A missed test is defined as; any test to be written at a date and/or time that is different than the when the class is writing.

At the discretion of the faculty member, students may have the opportunity to write a missed class test in the Test Centre, pending seat availability. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

Step One

Faculty

1. It is the professor’s responsibility to identify which students are eligible to write a missed test following a class test.
2. Faculty members complete one entry per student per test on the electronic MS form. Full details for invigilation of this test are to be included on the form.
3. Faculty will access the link to the MS Form from ICE.
4. Faculty must be logged into your Durham College MS 365 account to have access to this form. The form can be found by clicking Resources, forms, and scrolling to the second page.  Click the word “owner” next to test centre.
5. The test must be attached when submitted.  If the test is on dc connect, a back-up paper copy is strongly advised. Passwords are strongly encouraged for DC Connect tests.
6. When the faculty submits the form, they will receive a link that they will be required to send to the student.  This will allow the student to proceed to step 2.  Students will not have access to the request site without the link sent by the faculty.

Step Two

Students

1. Once eligibility, deadline and link has been sent to the student, they can request a date and time to write.
2. Timelines for submitting requests: once a student receives the link from their teacher, they have 1 week to submit their booking request.  Requests must be submitted no less than 3 business days prior to the available session.
3. Tests are not confirmed until both student and faculty receive a confirmation email to their Durham College email.
4. Durham College students who fail to attend the Test Centre without prior notice are subject to a $10 No-Show fee, which will be applied to the student’s account.
5. Missed Tests can only be rescheduled with permission by their professor. A rescheduling fee of $25 would be required to be paid by the student if permitted to change the date once booking is confirmed.

Next Steps

1. When a student missed test request is received the office staff will verify against the form submitted by the faculty for eligibility.
2. If the student is listed as eligible and the date is within the parameters set by the faculty and TC availability, the office will book the student.
3. The office will send a confirmation email to both the student and faculty.
4. Once booked, all TC policies, fees and processes are in effect.

Important Notes

• Student photo ID is required. Original, hard-copy Government photo ID will be accepted.
• Arrival 5-10 min before confirmed appointment start time.
• Students are required to know their DC Connect log in information if the test is online.
• Laptops (for DC Connect tests) are required and must be fully charged. Power may not be accessible.
• Only water in a clear bottle (no labels) is permitted in the Test Centre (TC)
• Bluetooth devices are prohibited. Personal headphones or laptop mice must be corded.
• All hats and hoods must be removed and remain off for the duration of testing.
• All watches and smart devices must be off the body and in a locker. Phones must be turned off and placed in the locker.
• Late arrivals will be permitted entry at the discretion of the TC and/or teacher.  Only the time remaining in the test booking appointment will be available.  The no-show policy is in effect after 15 minutes and the fee is applied.
• Academic integrity is taken very seriously.  Violations will be reported.
• Disrespectful behaviour or harassment of fellow students, proctors or staff will not be tolerated.

Questions?

Please contact testcentre@durhamcollege.ca or whitbytestcentre@durhamcollege.ca prior to form submission.