Testing Services

In the Testing Services area, students with approved accommodations will find the space, tools, and support they need to take their tests.

STEP 1. Register with Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities affecting mobility, learning, physical health or mental health can register with Accessibility Services to access resources and accommodations needed to achieve their learning outcomes.

Once you have received your approved exam accommodations, move on to Step 2.

STEP 2. Booking Accommodated Exams with Testing Services

Log in to Access+ Student Portal and click on the 'Schedule a Test or Exam' icon. Follow the instructions to book your exam.

Testing Service will confirm your test the day before your writing date after the instructor uploads the test material and instructions. 

IMPORTANT: You must book your exam a minimum of seven days before the class writing date to ensure there is enough time for test & seating preparation.

If you miss this deadline, your booking request will be declined and you need to make alternate testing arrangements. Book accommodated exams as early as possible each term; you will be able to adjust your schedule later if needed.

STEP 3. Writing Your Exam

On the day of your exam, please arrive at least 10 minutes early and check-in at the Testing Services Main Desk. Be prepared to show valid photo ID (your RDP iCard or government-issued photo ID).

Personal belongings are not permitted in the testing labs, exception for items necessary for accommodations and any instructor-approved testing resources. Lockers are available free-of-charge while writing exams in Testing Services (first-come, first-served).

Accommodations Available On-Campus

• Alone Space, Study Carrel, and Wheelchair Access 

• Additional Writing Time 

• Dimmable Lights and Screen-Masking 

• Headphones with/without Access to Music or White Noise 

• Monitored Break Time  

• Assistive Technology  

• Ergonomic Furniture 

• Alternate Exam Format (e.g. enlarged prints) 

• Sign-Language Interpreter

Accommodated Online Exams 

The Testing Services Centre provides invigilation for online exams conducted on platforms such as Blackboard, Google Form, and others.

Online exam accommodations include the items listed above, as well as the following:  

• Printed Copy of Exam upon Request 

• Alternative Exam Access Time 

In-Person Testing

STEP 1: Apply for Your Program at RDP

Once you have applied to a program, check your MyRDP account to see which College Board Placement (ACCUPLACER) tests are required.

STEP 2: Book Your Test

Use this form to book your test. 

Note: There is a fee of $54.

STEP 3: Take Your Test

Bring your photo ID on the day of your test. 

Remote Testing

If you are unable to write your ACCUPLACER test in person, you can write it online through ProctorU using these steps.

STEP 1: Request a Voucher for Remote Testing

Submit an ACCUPLACER Voucher Request Form. Testing Services will then generate an ACCUPLACER Remote Testing Voucher and send it to you via email from ACCUPLACER. Allow up to seven days for the voucher to be created.

STEP 2: Register with ProctorU

You may use your existing account by following the steps for an EXISTING USER or create a profile for a NEW USER.

For more information visit: https://meazurelearning.com/accuplacer

STEP 3: Schedule Your Exam Appointment

Schedule a new ProctorU session and enter the voucher code provided in your Voucher Notification email.

STEP 4: Prepare for Exam Day

Make sure the computer you will use meets system requirements. You can test your equipment by logging in and clicking on “Test Your Equipment”

Check out the ProctorU Student Proctoring Hub for exam preparation materials, resources and FAQs.

Additional Information

Test Results

Your test results will be sent to the RDP Admissions Department for use in admission decisions. You can confirm this by accessing the Applications page on myRDP. Allow up to two weeks for results to be submitted and processed.

Rewrites

If your ACCUPLACER assessment is unsuccessful, you can rewrite the unsuccessful components up to two times per term. 

For an in-person rewrite fill out this form (selecting Prospective Students → Accuplacer → Retake). 

For a remote rewrite, submit the voucher request form and select "No" when asked if this is your first attempt.

Practice Resources

Prepare for ACCUPLACER with these free study resources that give you instant feedback and answer explanations!

• English Testing:
  • Reading Sample Questions
  • Writing Sample Questions
  • WritePlacer Guide with Sample Essays
• Math Testing:
  • Arithmetic Sample Questions

Accommodations

If you are registered with Accessibility Services at RDP and want more information about your approved exam accommodations, please contact Testing Services before paying the proctoring fee and scheduling your test.

ProctorU Info

For more information regarding the online proctoring process, please visit https://meazurelearning.com/accuplacer.

Deferred Exams

If you missed or know you will miss quizzes & exams due to conflicts with other exams, illness, domestic affliction, religious practices, or the requirement for accommodations you may be able to reschedule under the Final Examination Policy or your instructors' discretion.

Submit a Deferred Examination Application as soon as you know you will be unable to write your Final Exam on the scheduled date. 

Supplemental Exams

Supplemental Exams are requested by a student and approved by the instructor to improve their grade in a course. Students are eligible to write a Supplemental Exam if they received a grade of 40% or greater on a final exam during the final exam period.

Students are eligible to write two supplemental exams in one academic year. There is a fee of $95 per examination. 

To apply submit a Supplemental Examination Application to the Office of the Registrar.

Scheduling Your Test & Important Timelines

After approval, Testing Services will contact you to confirm the details of your test booking. The Academic Calendar will tell you what day Deferred/Supplemental Exams will fall on. Be prepared to have your test scheduled at any time during that day at The Test Centre.

If you have been approved for testing accommodations through Accessibility Services, you may request to use them for your Deferred or Supplemental Exam.

Make-up exams are instructor-driven. After communicating with the student about exam details, instructors are responsible for booking the test day.

Book a Test

There are a maximum number of welders permitted for each test offering. Please follow these steps to book your test:

NEW – Self Booking System 

We have implemented a new self-booking system for Weld Testing. If you have any issues or questions about booking, please email us or call 403.342.3100 ext. 2. We're open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

If you are an individual booking a test for yourself: 

• Utilize the self-booking tool, choose your test type and available date of test.  
• Email the School of Trades and Technology if you need assistance or call 403.342.3100 ext. 2 during business hours.  
• Before arriving on your scheduled test date, create a learner profile on the registration website. This is required for payment of your test. 

If you are a company booking a test for one or more welders:

• Utilize the self-booking tool, to book the test type and available date of test for each employee. 
• Call the School of Trades and Technology at 403.342.3100 ext. 2 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm) to arrange for payment via company PO or account.  
• If the welders have tested at RDP within the last two years, log in to your company account and register the welders in the appropriate tests. 
• If your company has not tested at RDP within the last two years, request a company profile by emailing us. You will be provided instructions on enrolling welders in tests and providing payment on behalf of your company. 
   

For on-location testing at your site, contact the School of Trades and Technology at 403.342.3100 ext. 2.

NOTE: Red Deer Polytechnic is closed for all major holidays.

If you have questions, contact us by email or call 403.342.3100, ext. 2

We will launch a new adult education credential to replace the GED on November 4, 2024. Stay tuned for updates!

RDP Testing Services can proctor tests from other post-secondary institutions such as SAIT, NAIT, Athabasca University and more! E-mail us to find out if we can facilitate your institution's exams.

To request a booking, submit the Exam Request form no later than three days before your writing date. 

Invigilation fees are:

• $78.75 for tests up to two hours long
• $99.75 for tests over two hours long 

Once we have confirmed your test date and time, contact your institution to confirm that you will be taking your test at RDP. They will send us the materials and instructions needed to run your test.

If you are approved for accommodations with your institution, you can ask them to forward any relevant information to us so that we can facilitate them at our location.

1. Review exam information and book your CELPIP or CAEL Test

2. Bring your photo ID when you write the test 

1. Book the AIC test

2. Submit an Exam Request form to book your test writing at RDP.

Note: There is a $78.75 fee to take the exam at RDP, which is separate from the AIC test fee.

Offered in Partnership with Red Deer Emergency Services to evaluate recruits for physical fitness capacities. 

Book a test through the RDP Sports & Recreation

For more information about this testing contact the RDP Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at 403.356.5100

RDP hosts P.A.R.E. testing for individuals applying to the RCMP or other physical forces, or who are already members.

View upcoming dates and register for your testing through RDP Sports & Recreation.

Testing Services is located in NOVA Chemicals Learning Common (Room 940) on Main Campus. Parking can be paid for at the pay stations located just inside the campus entrances. Please review the Testing Centre rules before visiting.

The NCLC is a quiet learning space, all users/visitors are asked to keep volume levels low while in the space.

Once you are in the exam room, please do not speak. If you have a question or an issue with your test, please raise your hand or enter the invigilator’s office to speak with the Test Centre staff. Do not ask other test-takers for help with technical issues

Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before your test is scheduled to start to allow time for check-in and instructions.

Bring your Government-issued Photo ID with you when you come to write your test. You will need to present this for entry to Testing Services.

Please be aware that you may not be allowed to bring in any personal belongings that are not required for your test. Lockers are provided at the Test Centre for secure storage.

Food and Drinks

Food is not allowed inside the testing area unless approved as accommodation. Drinks are allowed if they are inside a clear, noise-conscious container. 

Restricted Items

Items that are generally not allowed include cell phones, watches and paper that is not approved for your test and any non-approved electronic devices. Scrap paper, if allowed for your test, will be provided by Testing Services.

Calculators

If a calculator is allowed for your test, we will confirm if the type/model is acceptable according to your test instructions. If it is not, we may be able to lend you an appropriate calculator. If you bring a programmable calculator, you may be asked to clear the memory on your device.

Headphones

If you require the use of headphones for your test (or for your approved accommodations), you may bring your own so long as it is a wired device. Wireless headphones are not permitted. If you require headphones, earbuds, or earplugs, but don’t have your own, we can provide some for you.

Health / Medical Needs

If you require access to food, medication, or any items for health or accessibility reasons, we ask that you contact your test provider to request accommodation. If this is an RDP test, you will need to connect with Accessibility Services.

No Speaking

Please do not speak while inside the testing area. If you have a question or an issue with your test, please raise your hand or enter the invigilator’s office to speak with Test Centre staff. Do not ask other test-takers for help with technical issues.

Taking Breaks

If your test’s rules permit breaks, they must be within view of Test Centre staff and you may not access your personal belongings unless you have a specific arrangement or accommodation that permits you to do so. 

There is a washroom located inside the testing area.

You may not leave the testing area until your test is complete, unless there is an emergency. If you must evacuate the building for an emergency, leave all testing materials in the testing room and proceed to the nearest exit.

Scent-Free Environment

Please be aware that you may be denied entry into Testing Services if your scent interferes with other test takers during the examination.

Personal Belongings

Complimentary lockers are available to store your personal belongings, including all non-permitted items. If lockers are unavailable due to operational reasons, Testing Services staff will offer options for the safekeeping of your items.

If you are found with non-permitted items while writing your test, it will be reported to the instructor or test provider.