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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Undergraduate Testing	Policy: 2227 (5.2.38)
Student Policies - Undergraduate Students	Originating Date: May 2018
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Undergraduate Affairs Committee Responsible Approving Agency: General Faculty Organization Related Documents: UNMC Accommodation Policy (ADA Policy)	Revised: May 2019 Revised: May 2024 (changes) Revised: August 2025 (administrative) (changes) Revised: November 2025 (changes)

Purpose

Establishes expectations for students prior to and during testing.

Scope

This policy applies to undergraduate students.

Policy

Testing processes have been established to ensure consistency in testing practices for didactic course content.

Accommodations

1. Students are required to adhere to the Accommodation Policy (ADA Policy) that is listed in the UNMC Student Policies and Procedures (see policy in related documents).
2. Students with accommodations must present their letter of accommodations from the UNMC Accessibility Services Office to the course coordinator at least one week prior to any exam for which accommodations are requested. Once the letter has been provided to the coordinator, the accommodations will remain in effect for the length of time specified in the letter or until the student in writing indicates the accommodations are no longer needed.
3. Accommodated students are expected to comply with timely arrival at the location for testing identified by the course coordinator.

Pre-exam

1. Students are expected to download the exam prior to arriving in the testing room so the test can begin on time. Students unable to resolve technical issues shall let the course coordinator know well in advance of the scheduled exam time so that a CON issued computer may be made available to the student for the exam.
2. Students shall bring a fully charged device and the charger to the exam.
3. Students will not be able to access the exam until provided the password by exam proctors. If students discover technical difficulties after the exam has been downloaded, students shall notify the proctor immediately.
4. Students shall arrive with sufficient time to stow personal belongings and be in the seat ready to begin at the designated start time.
   1. No study notes shall be accessible in the exam room.
   2. Student phones and smart watches are in off mode and stowed with other personal items.
   3. Personal calculators including cell phone calculators are not allowed.
   4. Winter wear, scarfs, hats, and visors removed, and hoodie head wear removed and stowed with other personal items.
   5. Personal items such as tissues, water, and cough drops are at the discretion of the proctor.
   6. Students can use personal noise-cancelling earplugs/headphones. No devices with Bluetooth capability or attached cords are allowed.
   7. No gadgets or electronic devices are allowed during testing unless specifically included in an accommodations letter.