Rules and Guidelines 

Testing Rules

1. Cell phones, pagers, I-Pods, and all other electronic devices are not allowed in the Testing Room. These items must remain with the receptionist and be turned off or set to silent mode.
2. Food and beverages are not allowed in the Testing Room or Tutoring Room. Please dispose of these items before entering the Academic Skills Center.
3. Coats, jackets, back packs, and all other personal items are not allowed in the Testing Room. Please place these items on the coat racks provided. Purses may be taken into the Testing Room if they are placed below the table or desk.
4. Children are not allowed in the Testing Room or Tutoring Room.
5. Students must present appropriate identification.  There are no exceptions to this rule. If you do not have the appropriate identification, you will not be allowed to test.
6. Calculators and ear plugs will be provided upon request.
7. Calculators are permitted for ACT COMPASS testing as long as they are not more advanced than a TI-86.
8. Proctored testers must allow themselves enough time to complete testing. No exams will begin within one hour of the Academic Skills Center closing.
9. Students caught cheating will have their test, notes, etc. confiscated and returned to the instructor. The instructor will be notified immediately.
10. Students who require untimed tests may do so with documentation and permission from the Academic Skills Center Manager.

Tutoring Rules

1. Tutoring is not a substitute for attending class. If a student does not attend class, he/she cannot participate in tutoring.
2. Students may only be tutored for classes in which they are currently enrolled.
3. Students may only receive one hour of tutoring per week per subject unless otherwise approved by the Academic Skills Center Manager.
4. If a student is more than 15 minutes late, his/her appointment is automatically cancelled. If a student misses two appointments, the Academic Skills Center staff has the right to deny the student future tutoring appointments. The student will then be permitted to use our services on a drop-in basis only.