External College Testing

Distance-Education / External College Testing

(Exams from universities or colleges outside of Purdue Fort Wayne)

Purdue Fort Wayne Testing Services provides proctoring for distance-education exams from other colleges and universities. 

There is a $40 fee per exam, payable online before the appointment.
All payments must be made online; Testing Services cannot accept payments in the office.

Click here to pay your testing fee.

How the Process Works

Step 1: Faculty/Institution Submits Exam Request

Faculty from the student’s home institution must submit the Distance-Education Exam Request Form:

SUBMIT DISTANCE-EDUCATION EXAM FORM HERE

** Students may not submit this form.**

Step 2: Faculty Sends Exam Materials (If Applicable)

Paper-Based Exams

• If the exam is paper-based, the faculty/institution must mail the exam to Testing Services and include a postage-paid return envelope.

Step 3: Testing Services Contacts the Student

Once all materials are received and approved, Testing Services will contact the student directly via provided email to:

• Schedule the exam
• Provide pre-exam instructions
• Provide the online payment link

Step 4: Student Pays the Testing Fee

The $40 fee must be paid online before the appointment.

Step 5: Arrive for Testing

Students should:

• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Bring only permitted materials
• Ensure laptops (if used) have required software installed

• Testing Services can administer correspondence exams only for university and college institutions.
• A photo ID is required in order to take all tests.
• Cell phones are not allowed at the testing stations. Please make the appropriate arrangements for storing your phone.
• You should arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment. If you arrive late, you will be asked to reschedule.
• Testing-room temperatures may vary; it’s advisable to bring a sweater or jacket.
• Children are not allowed in the testing facilities; please make childcare arrangements before your exam.
• If you require test accommodations based on a disability, contact the director of testing services at least seven business days before your scheduled test date; disability documentation may be required.
• Testing Services is unable to give placement or entrance exams for students who attend universities other than Purdue Fort Wayne.