Purdue Exam Policy for AAE Online Courses

Starting Summer 2026, Purdue AAE courses may require exams to be taken in person, including courses offered online or through distance learning. Any required in-person testing must be completed on campus or at an approved testing center. This policy ensures fair and consistent exam conditions for all students.

How can I best prepare before registering for a Summer AAE course?  

  • Understand that your course may require in-person exams
  • Ensure ability to travel to Purdue’s campus or access an approved testing center
  • Prepare to pay any testing center fees (fees vary by location)
  • Schedule exams within the instructor’s required exam windows
  • Review prerequisite requirements for any follow-up courses
  • Contact my AAE academic advisor if I have questions or concerns 

Students who cannot meet these requirements should consider enrolling in an in-person section or delaying the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

In Scheduling Assistant, search for the AAE course and click "List of Classes." Courses listed as Primary Online may require exams to be taken in person. If you're not sure if your desired AAE course is impacted by this new policy, please reach out directly to the instructor before the class begins.

 

On Campus: Students located near Purdue may take exams on campus at no cost through the AAE Department. Purdue Testing Services is also available for a fee. Off Campus: Students taking courses remotely are responsible for locating and scheduling an exam at an approved testing center near their place of residence. The AAE Department recommends NCTA-certified testing centers. Search for approved centers at the National College Testing Association website. International testing centers must be able to communicate in English.

 

No. Students must select and schedule their own testing center.

 

Exam dates and testing windows will be communicated by the instructor in the syllabus and in Brightspace.

 

Yes. Testing centers may have limited availability, especially during peak exam periods.

 

Maybe. Contact your instructor for specific requirements.

 

Testing center fees vary. For example, Purdue Testing Services charges $35 per exam.

 

No. Students are responsible for paying testing centers directly.

 

Students with DRC-approved accommodations should coordinate with the DRC and their testing center to ensure accommodations are provided and notify their instructor in advance. If no approved testing center is available nearby, students should contact the instructor or the AAE Department as early as possible. Students traveling or residing in multiple locations during the summer are responsible for securing a testing center at their location for each exam.

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