Course Exam Services
PLEASE NOTE: The Vista Learning Hub located in Cypress Campus Center will now serve as the designated location for students completing
make-up exams.
Accommodation Course Exam Appointments will take place in DWWC 221
UPCOMING CLOSURES (CES IS NOT OFFERED DURING COLLEGE CLOSURES)
Employee Development Day | Friday, October 30, 2026 | College Closed
Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | College Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 26-29, 2026 | College Closed
Winter Holiday Break | December 19, 2026-January 3, 2027| College Closed
CES services may be suspended for a day or longer based on operational needs, including staffing levels, testing center availability, and other related factors.
Course Exam Services (CES) offers proctoring for students enrolled in Northwest Vista College courses who have submitted proper documentation through our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) department.
Same-day appointments for CES (Course Exam Services) are not available. If an exam is due today and a CES request is submitted today, we cannot honor the request. In such cases, instructors must utilize alternative resources, as we are unable to accommodate same-day requests. All proctoring is only available in person, by appointment ONLY. DROP-INS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
A valid photo ID is required of all testers. NO EXCEPTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: The Vista Learning Hub will now serve as the designated location for students completing make-up exams
Before students can schedule an exam at CES, their instructor needs to complete the CES form online. The CES Team only administers exams that are accompanied by the Exam Form (see below) with specific instructions from the instructor. Once the Exam Form is submitted and reviewed, students will receive an e-mail to their student ACES e-mail with information on scheduling their exam.
To submit the online exam form, faculty will sign in to Microsoft 365 using their ACES e-mail and then sign in to ACES before the form launches. If already logged into Microsoft 365, it may take a moment to access the sign-in information before the page loads. Personal Microsoft 365 accounts cannot access the online exam form.
Student Guidelines for Course Exam Services
Welcome to Course Exam Services (CES). To maintain a smooth and fair exam process, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Scheduling and Identification
Exams are proctored by appointment only (Same-day appointments or drop-ins are not accepted). Students must schedule an appointment during the posted testing center hours of operation.
- Instructor must submit testing request. Once you receive a confirmation email from the testing center, you can schedule an appointment.
- Appointments should be made according to the parameters set by the course instructor.
- Ensure you arrive with enough time to complete your test.
- Students arriving 20 minutes past their scheduled appointment time will need to reschedule
- Same-day rescheduling is possible if there's an open slot that allows completion within the maximum allowed time.
Students must present a valid picture ID. CES cannot administer an exam to anyone without proper identification.
- Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license, student ID, or passport.
Exam Timing and Materials
Exam Duration: Students will be informed of the maximum time allowed by the instructor for the exam.
- All exams must be turned in by closing time, regardless of completion status.
Allowed Materials: Students may use only materials permitted by the instructor.
- Any other items, including food, drinks, cell phones, and other electronic devices, must be secured in a locker provided by the Testing Center Advisor.
- Students are responsible for bringing their own allowed testing materials, such as pens, pencils, scratch paper, and calculators.
Conduct in the Exam Area
- Students must maintain silence in the exam area.
- Talking or causing disruptions will result in the exam being collected and returned to the instructor.
- Students must stay in the examination area until the test is complete unless explicitly allowed by the instructor
- Leaving the exam area without permission will result in the exam being collected and returned to the instructor.
Academic Integrity
Students must follow the Academic Integrity Policy (F.4.2). Any issues of scholastic dishonesty, such as academic misconduct, cheating, or collusion, will result in the exam being collected and returned to the instructor.
- The instructor will be notified, and an Academic Integrity Report may be filed. Refer to the Student Code of Conduct for more details.
If you have a special issue, please see a Testing Center Advisor.
If you have any questions, please call 210-486-4346 or visit DWWC 221.