Off Campus Testing

Can't make it to the main campus for placement testing? Don't worry! We have some options for you. Any student can complete placement testing at OCC Liverpool or by using Examity online proctoring ($25 fee). Students who live more than 60 miles away from Onondaga Community College campus have the additional option of completing placement testing off campus by testing with an in-person proctor. Proctors are individuals that are responsible for supervising you as you take an exam. Proctors are needed to ensure educational integrity while the student is taking the exam.  All proctors must be certified by Accuplacer in order to administer the placement test. Instructions for certification will be emailed to your proctor after we have received your proctor request form. Relatives, friends or co-workers are NOT eligible to proctor exams. If you have questions about proctor requirements, email Testing Services: [email protected]. If you require testing accommodations for a disability, you must contact the Office of Accessibility Resources prior to testing (315-498-2245).

Keep reading for more details about each option.

There are three ways to test with a proctor off campus:

1. Test off campus by finding a proctor at a local educational institution.This option is only for students who live an hour ore more away from campus. Many colleges and universities have testing centers that provide supervision for students who need to test for other schools. High school guidance counselors, librarians or teachers may also be willing to proctor your placement test but must complete a certification test prior to giving you the placement test. There may be a fee per each exam taken. Students are responsible for all fees incurred while taking exams with a proctor off campus. Photo ID is required.
   
   • After you have found your proctor. Complete and submit a proctor request form at least five business days prior to the day you want to take the placement test. If the form submitted is illegible and/or incomplete, your request cannot be processed.
   • Be sure to check the box in the Proctor Information section that indicates you will be testing with a proctor at an educational institution and be sure to fill in all of your proctor's information.
   • After Testing Services has received your Proctor Request form, instructions for proctor certification will be emailed to your proctor. After your proctor has become certified, instructions for administering the placement test will be sent to him/her. Test administration instructions will be emailed to you proctor within five business days. Should you have questions about the receipt of your proctor request form email: [email protected].
2. Test off campus using an online remote virtual proctor through Examity. This option is available for any student who needs to complete placement testing for OCC. Examity charges a $25 proctoring fee for using their service and you will be required to show government issued photo ID. In addition to this fee you will need a computer, a standard web cam, audio capabilities and a high speed internet connection. No additional software is required prior to your test session appointment. You must also have a tidy and undisturbed environment where you can conduct the test session. You will not be allowed to interact with anyone except for the remote proctor during your test session. Any interruptions may result in the termination of your exam. 
   
   • Complete and submit a proctor request form by filling in the Student Information Section. Under the Proctor Information section you must check the box that indicates you will test with a B-virtual remote proctor.
   • After Testing Services has received your Proctor Request form, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER with details about making your appointment with Examity.
   • If the proctor request form submitted is illegible and/or incomplete, your request cannot be processed. Should you have questions about the receipt of your proctor request form email: [email protected].
3. Testing at OCC Liverpool. This appointment only option is available for any student who needs to complete placement testing for OCC. Testing at OCC Liverpool is not on a walk-in basis; after submitting a completed proctor request form, you will be contacted by OCC Liverpool for an appointment.  Testing at OCC Liverpool will be especially convenient for students living north of Syracuse. OCC Liverpool is located on Route 57 at The Shops at Seneca Mall. Photo ID is required.
   
   • Complete and submit a proctor request form by filling in the Student Information Section. Under the Proctor Information section you must check the box that indicates you will test at [email protected]
   • After Testing Services has received your Proctor Request form, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER with details about testing at OCC Liverpool. Do not walk-in for testing without an appointment.
     
   • If the proctor request form submitted is illegible and/or incomplete, your request cannot be processed. Should you have questions about the receipt of your proctor request form email: [email protected]