What to Expect at the UTC: A Quick Tour
- Need to make up anexam or take a rescheduled test?0:00
The Universal Testing Centerhas got you covered.0:03
Located within the SteelCaseLibrary on Grand Valley’s City0:06
PEW Campus, it's easilyaccessible via the Laker Line.0:09
Let's check it out!0:12
[Speaker walks through double doors.]0:16
[Speaker walks through the UTC entrance.]0:19
- The UTC is a 25seat testing center,0:23
perfect for students who needto take rescheduled exams0:26
in a comfortable,secure environment.0:28
When you first arriveat the center,0:3
0scan your student IDat the front desk,0:32
hand your phone over to the proctor,0:34
and place your personalbelongings in one of our cubbies.0:36
Make sure you verify approved0:39
testing materialsbefore you arrive.0:40
Unless specificallyallowed by your instructor,0:42
no notes, calculators,or scratch paper0:45
will be allowed during your exam.0:47
However, you are allowed to use any of the writing utensils,0:49
earplugs, or chargersavailable for your convenience.0:52
[Student taking a written test.]0:56
[Proctor surveys students on monitors.]0:59
To make your testing experience1:01
as easy andcomfortable as possible,1:02
the UTC has a wide varietyof seating options available.1:04
Like this one.1:09
And this one!1:10
And this one!1:11
- Shhh!1:12
- Shhh!1:12
- The UTC even hasquiet rooms available1:15
if you really need to lock inand tune out all distractions.1:17
Whenever the center is open,there are staff available1:21
to answer questions andtroubleshoot technical issues.1:23
The UTC is also monitoredby cameras at all times.1:26
[Student taking a test on a computer.]1:30
[Student taking a written test.]1:32
If you're interested in utilizing1:36the Universal Testing Center,talk to your professor.1:37
Your professor will needto fill out a test request form1:40
on our website,and a staff member will then1:42
reach out via emailto schedule your appointment.1:44
Make sure you talk toyour professor in advance1:47
about any concernspertaining to your testing time1:49
or allowed testing materials.1:51
The Universal Testing Centeris here to make1:53
your experience smooth,comfortable and secure.1:54
For more information, visitour website at gvsu.edu/utc
Convenient testing at your service.
Located in the newly renovated Steelcase Library, the Universal Testing Center is a 25-seat room that offers a comfortable and secure testing environment for online, paper, and hybrid exams and an additional 4-seat Quiet Room for less distracting testing options.
Faculty can fill out the test request form to book an exam for their student and course.
More Opportunities to use the space
Interested in reserving our facility for purposes beyond standard testing? We welcome all inquiries about alternative space usage and booking options. For booking inquiries and availability, get in touch today.
Faculty and Instructors
Book class exams for fixed testing schedules or offer students the flexibility to take exams within a set time period
Monitored security cameras
eCampus-compatible testing
Staffed Proctors
Check-in/Check-out Stations
Hours and Location
DEV 116A
M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Fall and Winter Semesters; Spring/Summer hours are available on demand and per staff availability)
F 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Please email UTC for more information, to arrange a tour or discuss scheduling options.