Assignment & Exam Policies

 

 

Student Testing Policy

 

Assessment is defined as: Evaluations or measurements used to document students’ academic readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or educational needs. 

Assessment takers are expected to comply with the Student Testing Policy when taking any assessment, as defined in this policy. Failure to adhere to the policy may result in an academic integrity policy violation inquiry. 

 

• Assessment takers are not permitted to take an assessment for any other student. 
• Assessment takers are not permitted to have another person take an assessment on their behalf. 
• During testing, assessment takers may not use the computer for any function other than completing the proctored assessment. 
• Assessment takers are not permitted to copy, reproduce, record, distribute, or disclose the assessment questions by any means or allow another individual to do so.
• Assessment takers with an approved accommodation are expected to notify their faculty of the specific assessment-related accommodations they need at least 24 hours in advance of the exam. This will help ensure that the accommodations are provided on time. 
• Assessment takers must immediately notify the proctor if they experience technical difficulties during an assessment. 
• To access the assessment, assessment takers must show their photo identification. Photo identifications should be the College issued Photo ID, or if necessary, an original, current (valid) ID issued by a city/state/federal government agency. 
  • You must use the name on your ID to register to test, and the photo ID must be clearly recognizable as you.
• For Assessments that require a webcam to ensure the best experience,
  • If a webcam is required, your face should be clearly visible.
  • Position the webcam so your face is centered in the frame the entire time you are signed in and complete your assessment.
  • Ensure all other computer applications are closed, and if required, anti-virus software is disabled before you begin your assessment.
  • Do not attempt to block the webcam's view by moving the device, blocking the webcam with a piece of paper or other objects, or sliding the cover over the lens.
  • Avoid leaving the view of the webcam, using unauthorized materials, moving in an unusual or excessive way, looking away from the screen, or speaking.

• There are two time constraints on the exam/quiz: when the exam/quiz deadline passes (that is, the date and time at which students will no longer be able to access the exam or quiz), and when the time limit on the exam/quiz has ended (that is, when the amount of time allotted for students to take the exam/quiz is completed). Students must be careful to leave themselves enough time to complete the exam/quiz before the deadline passes, and must be cognizant of the time limitations of the exam/quiz, as well. 
• Cheating hurts everyone. If you see it, report it. If you suspect another tester is attempting to create an unfair advantage or encounter any other attempt to violate the academic integrity policy, you are encouraged to report the activity to Hondros College of Nursing Officials. 

 

In-Person Assessments Require: 

• Assessment takers are expected to be on campus, in the designated testing area, and ready for the assessment at or prior to the scheduled start time of the assessment. The campus will use a process to determine on-time arrival. Assessment takers should expect the doors to the assessment environment to be closed at the scheduled start time of the exam. Students arriving after the doors are closed, regardless of check-in status, will be considered late and will not be permitted to enter the assessment environment, forfeiting their opportunity to take the exam. 
  
• Assessment takers may be required to wait in a designated waiting area outside of the testing environment prior to the testing time. 
• Assessment takers must take care of any personal needs (i.e., restroom) before entering the room for the assessment. 
• Assessment takers may not eat food or candy, drink, or chew gum during the assessment unless an approved accommodation requires it. 
• Assessment takers are required to utilize laptops/computers approved by the school with the appropriate lockdown platforms installed. Students who do not meet this requirement will not be permitted to take the exam. 
• For examinations delivered electronically via Examplify (the ExamSoft testing platform): students must bring a working laptop with the Examplify software installed that meets the technology requirements. 
• For paper-based testing, written responses to questions must be designated clearly. Students will record their name, the date and the course name and section number on each piece of paper. 
• Students must submit the exam by the conclusion of the testing period. If technical difficulty prevents a student from submitting the exam, the issue must be immediately documented by the proctor and elevated to the faculty member for next steps, which may include a resubmittal of the original exam immediately following the resolved technical issue, or a make-up exam offered if necessary. 
• If an assessment taker leaves the testing environment for any reason without permission, they are not permitted to re-enter the environment during testing. 
• If an assessment taker must leave for any reason during the assessment prior to completing the assessment, any personal items that were allowed to stay in the room must remain in the assessment environment until the assessment is completed by all students. The proctor has the discretion to approve a temporary exit from, and to allow the removal of any personal items from the assessment environment and approve their return to the assessment environment. 
• Makeup Exams – Makeup eligibility is determined by the following situations: 
  • Arrived late or exited early due to extenuating circumstances. - See the Extenuating Circumstances policy for additional information. Depending on the type of assessment, students must work with the Dean/Program Coordinator to determine if a makeup is allowed. 
  • Missed assessments due to extenuating circumstances - See the Extenuating Circumstances Policy for additional information. Depending on the type of assessment, students must work with the Dean/Program Coordinator to determine if a makeup is allowed. 
  • Arrived late or exited early without approval – No makeup allowed. 
  • Did not comply with provisions of the testing policy – No makeup allowed. 
  • Entrance Exams make-up will require the approval of the Campus Executive Director. 
  • Early exams/quizzes will not be given prior to the originally scheduled date. 
  • Unannounced or pop quizzes cannot be made up. 
• Within 24 hours of the missed exam/quiz, student must contact their instructor by phone, e-mail, or in-person and provide documentation of an extenuating circumstance for faculty to determine whether an extenuating circumstance exists and whether a make-up exam/quiz will be offered. If the student knows in advance of the exam/quiz that they will not be able to take the exam/quiz as scheduled, the instructor must be notified of the anticipated absence before the original exam/quiz is given. If a make-up exam/quiz will be offered, then students are generally expected to make up the exam within two business days of their return; the make-up date and time determination will be made by the faculty/dean. 
  
• For assessments with a scheduled break, you may eat or drink outside the assessment room during the break. Electronic devices are not to be used during scheduled breaks. Ensure that you have returned to your seat prior to the end of the break period. 
• During the assessment, only authorized resources and exam materials are permitted on your desk or workspace in the testing area. Unauthorized electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, calculators, cameras, smart glasses, pagers, wireless headphones, or other electronic equipment, are not allowed. 
  • Calculators, if allowed, along with writing tools and scratch paper will be provided by the campus. 
  • If you utilize scratch paper, you must: 
  • Not write on scratch paper until you have started the assessment. 
  • Write your name on the piece of scratch paper distributed once the assessment begins. 
  • Not copy or reconstruct assessment items during or after the assessment for any reason. 
  • Return all scratch paper to the proctor at the end of the assessment. 
  • Personal belongings are strictly prohibited in the assessment environment. This includes bags, backpacks, purses and wallets, cosmetics, including lip balm; any item that could be used to conceal your identity or an unauthorized testing aid. 
  • Personal items allowed to stay in the room will be placed in a designated location, and the student must prove that all electronic devices are turned off. 
  • Assessment takers should leave personal items in a locked vehicle, out of sight of passersby, or at home if they are not required for their time on campus. Hondros College of Nursing is not liable for any loss of, damage to, and/or theft of personal property left unattended by an assessment taker anywhere on campus, in the parking lot, or in a vehicle while complying with this policy. 
• Assessment takers may be asked to roll up their sleeves, empty their pockets, or remove their glasses to demonstrate that their person is free of any electronic devices or other prohibited items upon entry to the testing environment. 
  • Assessment takers who refuse to comply with the personal item expectations will be asked to exit the testing environment and will not be permitted to complete the proctored assessment. 
  • Assessment takers asked to roll up their sleeves who wear long sleeves as part of a modesty provision of a sincerely-held religious belief may request a private screening area. 
• Students are expected to wear their uniforms for any testing on campus, see Dress Code policy. 

Exceptions to personal belongings rule: 

• Personal Laptops that are approved by the institution for test-taking. When laptops/computers are provided by the institution, those must be used. 
• Cultural-religious attire 
  • Assessment takers may be asked to pull back their head covering and demonstrate that they do not have listening devices unrelated to a documented accommodation upon entry to the testing environment. 
  • Assessment takers who refuse to comply with the head check expectations will be asked to exit the testing environment and will not be permitted to complete the proctored assessment.
  • Assessment takers asked to pull back their head covering who wear the head covering as part of a modesty provision of a sincerely-held religious belief may request a private screening area.
• Campus-provided earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. 

Exiting the Assessment Environment at the end of the Assessment: 

• Log out of the assessment and leave the computer in place. 
• Turn in your scratch paper and remove any permitted personal belongings. 
• Quietly leave the testing environment as soon as you finish the assessment. 
• Students are not permitted to re-enter the environment during the assessment.

Late Assignment Policy (Classroom, Virtual Online Lecture Option, and On-Campus Labs)

All assignments should be submitted on time. Late assignments will lose 5% for each calendar day late. Assignments will not be accepted once the graded assignments are returned to the class. Due to their nature, pre-class assignments and in-class assignments (such as laboratories, in-class demonstrations, speeches, etc.) cannot be accepted late. No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class

Late Assignment Policy (Online) - For traditional online courses only

All assignments should be submitted on time. For each day late, assignments (including essays, papers, and other homework assignments) will be penalized by 5% of the assignment’s maximum score. Assignments will not be accepted more than 48 hours after the deadline. No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class.

Late Discussion Posts and Replies Policy (Online) - For traditional online courses only

Discussion forums posts and replies submitted after the discussion’s final due date will not be accepted for a grade. For each day late, an initial or main post will be penalized by 5% of the post's point value. Initial or main posts will not be accepted more than 48 hours after the deadline. Reply posts are not accepted late.