George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Brightspace testing labs are designated on-campus computer test facilities in the Assessment Centre, where students take digital exams or quizzes through the Brightspace learning management system.
These labs are used to ensure academic integrity and provide a controlled, proctored environment.
The Proctored Environment has on-site staff to monitor students, distribute test passwords, and prevent cheating. Computers in these labs are often locked down with secure testing browsers (Respondus LockDown Browser) so students cannot browse the internet, access notes, or open other applications.
St. James Campus:
200 King St. E., A Building, 2nd Floor, Room 204B, Ext. 2820
Casa Loma Campus:
146 Kendal Ave., E Building, Basement, Room E014, Ext. 4916
Testing Lab Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Guidelines for the Brightspace Testing Lab
Student Guidelines
Before you Arrive
- Bring a valid photo ID (GBP student card or valid government-issued ID).
- Know your Brightspace login (George Brown ID and password)
- Test details, instructor name and course code
Lab Rules
- Personal belongings must be stored in shared cubbies. Do not bring valuables with you to the testing lab.
- Phones, smartwatches, earbuds, headphones, and other personal electronic devices are prohibited during testing.
- Only instructor-approved materials are permitted.
- Seating is first-come, first-served. Arrive early to avoid wait times.
- All computers shut down at 5:00 p.m.
- Food, drinks, and talking are not permitted in the testing area.
- Academic misconduct will result in a grade of zero.
Before your test, review the Academic Integrity and Assessment Centre Guidelines, so you know what to expect on the day of your test.
Faculty Guidelines
All lab booking requests must be submitted no later than Week 2 of the semester. Late submissions may be denied.
- All tests must use Respondus LockDown Browser. This setting is mandatory to maintain test security.
- Faculty are required to schedule a testing window of 1–5 days. Larger classes may require a longer testing period.
- The test labs operate as drop-in testing labs. We cannot accommodate an entire class at one specific date and time.
- The lab supports Brightspace D2L testing only. Paper-based tests cannot be accommodated.
- Faculty must remain available and reachable during the testing period in case issues arise with the test or students.
- For Brightspace D2L support or assistance with test setup, please contact the HELP Desk.
Required Booking Information
Please copy and complete the table below when submitting your request.
| Course Code/ Name | – |
|---|---|
| Course CRN | – |
| Campus | (Please specify which campus) |
| Testing Dates/Range | Example: week 4 ; week 9; week 15 based on a 15 week semester with week 8 being intersession |
| Number of Students | Example: 150 |
| Test Password | Keep passwords simple – 5 characters or less, all lower case. The staff working in the lab are required to know many different passwords **Do not disclose test passwords with students. Your PWs are kept secured w/ lab staff. |
| Instructor Name | – |
| Instructor Contact phone number | Provide a phone number where you can be reached during the test period. Cell phone preferred. |
| Additional Information | Example: calculator, blank paper allowed, test duration |
Booking Requests
Please send all lab booking requests to:
Bernadette Smith
Coordinator, Online Testing
Besmith@georgebrown.ca