Testing Center

Jan 13, 2026

NC State Expands Accommodated Testing Access with Academic Testing Services

NC State is strengthening its commitment to accessibility and student success by launching a new collaboration between the Academic Testing Services (formerly DELTA Testing Services) and the Disability Resource Office (DRO). This improved partnership will expand access to testing accommodations and streamline the process for students and faculty across campus. What’s Changing? Beginning this semester,…

Image of student checking in at the Centennial Campus Test Center.

Jul 17, 2021

Essential Workers: DELTA’s Testing Services Responds to the Pandemic

Over the past year, we have heard a lot about essential workers. They are the ones who continue critical infrastructure operations…basically, they keep a society going, even during disasters. When pandemic closings began happening in March 2020, Director of DELTA Testing Services Sharon Broere and Assistant Director of DELTA Testing Services Kara Marschalk shifted their…

Rows of desks with computers and partitions for test taking.

May 20, 2020

DELTA Testing Services Reflects on a Unique Final Exam Period

NC State students took spring 2020 final exams remotely due to closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DELTA Testing Services adapted to the unprecedented changes with new applications and strategies to support students and faculty.

Aerial view of the Brickyard and the block S in the bricks.

Apr 29, 2020

DELTA Testing Updates

With Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser in use in some NC State courses for approximately one month, we’ve collected a few “lessons learned” based on feedback from students and faculty.

Lead Testing Associate Whitney Hicks (right) checks in a student for an exam at the Centennial Campus Test Center. Whitney is sitting behind a desk and passing the student an ID back after verifying it.

Jul 9, 2019

DELTA Testing Services Adapts to Change

DELTA Testing Services quickly and efficiently adapted to an unprecedented demand for testing in FY 2018-2019. An appointment-only exam system was implemented to eliminate wait times during high-volume periods such as a final exams. DELTA staff members are committed to continuing to provide high-quality service to faculty and students.

Jan 30, 2019

Inclement Weather Disrupts Testing: Q+A with Tom Miller(Archive)

In December, snow caused a disruption to the start of fall semester final exams. After the university reopened, DELTA test centers struggled to keep up with demand from test-takers. Senior Vice Provost Tom Miller discusses how students were impacted and the steps taken to improve the process at the test centers, including implementing appointment-only testing this semester.

Nov 30, 2018

Appointment-Only Testing Begins at DELTA Spring 2019(Archive)

Beginning spring 2019, all testing at the DELTA Test Centers will be by appointment only. Faculty who use DELTA Testing Services should update their syllabus statement to alert students of the change. As a reminder, student study space is no longer available at the Centennial Campus Test Center.

Avent Ferry entrance to Centennial Campus. Photo by Roger Winstead.

Nov 16, 2018

DELTA Testing Services Alerts Faculty to Changes at the Centennial Campus Test Center

If you are a user of the Centennial Campus Test Center, please be advised of recent changes. Due to an increased demand for testing services, there is no longer study space available in the Centennial Campus Test Center located in Venture IV. We encourage faculty to remind students to complete their studying elsewhere prior to arriving for their test.

lockers in Centennial Campus Test Center

Aug 22, 2018

DELTA Testing Services to Hold Fall 2018 Faculty Discussion

DELTA Testing Services is hosting two Fall 2018 Faculty Discussions to help faculty, staff and instructors familiarize themselves with our services. Both sessions will be held on Main Campus in Talley Student Union.

Photo of a student checking in on a computer to the Centennial Campus Test Center for an exam.

May 31, 2018

DELTA Testing Services Administers Record Number of Exams

During spring 2018 final exams, DELTA Testing Services proctored 8,865 exams in just eight days. For the entire 2017-2018 year, a record 84,578 exams were administered. As a National College Testing Association Certified Test Center, DELTA Testing Services operates under the highest standards and procedures.