Student Guide to Testing Services

Hours of Operation

The office of Academic Services is open during regular library hours, Monday – Friday, and by appointment on Saturday. The use of Testing Services is by appointment only. You must request an appointment by completing the Student Exam Appointment Request form.

General Information

Students may take make-up, re-take, and special-circumstances tests in the Academic Services Center in 103 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 early 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).

The staff in Academic Services cannot accept homework assignments or special projects; check the professor’s policies for details about submitting your assignments.

Procedures: Information Provided by Your Professor

Once you request an appointment, your professor will be notified and asked to submit the test to our office.  It is your responsibility to contact your professor if you have any questions regarding the test(s) you will be taking in Academic Services, e.g., the dates you may take the test, the amount of time you will be allowed, and/or the aids (notes, textbook, scratch paper, calculator, dictionary, etc.,) you should bring. If you are unable to reach your professor, please contact Academic Services for assistance.

Once your professor has submitted an Academic Test Request Form providing 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 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.

Retrieval of Academic Tests

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.

Please make arrangements to meet with your professor/instructor to follow-up after you have completed the test in Academic Services.