The Saint Francis University Testing Center offers year-round paper-pencil and computer-based exams to Saint Francis University students and the general public.
Mission Statement: The SFU Testing Center is committed to providing high-quality test administration and exceptional customer service to SFU students, faculty, staff and the community. We provide a professional, secure, and accessible environment for testing and subscribe to National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Located within the Center for Academic Success (Francis Hall, 1st Floor), the Testing Center includes four distraction-reduced, camera-monitored testing rooms, as well as a larger testing room for administering standardized exams. First priority for the distraction-reduced testing rooms is given to students with approved, documented disabilities. Other students may make up missed exams upon instructor approval only. Lockers are provided for storing personal belongings during testing. A valid ID is required for all exams.
The Center provides the following testing services:
- Proctoring for SFU students
- Testing rooms are available by reservation for students with approved testing accommodations and for makeup exams as approved by the instructor. Accommodation students must have their documentation approved by April Fry (afry@francis.edu), Accessibility Services Coordinator, prior to testing in the Testing Center. Approved accommodation students may then take their exams and quizzes in the Testing Center and receive such accommodations as extended time on tests, reader, scribe, and a distraction-reduced environment. A student may also be approved to test in the Testing Center due to a short-term disability, such as a concussion. Any instructor with a student in his/her course who is approved for disability services will be asked to sign a form listing the permitted accommodations. Any SFU student missing a regularly scheduled exam due to a family emergency, serious illness, class trip, or sporting event also may test in the Center at the approval of the instructor. All testing should be scheduled at least two business days in advance; otherwise, space cannot be guaranteed. All students testing in the Testing Center must sign a testing waiver and abide by all Testing Center policies and procedures.
- Proctoring for students from other institutions
- Proctoring of Exams for Other Institutions - The Saint Francis University Testing Center is pleased to offer exam proctoring for students attending other institutions. Proctoring can be arranged by contacting Terri Kirby (tkirby@francis.edu, 814-472-3024). Cost is $20 per exam. Fees must be submitted prior to each test. It is the examinee’s responsibility to notify the college/company to send the exam and all necessary guidelines and instructions to the Testing Center. All exams must be scheduled at least one week in advance. Proctoring is not available on holidays or weekends. The student is required to present a valid government-issued photo ID upon check-in for each exam. The Testing Center will submit completed exams online, via email or regular mail. If any special mailing service is necessary (Next Day Air), the examinee will be responsible for the expense.
- Proctoring of SFU Exams at Other Institutions - At times a student may be unable to take an exam on campus, perhaps due to returning home and needing to satisfy an Incomplete course grade. The Saint Francis University Testing Center will be happy to assist the student in securing a test proctor at another institution. Fees for such testing will be the responsibility of the student. The exam will be obtained from the instructor, submitted to the outside institution, administered off-site, and returned to the instructor for grading. For assistance in making arrangements to test elsewhere, contact Terri Kirby (tkirby@francis.edu).
- Standardized testing for the following exams:
Contact Terri Kirby at 814-472-3287 or tkirby@francis.edu for additional information.