Student Guide for Makeup Exams – Testing Services

Hours of Operation

The office of Academic Services is open during regular library hours, Monday – Friday. The use of Testing Services is by appointment only.

General Information

Students may take make-up, re-take, and special-circumstances tests in the Academic Services Center in the Library. You may take advantage of our services if you miss a mid-term, final, or other important test in the course of the semester if permitted by your professor/instructor. Students with documented disabilities and special testing accommodations (i.e. extended time or a quiet location) must arrange to take their exams with DSS.

Arrive on time to take your test and present your Trinity photo identification when requested.

Please note: If you have documented disabilities, your exams will be administered by Disability Student Services (202-884-9227).

Procedures: Scheduling an Appointment

Students must meet with their professor/instructor to request a makeup exam;
The faculty will complete the Faculty Request for Student Makeup Exam form;
The student will receive an email linked to Student Makeup Exam Request form;
The student must complete the form including selecting days/times the student is available to take the makeup exam;
Testing Services will follow up with the student to confirm the appointment;
The student must report to the Testing Center (LIB 104) for makeup exam appointment;
Testing Services will collect the exam materials and return them to the faculty.

Once your professor has submitted a request with details about your test, the staff in Academic Services will adhere strictly to your professor’s written instructions. They cannot administer tests on unauthorized days, allow the use of unauthorized aids, or grant extra testing time unless specified by appropriate documentation for students with disabilities.

Procedures: Trinity’s Honor Code

The office of Academic and Testing Services adheres to Trinity’s Academic Honor Code and students are expected to follow the Honor Code guidelines as described in the Code of Conduct for Students. Our staff will report unusual circumstances such as use of unauthorized materials to the faculty.

Procedures: Confidentiality & Security

The staff in Academic Services will maintain the strictest security and confidentiality of your records. Following the test, the staff will collect the test materials and return them directly to the professor/instructor based on the agreement made with them.