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ODE

ODE Testing Center

Four Cubicle workstation desks and chairs in the group testing room.

Image description: The group testing room with cubicle workstation desks and chairs provides a quiet, distraction-reduced environment.

 About ODE Testing Center 

The ODE Testing Center, located at the 91次元 Mountain Campus, provides accessible space for eligible students to take their exams. Our professional staff and proctors are committed to ensuring a secure testing environment for students. Drop-in testing and remote proctoring are not available. 

  • Faculty exam instructions

    The ODE Testing Center administers exams exactly as directed by faculty. Any changes to exam administration, including adjustments to timing or format, must be approved by the faculty member in writing before the exam.

    Exam start time

    Exams begin promptly at the scheduled start time.

    • No additional study time is permitted before the exam begins.
    • No additional time is added for late arrival.  

    Late arrival

    • Students who arrive up to 15 minutes late will have that time deducted from their total exam time.
    • Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will be marked as a No Show, and the exam will be returned to faculty. Students must work directly with their faculty member to determine next steps.

    Repeated late arrivals, no shows & rescheduling 

    The ODE Testing Center is committed to providing access to approved testing accommodations while ensuring a well-coordinated testing environment. 

Repeated late arrivals, missed exams (No Show), or frequent rescheduling may affect staffing, space, and coordination with faculty. If these patterns occur, the Testing Center may reach out to discuss barriers, clarify expectations, and identify strategies to support timely exam attendance. Additional advance notice or coordination with an ODE access consultant or faculty may be required. 

    Personal items, food & beverages

    To ensure an appropriate and distraction-free testing environment:

    • Cell phones are not permitted in testing spaces.
    • Food and beverages are not allowed, except for water. 

  • Location: Aber Hall 116

    Autumn & Spring Semesters: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

    Summer Semester: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, varied

    If exams are scheduled before or after our testing hours, students must contact faculty to discuss alternative arrangements.

  • ODE recognizes the academic rigors, instructional integrity, and safety considerations faculty uphold when administrating exams. We take exam security seriously and maintain testing protocols that align with faculty expectations and institutional standards. 

    ODE proctors monitor exams for compliance with approved accommodations and testing rules. If a student is observed using unauthorized materials or resources, faculty will be notified promptly. Exams may be paused or terminated if academic dishonesty is observed. 

    • 15 seats in the reduced distraction testing rooms

    • 6 private testing rooms

  • For questions or assistance, contact: 

    Dahn Ebert, Testing Coordinator
    406-243-4216
    ode.testing@mso.umt.edu

Student roles

  • Submit a semester request in the ODE portal and email faculty notifying them of their requested testing accommodations.
  • Submit scheduling requests for exams and quizzes in the ODE portal at least five (5) business days in advance. Final exams must be booked by the Monday of the last instructional week of the semester (one week before finals week). 
  • Cancel or submit a new request if scheduling or exam needs change.

Faculty roles

  • Review students’ accommodation letters in the ODE portal.
  • Approve exam scheduling requests in the ODE portal.
  • Communicate any changes or unique requests or permissions/prohibitions regarding exams and quizzes to the ODE Testing Coordinator.

ODE Portal: Approving students' booking requests

When a student schedules an exam through the ODE portal, you will receive an email notification from the ODE Testing Center. This message includes a link to log in to the portal. Please note that automated emails may route to your junk or spam folder.

Approving requests

To complete the testing request, faculty must approve the request and enter exam details in the Exam Upload tab.

  • Log in to the using your NetID and password.
  • Select Faculty on the portal homepage.
  • Click Courses and then ODE Testing Center Requests from the left-hand menu.
  • Select the current semester.
  • Select the appropriate course and section.
  • Open Exam Approval and select the student request(s) to review.

Faculty may approve requests individually or use the batch approval feature by selecting multiple students and clicking Approve. ODE recommends reviewing each request prior to approval to ensure accuracy of exam details.

Screenshot highlighting the "Batch Options" section with two selected results in a scheduling interface.

Uploading exams & quizzes

Faculty must complete the Exam Upload to provide the ODE Testing Center with the exam and all required exam details.

To upload an exam

  1. Select the Exam Upload tab.
  2. Click New Exam.

Required exam information

  • Title – Enter the exam name or number.
  • Start / End Date – Specify the earliest and latest dates the exam may be administered.
  • Materials Allowed – List all materials students may use during the exam. Materials not listed will not be permitted on exam day.
  • Test Length – Indicate the amount of time allowed for the exam during regular class administration.

Additional options

  • Final Exam (Optional) – Selecting Yes sets the default in-class exam time to 120 minutes rather than the regular class period.
  • Exam Delivery to ODE – Select how you will provide the exam to the ODE Testing Center from the available options.
  • Exam Return Method – Select how you would like the exam returned after administration.
  • Exam Upload (Optional) – Exams may be uploaded during this step, uploaded at a later time, or emailed directly to the ODE Testing Center.
  • Apply to All Records – Selecting Yes applies this exam and exam information to all student testing requests scheduled within the selected start and end dates.

Exam delivery & return

Exam delivery to the ODE Testing Center

Faculty may provide exams to the ODE Testing Center using any of the following methods:

  • Upload the exam to the ODE portal.
  • Email the exam to
  • Drop off the exam in person at the Testing Center during business hours.
  • Have the student deliver the exam to the Testing Center on the scheduled exam day.

Exam return to faculty

The ODE Testing Center returns exams using one of the following methods: 

  • Scan and email the exam to faculty (fastest option). 
  • Physical Delivery within 24 hours of exam administration. Exams are delivered twice daily (mid-morning and one afternoon).
  • Faculty pickup at the Testing Center during business hours.
  • Student return of the exam in a sealed envelop, delivered by the student who completed the exam.