them to test in the assigned Block should consult with their instructor. Instructors approving exceptions to the Block will complete a form for each student and those students will be notified with further instructions for scheduling. Most exam exception testing will occur on Saturday, December 18.

Student instructions for scheduling Final Exams

Academic testing is for distance learning course exams, students who have been approved to make up a classroom test, and students requiring testing accommodations who are registered with Disability Services.   Check your course syllabus or with your instructor to see if you need to take your exam in the Testing Center. Exams administered in the Testing Center are scheduled by appointment to provide a quality testing experience.

Testing in Your Columbus State Courses - AU21

You may see software names like "Respondus Monitor" and "Lockdown Browser" indicated on your syllabus for some classes. You may also have instructors monitoring testing through platforms such as Teams, WebEx, Collaborate, and Zoom. Your instructor will inform you of what testing/assessment methods will be used, and you will receive instructions on how to use the chosen software platforms, including practice tests and assistance with technology, as needed.  

Please note that your instructor will indicate in the course syllabus if your exam(s) are to be administered on one of the above mention platforms or in the Testing Center.  If you need to take your exam in the Testing Center, you will need to make an appointment to secure a seat; however, limited drop-in testing may be available – Contact the Testing Center for availability. (614) 287-5750

I need to take my exam in the Testing Center.  How do I make an appointment?

Students registered with Disability Services utilizing testing accommodations should follow the instructions provided by DS in their STAR form confirmation email when scheduling their academic tests. For more information contact disability@cscc.edu or 614-287-5089.

All Testing Center appointments are made through RegisterBlast.  Follow these simple steps to make your appointment.

Information you will need (you will find this information in your Blackboard course or Syllabus):

  • Cougar ID number
  • Course Information for exam you want to take (Format: HIST 1151)
  • Exam Name (Ex: Test 1, Quiz 2, Midterm)
  • Instructor’s Name
  • Exam Format (Online or Paper/Pencil)

Appointments to test in the Testing Center must be made 24 hours in advance of your desired testing date.

Two ways to schedule an appointment in RegisterBlast:

  1. Sign into Blackboard then select the Schedule Academic Testing link from the Tools menu (My CSCC tab)
    or
  2. If you do not sign in through Blackboard, you must first sign in with your Columbus State Username and Password in the upper right-hand side of the Exam Registration Page located at https://www.registerblast.com/csccacademic/Exam/List

Late-Arrival Policy: Please arrive fifteen (15) minutes before your scheduled appointment. If you arrive more than 15 minutes beyond your scheduled appointment time, you may be asked to reschedule.  If you are taking an exam on your deadline date and you are not able to test due to a late-arrival, you must reach out to your instructor for a possible deadline extension.

How to Schedule Your Exam

  1. Choose your Location from the drop-down menu
  2. Select a group from the drop down menu below Choose a Group (select CSCC Academic Exams1).
  3. When Choose an Exam appears, select the 2 Hour Exam (the actual exam duration your instructor allotted will override the appointment time).
  4. Click the Select a Date for your exam field to choose an available testing date from the calendar.
  5. Click the Choose a Time field to select an available testing time.
  6. Verify your name and CSCC email address is correct.
  7. (optional) If you would like to receive text messages, enter your mobile phone number and check the box agreeing to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (SMS Messaging Policy located at bottom of registration page)
  8. Read the Exam Guideline Acknowledgement in the scroll box.
  9. Check the box under the scroll box to acknowledge the guidelines.
  10. Complete the Needed Information.
  11. Click Add to Cart.
  12. If you need to add another exam, click Add Another Exam and repeat the previous process.
  13. Click Ready to check out.
  14. If you have completed all necessary registrations, click Complete Registration.
  15. Once you have clicked Complete Registration your confirmation email will appear on the screen. Upon a successful transaction you will receive an immediate email confirmation receipt.

 

What you will need when coming to the Testing Center to take your test.

Students will need to provide their 7-digit Cougar/Student ID number when coming to take exams.

A valid photo identification is required. If an individual does not have valid identification, an exam will not be administered.  Valid identification is a state driver's license, state identification card, and/or CSCC Cougar student identification card.

Policies

All students are expected to adhere to the CSCC Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity policies. Students completing exams for other institutions and organizations are also required to abide by the exam policies and procedures outlined by those organizations.  Anyone who violates these procedures will not be permitted to start or continue their exam session.  Violations will be reported to the Student Conduct office, the instructor and/or exam vendor.

Still Need Help?  Contact Us 

Contact Us (614) 287-5750 or testingservices@cscc.edu

 

Department Contact

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu