Academic Proctoring Services

All testing ends at 7:00pm Monday through Thursday. Academic testing ends at 5:00pm on Fridays.

Hours vary by semester. No students are admitted into the testing room one hour prior to closing.

When in the Test Center, all individuals must follow the Test Center rules:

• Registration is required. Testers may schedule an appointment prior to arrival or use a kiosk for walk-in scheduling. 
• Face coverings are optional, but highly recommended.
• All testers must present a current school or government-issued photo ID. School ID cards must have the current year or an expiration date. Government-issued IDs cannot be expired and must have a recent picture.
• All electronic devices and recording equipment are prohibited. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, cell phones, smart glasses, watches, fitness trackers, and any listening or recording devices. Students found with these items may be required to reschedule their testing appointment until they can comply with the electronic device policy.
• A Test Center locker will be provided upon arrival. All personal items must be placed in the locker including, but not limited to, books, notes, pens, pencils, calculators, cell phones, electronic devices, purses, lip balm, watches, wallets, and keys.
• All pockets must be empty and cell phones must be powered OFF inside the locker. Students are required to turn out pockets and conduct a self pat-down (arms, legs, waistline) for exam security prior to entering the testing room.
• No food or beverages are allowed in the testing rooms.
• Once students begin testing, they are not permitted to leave the testing suite without submitting their exam.
• Unless worn for religious or medical reasons, all hats and head coverings must be removed and stored in a locker. Testers are required to demonstrate that no recording or listening devices are present in their ears (by patting their head covering or showing their ears to a testing administration in a private setting).

Students must speak with their instructor and request their exams to be sent to the Test Center. Registration is required and can be made prior to arriving or using our check-in system.

What is the Test Center contact information and location? 

Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) 359/366

Email: testcenter@howardcc.edu 

Phone: 443-518-1200 (option 5)

What do you need in order to take an academic exam at the Test Center?

1. A valid, government-issued photo ID or a current HCC student ID to test. Student IDs must have the current semester sticker displayed to be considered valid
2. Be prepared to put all items in a locker
3. Know your professor's name and the name of the test you intend to take

Staff will enforce the exam deadline given by the instructor. Please confirm the deadline of the exam with your professor prior to your arrival. All exams must be turned in to Test Center staff at the posted closing time regardless of the exam time limit.