Proctored Testing | Office of Student Accommodations & Testing | Wichita State University

1. Notify your instructor in advance that you would like to utilize Proctored Testing through the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing.
   
   • Instructors will submit details through the Test Information Form.
2. All exams require an appointment with the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing. Students must schedule the appointment.
   
   • Even if you are receiving accommodations, you must make an appointment and remind your instructor to send exams.
3. Register and schedule your exam through RegisterBlast to secure a testing appointment time.
   • Please see the section How To Schedule for detailed steps on how to schedule.
   • If the course you are wanting to schedule for is not listed, choose the college associated to you with the “Instructor/Class Not Listed” option. You will be asked to reply to your confirmation email with the course you are desiring.
   • Check our test pricing guide to see examination fees. No fees will be charged to students registered for accommodations who are requiring accommodated exams. Fees are subject to change without notice.
4. Review testing guidelines set forth by your instructor, including permitted items, etc.
5. Review OSAT's General Testing Policies page, as you are responsible for knowing and understanding the guidelines.
6. The Office of Student Accommodation & Testing's hours of operations are:
   • MGeneral Office: Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
   • WSU Testing Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:15am – 5:00pm 
   • General Public Testing Hours: Tuesday – Thursday from 8:15am – 5:00pm
7. Confirm your appointment time via your confirmation email.
8. Familiarize yourself of where the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing is located in the Shocker Success Center, Suite 118. Click here to locate the office.

Schedule an Exam

Arriving to the Proctored Testing location:

1. Report to the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
2. Bring your WSU ID or government-issued ID (State License, Military ID or Passport) for verification.
3. Turn off all electronic devices and remove watches before entering the testing location.
4. Food and drinks are prohibited within the testing location, unless approved by an OSAT staff member.
5. No other items may be brought into the testing location, unless specified by your instructor.

Checking In:

1. Please check in with the testing coordinator, assigned staff member, or proctor in the testing location.
2. Turn off all electronic devices and remove watches before entering the testing location.
   • Effective Oct. 3, 2022: The Office of Student Accommodations & Testing will scan each examinee with a metal detector wand prior to entering the examination room. This process has been established to verify that no electronic devices are being brought into the room. Examinees requesting to opt-out of the wanding for medical or safety reasons (such as pregancy, inserted medical devices, etc.) must  request this accommodation through our office at least one week prior to the exam. Examinees who refuse to be wanded without an approved accommodation, will be required to reschedule their test.
   • Effective Nov. 7, 2025: The Office of Student Accommodations & Testing will have operating metal detectors within the testing facility. Each examinee will pass through the scanner before entering the examination room. This process has been established to verify that no electronic devices or harmful equipment are being brought into the room. Examinees requesting to opt-out of the metal detection for medical or safety reasons (such as pregnancy, inserted medical devices, etc.) must request this accommodation through our office at least 48 business hours prior to the exam. Examinees who refuse to pass through the detectors without an approved accommodation, will be required to reschedule their test or cancel their appointment.
3. The testing coordinator, assigned staff member, or proctor will confirm your identity with your WSU ID or government-issued ID..
4. You will be given instructions associated with your examination and check any permitted items, such as your calculator.
5. You will be asked to put your personal belongings inside a locker and walk through the metal detectors. You will then give the locker key to a staff member
6. You will be directed to the examination room and to the designated seat.

At Your Seat:

1. Follow instructions provided on the examination.
2. Start your exam.
3. Complete and submit your exam according to your examination's instructions.

Checking Out:

1. Upon completing and submitting your exam, make sure you gather your permitted items and walk to the front desk.
2. The testing coordinator, assigned staff member, or proctor will finalize your check out and will let you know if you need anything else or answer OSAT-related questions.
3. Your locker key will be returned to you so that you may gather your personal belongings. You are allowed to leave the key in the locker as you leave the testing area.
4. Exit quietly as others may be taking examinations at that time.