Testing Services

If allowed by your professor or testing vendor, these items may be permitted upon inspection:

• Calculators
• Notes, scratch paper, or other reference materials
• Books
• Coats or hoodies
• Glasses (must not contain wearable technology)
• Medicine (please notify Testing Services staff if you need access to medicine while testing).

Concealed firearms are permitted for individuals who have completed the required training and received the appropriate enhanced license as required by state law. Firearms are not considered concealed if you knowingly and intentionally display the firearm at any time. For more information on campus carry at the University of Arkansas, please visit the Campus Safety website.

These items are not allowed in our test center(s) and must be stored in a locker before entering the testing area:

• Food or drinks are not permitted in the testing area.
• Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, and other computers or electronic devices.
• Watches and Wearable Technology, including mechanical watches, smartwatches, fitness bands, smart rings, and other wearable devices.
• Headphones, earbuds, or other personal audio devices.
• Smart glasses and other smart or connected eyewear, including prescription smart glasses.
• Any other devices capable of recording, photographing, transmitting, receiving, storing, displaying, or electronically processing information.
• Personal bags and containers, including backpacks, purses, handbags, briefcases, and similar items.
• Hats, scarves, and other head coverings (allowances are made for religious head coverings).
• Personal pens and mechanical pencils. Testing Services will provide permitted pens, pencils, or other writing materials when required.
• Large jewelry or accessories.
• Candy, mints, gum, and similar items.
• Tobacco and nicotine products.
• Keys, except for the locker key provided by Testing Services.