Information About Upcoming Assessments

Spring 2012 Assessment Day will be held on Tuesday, February 14th.  All  students with 45-70 earned credits are required to participate.

To read more about why JMU has Assessment Days and the types of assessments students take, click here.

Specific Questions about Spring 2012 Assessment Day

Do I have to go?
All students with 45-70 earned credit hours must attend Assessment Day.  You cannot test out of these assessments.  If for any reason you are uncertain about whether you must attend, contact the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (assessment@jmu.edu) prior to Assessment Day.

Where do I go on Assessment Day?
You have been assigned to a testing location based on the last two digits of your JMU student ID number.  To find your location, refer to the room assignment table at the bottom of this webpage. 

Please note: Accommodations have been made for certain student groups that might alter the times and/or locations of their assessments.  If you are a member of any of the groups listed below, click here to see the modified Assessment Day information.

- Athletic teams
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) majors
- Students registered with Disability Services to receive accommodations on exams

I can’t attend Assessment Day.  What do I do?
Students who fail to complete their assessments on Assessment Day will have a hold placed on their student record.  Students experiencing an emergency that prevents them from attending should contact the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (assessment@jmu.edu) as soon as possible.

What should I expect on Assessment Day?
Assessments begin promptly at 9 am (morning session) and 1 pm (afternoon session), so you should arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time.  Trained proctors will inform you of the purpose of assessments here at JMU and the guidelines and procedures related to the assessments.  Your testing session will last approximately 3 hours.  During that time you will take a variety of instruments related to your general education courses, your adjustment to JMU, health and wellness, perceptions of various activities, and beliefs about learning.  All students must stay until the end of their appointed assessment session.
Remember that the results of these assessments are critical to your education at JMU because they help inform program changes and improvements, which in turn lead to a higher quality of education.

What can I bring on Assessment Day?
Many students will complete their assessments using paper Scantron forms, so you may wish to bring a #2 pencil; however, pencils will be provided to all students who need them.  Please do not bring any food or drinks into the testing room.  Absolutely no cell phones or other electronic devices are permitted in the testing rooms.

Will I be able to use the restroom during the assessments?
Yes, restroom breaks are permitted at the discretion of the test proctor(s).

If I am assigned to a morning assessment, can I go to an afternoon assessment instead?
No, students must take their assessments in their assigned rooms at their assigned times unless otherwise instructed by a member of the Assessment Day staff.

If you have additional questions about Assessment Day, please contact assessment@jmu.edu.

Assessment Day Accommodations

Athletic teams

Spring 2012 Assessment Day Room Assignments