General Testing Policies

The following policies and procedures apply to every person testing at the OSAT Testing Center in Wichita, KS. For national tests, specific testing rules are determined by their respective testing agencies, however the following policies and procedures still apply to candidates of such tests at the OSAT Testing Center, except in such instances where the following conflict with the rules established by the respective testing agency.

  • It is recommended that examinees make appointments 24-72 hours prior to the test date. In the instance that the instructor has not sent the exam information over to enable scheduling, testers should schedule under “Instructor/Class Not Listed” in reference to the name of the college the course is housed within. Testers schedule all exams through Register Blast.
  • Any WSU student who cannot make a scheduled appointment must cancel or reschedule by contacting TESTINGCENTER@WICHITA.EDU or calling (316) 978 - 8378.  Otherwise, their appointment will be marked as a no-show. For those paying for their testing appointment, they will not be refunded.
  • Examinees must notify their instructors that they have made their appointments at the OSAT Testing Center and request instructors submit their tests following directions on the OSAT Testing Center website. Instructors will need to fill out a Testing Information Form.
  • Examinees must check in before taking their tests. We are located in the Shocker Success Center, Suite 118. Testers will be screened prior to entering their designated testing space.
  • OSAT students must know their course prefix, course number, CRN number, test name/number, and instructor’s name.
  • Examinees are responsible for making payment of all required test/exam fees prior to being allowed to test.  Fees can be paid by credit or debit card through Register Blast. Current fees are listed on the Test Pricing Guide.
  • Examinees are not allowed to bring unauthorized items into the testing area. While not an exhaustive list, the following items are not permitted in the testing room:
    • backpacks
    • calculators/laptops/other electronic devices*
    • cameras or recording devices
    • cell phones
    • lip balm/makeup
    • flash drives*
    • food or drink
    • hats/caps/headgear#
    • hoodies/hooded jackets or hooded clothing of any type
    • heavy coats
    • keys
    • listening devices (radios, headphones, recorders)*
    • notes or books*
    • pagers or beepers
    • papers of any kind*
    • pens*
    • rulers*
    • sunglasses*
    • personal tissues
    • purses/handbags
    • wallets
    • watches
    • wireless communication devices of any kind
    • wrist bands/sports bands/bracelets

#Allowed only for religious reasons

 *Allowed only with permission of instructor or OSAT accommodation. OSAT Testing Center staff will examine the object before use in the test.

  • All examinees will be passed through a metal detector and/or scanned with a metal detector wand prior to EVERY entry into the test room.  If refused, the examinee will not test unless refusal is due to pregnancy or medical devices attached to the body. These situations require some communication to request accommodations.
  • Examinees may be asked to raise slacks/pants legs/long skirts above their ankles and pull sleeves up (if long sleeves are worn).
  • Examinees may also be asked to empty and turn out all pockets in clothing worn into the testing room to confirm that they have no prohibited items.
  • Examinees are not permitted to leave once testing has begun until their test is finished. No breaks are permitted (emergencies excluded) unless the rules for that test allow breaks or the tester has accommodations.
  • Restroom breaks are allowed with permission from OSAT staff. Examinees must notify front desk staff when leaving the test room. They will need to sign the break sheet and will be screened upon reentry.
  • Examinees must present proper, physical, valid ID before entering the testing room. ID requirements differ among certifying tests. Examinees are responsible for determining the form(s) of ID required for each test to be taken.  Digital/Mobile ID/Images are NOT acceptable for identity verification.
  • Examinees should ask any questions they have before beginning a test. If questions arise during the session, the tester is responsible for gaining clarification from an OSAT staff member in the front desk area.
  • Students are responsible for supplying any materials specified by the instructor (e.g. blue books, graphing paper, calculators, etc.) as required for the test. The OSAT Testing Center will provide writing utensils and computer access as appropriate. We also have different levels of calculators, at limited amounts.
  • The OSAT Testing Center is not responsible for providing, or required to provide, any such materials.
  • Personal belongings must be stored in a locker during testing. Lockers have limited space, so examinees must plan accordingly when bringing personal items into the OSAT Testing Center.
  • Examinees are expected to follow all directions given by OSAT Testing Center proctors and personnel.
  • Examinees will be monitored by camera while in the testing room. Any appearance of cheating will be investigated and, potentially, reported.
  • Examinees must be considerate of other examinees by being as quiet as possible while in the OSAT Testing Center and especially while entering, in, and exiting testing rooms.
  • Talking is prohibited in the testing rooms.
  • Food is NEVER allowed in the group testing rooms. Sealed drink containers are allowed in the group and private testing rooms. All containers must be opened and searched by testing staff. Snacks are sometimes allowed into the private rooms with accommodations or extended examinations of 4+ hours.
  • If an examinee is late for a testing appointment, he or she may be asked to reschedule the test for another date.
  • All tests must be completed by 5:00pm. Examinees whose appointments are scheduled late in the day must understand that they may not receive the full allowed time for their tests due to this closing rule. In this instance, testers may be required to fill out an Opt-out Form.
  • Tests must be completed in one sitting unless specified in the test instructions.
  • Examinees who wish to lodge a complaint about a test administration must do so immediately after the test to a proctor or other OSAT Testing Center staff. Irregularities will be investigated and reported.

UPDATED 10/28/2025