Distance Learning Examination Program

Brooklyn College is a participant in the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers. As a member of the consortium, we offer proctoring services to students who are taking online courses and who are visiting the city and need to fulfill an exam requirement for their out-of-state or international college or university.

Administration and Schedule

Since April 2005, the Office of Testing has been an active Distance Learning Test Center, with the capacity to test 28 examinees at any one time. We administer paper-based, computer-based, and internet-based exams.

Schedule

Distance Learning exams are scheduled according to demand and availability of testing space. To accommodate a high demand or conflicting testing dates and times, rooms are sometimes reserved on other parts of the campus for the test administration. Testing times are:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

We do not offer weekend test administrations.

Registration

Reservations for the exam administrations should be requested at least five business days prior to the exam date. Be sure to confirm with your school the date, start time, and time allotted for your exam.

To schedule an appointment, email testing@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

You will receive further instructions including directions to Brooklyn College once we have confirmed your test appointment.

Registration Fees

  • Proctoring fees must be paid at the time of the exam and are payable only by check, cash, or money order.
  • The examinee is responsible for any fees needed to return an exam either by USPS or via courier. If the sponsoring school (domestic only) does not provide a prepaid postage envelope for the return of the exam, a $10 shipping and handling fee is required.
  • All international examinees are responsible for any fees needed to return an exam by courier. Shipping payments can only be made by cash, check, or money order payable to BC Departmental Receipts.

What to Expect

As the test administrator, Brooklyn College will provide the following:

  • A secure area for storage and security purposes to prevent unauthorized access to the papers prior to and during the examination, and until all materials have been returned to the examining school
  • Signage to buildings and rooms
  • Quiet surroundings (no undue noise that may disturb students)
  • Comfortable room temperatures
  • Reception area in which examinees can assemble prior to the exam
  • A clock clearly visible to all examinees
  • A supply of #2 pencils, pens, and scratch paper
  • Access to phone, fax machine, and photocopier to facilitate the receiving and return of exams
  • Accommodations for examinees with disabilities

Special Accommodations

Examinees with a learning or physical disability may request special accommodations. Special accommodations will be provided once the examinee submits official documentation validating the disability and this documentation is approved.

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