Course Exam Services
PLEASE NOTE: The Vista Learning Hub located in Cypress Campus Center will now serve as the designated location for students completing
Standard Course Exams and Make Ups.
Accommodation Course Exam Appointments will take place in the Testing and Assessment Center located 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.
For all Standard Course Exams which including make ups and/or extended time, will be completed in the Vista Learning Hub (VLH) located in the Cypress Campus Center Building 17.
For students who have submitted proper documentation through our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) department and require an exam accommodation, will complete their course exam at the Testing and Assessment Center located in the Desert Willow Welcome Center, Room 221.
Same-day appointments for Accommodation 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 located in Cypress Campus Center Building 17 will now serve as the designated location for students completing Standard Course Exams and Make Ups.
Before students can schedule an exam at CES, as their instructor you must submit an Exam Form (linked below) for each student requiring a course exam service. The CES Teams only administers exams that are accompanied by this Exam Form (linked below) with specific instructions from you, 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. Please inform your student(s) to monitor their ACES student email with a link to schedule their appointment.
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:
Standard Course Exams and Make Ups
All course exam services including make ups and extended time, students will be completed in the Vista Learning Hub (VLH) located in the Cypress Campus Center.
Accommodation Course Exams
For students who have submitted proper documentation through our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) department, they have an option to complete their course exam in the Testing and Assessment Center located in the Desert Willow Welcome Center, Room 221.
Scheduling and Identification
All Course 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 (linked above under Faculty Resources). 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
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, or in a separate location in the Vista Learning Hub
- 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.