Distance Testing

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) provides limited proctoring services for students enrolled at other colleges or universities who need to complete exams for distance learning or online courses. This service is offered as a courtesy and subject to availability at LSSC Testing Centers.

Eligibility:

• This service is available only to students who are not currently enrolled at LSSC.
• Students must be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or testing organization that authorizes off-site proctoring.
• Students are responsible for contacting both LSSC and their home institution to set up distance exams.

In order to request testing at LSSC, the student must follow the steps below:

Institutional Permission:

• Students must obtain approval from their home institution before scheduling a test. The students are responsible for providing their home institution or professor the following secured email and instructions below in order to send and receive exam material: distancetesting@lssc.edu.
• The student’s institution should e-mail Lake-Sumter State College at distancetesting@lssc.edu to set up a test. Institutions should provide the following information:
  • Email subject line: Student's name and class for test/test name
  • Indicate a preferred testing campus location: Leesburg or South Lake
  • Passwords if needed
  • Scrap paper or materials allowed (attach formulas if permitted)
  • Proctoring requirements
  • Special instructions
  • Mailing materials and any other required forms from institution
• All instructions, passwords, and exam materials must be provided by the home institution or professor at least 48 hours before the scheduled test time.
• Students should call the day before to confirm their test is ready and available

Scheduling the Exam:

• All exams must be scheduled in advance through the LSSC Testing Center (Leesburg or South Lake campus).
• Walk-in testing is not permitted.

• Students must schedule an appointment a minimum of 24 hours prior to their intended test day.

• All students and examinees must arrive at the beginning of your appointment time.  For example, if you select a 9 am - 12 pm time slot, your appointment begins at 9 am, and you must arrive at that start time. 

• Late arrivals will not be permitted to test and must reschedule.

• To make an appointment:  

  • Register at the Leesburg campus Testing Center
  • Register at the South Lake campus Testing Center

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• Students must show a copy of receipt payment and valid photo ID.

• Students will not be allowed to enter testing lab if they arrive late.  

• Students must contact the instructor for test results.

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• A non-refundable proctoring fee of $25 for the booking day must be paid online by credit or debit card only.
• Payment must be made prior to the test appointment.
• Additional postage or shipping costs (if applicable) are the student’s or home institution’s responsibility.

Identification:

• Students must present a valid, government-issued photo ID and any other ID required by the home institution.

Testing Conditions:

• LSSC will administer the exam according to the policies and procedures provided by the home institution.
• The use of calculators, notes, or other materials will be allowed only if authorized in the exam instructions.

Technology Use:

• It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that the Testing Center has the required technology to administer the exam (e.g., lockdown browsers, special software).
• LSSC is not responsible for technical issues that prevent or delay test completion.

Academic Integrity:

• Students must adhere to LSSC’s academic honesty policies and the testing policies of their home institution.
• Any suspected cheating or policy violation will be reported to both institutions.

Limitations

• LSSC does not offer remote/online proctoring for distance learning exams.
• Exam services are provided based on staff availability and space and are not guaranteed during high-demand periods (e.g., midterms, finals).
• LSSC reserves the right to deny proctoring services at its discretion.

Pay the Fee

The Distancing Testing fee is $25 per test.  All testing fees must be paid online with credit or debit card only. Cash is not accepted.