Testing Center

OSA Testing Center offers distraction-reduced testing environments for the students with testing accommodations that include extended time, stop-the-clock and/or separate testing environment. The center is staffed by our testing coordinators and professional proctors to ensure test integrity, and to facilitate student and faculty communication.

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Locations

  • Main Testing Center (Student Success Building): 5060 Park Ave., Bridgeport CT
  • West Campus Testing Room (W-223-N): 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield CT

Directions & Map

Accommodation Requirement

  • You have officially disclosed a disability to the university and registered with the Office of Student Accessibility
  • You have submitted the appropriate documentation regarding your disability
  • You have been approved extended time, stop-the-clock, and/or a separate environment as a reasonable accommodation through the Office of Student Accessibility

As soon as your professor announces the test date, follow the directions below to book your test with the Testing Center.

Student Test/Exam Booking Directions

Tips for Test/Exam Booking

  • If a human proctor is required and you want to use your testing accommodations, book your test with the Testing Center.
  • It is important to schedule your test at least one week before the exam date through the student portal using your SHU username and password. If you miss the deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will get your desired time slot and location.
  • Most exams are taken at the same time as the rest of the class, but there may be exceptions.
    • Example 1: If your professor mentions that they will administer a quiz during the first half of the class and lecture afterward, you may need to begin your quiz earlier to avoid conflict with the lecture.
    • Example 2: You must start and complete tests during the Testing Center’s hours. If your class begins the test at 5 p.m., you may need to start earlier to utilize your extended time and finish before the center closes.
  • Upon completing your test booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Always double-check the date, time, and location in the email. You can also view your booked tests and appointments in the student portal under the “My Upcoming Events” tab.

On the Day of Your Test

  • Arrive at your chosen testing location (Main Testing Center or West Campus) at least 10 minutes before your booked time. Your check-in room is SS203 in the Main Testing Center and W-223-G on the West Campus.
  • Please bring your SHU ID.
  • Turn off all electronic devices, including your cell phone, smartwatches, and Fitbits, before entering a testing room. Store these devices in a locker.
  • Bring only the materials explicitly allowed by your professor for the test. Leave all the other materials in the locker.
  • You may access only the online test screen; unauthorized access to other tabs, notes, or internet browsers is strictly prohibited.
  • If a Testing Center staff observes any violation of academic integrity, they will stop the test and report it to your professor.
  • All students taking tests at the OSA Testing Center must follow the Sacred Heart University academic integrity policy.

Accommodation Requirement Information for Faculty

Test Preparation and Strategies

Contact Information

Testing Center
osatesting@sacredheart.edu
203-396-8363 

Fumiko Carraro
Testing Center Manager   

Liz Dengelegi
Testing Center Assistant Coordinator          

Juliann Lutinski
Testing Center Administrative Assistant 

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