Exam Centre - Faculty

The Durham Exam Centre collaborates with faculty members to ensure that all quizzes, tests, and exams are scheduled efficiently while upholding academic integrity. All tests and exams are supervised by trained proctors.  

The Durham Exam Centre (DEC) is responsible for administering exams for students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS). The DEC does not coordinate, invigilate, or provide exam printing services for regular in-class exams. 

For inquiries about exam bookings, preparation, and returns for exams held at the DEC, staff and faculty can email durhamexams@trentu.ca. 

Please contact the Centre for Academic Testing (CAT) in Peterborough with questions regarding exams held in Peterborough – examcentre@trentu.ca. 

Submitting Tests, Midterms, and Exams

• An accessible electronic copy of the exam needs to be uploaded to the SAS Faculty Portal at least 5 business days before the test or exam date.
• Please submit files in Word formats (.doc/.docx). PDF files do not allow for accessibility-related changes.
• Detailed instructions about your exam need to be added to the Test Information screen in the SAS Faculty Portal.  Please complete all applicable sections.  Additional information or requests can be added to a blank text field.
• Scantrons will be provided by the Exam Centre for exams where faculty have specified the version required (80/100/150) in the Test Information screen.
• Please include your contact preferences in the Test Information form. We offer communication via telephone calls, Microsoft Teams messages, and email. Provide a phone number and/or Trent email address where we can reach you during the exam. 

Return of Completed Tests, Midterms, and Exams 

• Durham campus faculty will receive completed exams in their faculty mailbox by the end of the next business day. Please specify the location of your mailbox in the designated section for Durham exam returns, found at the bottom of the Test Information screen in the SAS Faculty portal. This section is exclusive to the Durham Campus only.
• Please note that exams sent to the Peterborough campus can take up to 3 business days to deliver via intercampus mail. Providing department details when submitting your request on our form assists us in returning the exam appropriately.

Faculty Resources

• Durham SAS
• SAS Faculty Portal
• Faculty Information (DEC) - SharePoint
• Faculty Information (Notetaking) - SharePoint
• Exam Integrity
• Trent Exam Regulations
• Accessible Document Training
• Accessibility Policies and Guidelines
• Trent Online
• Campus Print Durham

Please visit the Centre For Academic Testing (CAT) website for information regarding exams held at Trent University, Peterborough Campus.