Bringing a backpack to test center?

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• runiggyrun Alum Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐

  June 2016 2481 karma

  I think technically they are not supposed to provide storage space, or allow you in with a backpack. There are however numerous stories on the forums about centers that allowed students to store backpacks at the front of the room, behind the proctors, so I guess it greatly depends on the individual center.
  Your best bet might be to look into renting a locker at the train station, if you absolutely have to bring the backpack.
• Cant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor

  June 2016 27901 karma

  Yeah be careful with this. While some proctors may allow an exception, the rules are clear about what is allowed and a backpack is not listed. It is legitimate grounds upon which to deny you entrance to the test, so really not a great thing to gamble on.
• stepharizona Alum Member

  June 2016 3197 karma

  I agree, at my testing center, no bags, other than your Ziplock bag was permitted. @abby.lu2017
  
  The LSAC says that it is prohibited:
  
  You MAY NOT bring into the test center or use any of the following:
  electronic timers of any kind
  electronic cigarettes
  fitness tracking devices
  digital watches, alarm watches, beeping watches, calculator watches
  cell phones, beepers, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs)
  personal computers
  calculators
  photographic or recording devices
  listening devices
  headsets, iPods, or other media players
  books, dictionaries, papers of any kind
  rulers
  mechanical pencils
  mechanical erasers or erasers with sleeves
  ink pens or felt-tip markers
  briefcases, handbags, backpacks of any kind
  earplugs
  hats/hoods (except religious apparel) may not be worn on the head
  sunglasses may not be worn
  weapons or firearms
  
  LSAC has adopted a no-tolerance policy with regard to the use or possession of electronic devices, including cell phones, or in possession of a weapon or firearm.
  
  http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/day-of-test/
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  abby.lu2017 Alum Member

  June 2016 112 karma

  Thank you, everybody! I think I will just have to leave my bag at the train station.
• Nicole Hopkins Alum Inactive Sage Inactive ⭐

  June 2016 4344 karma

  @abby.lu2017 said:
  Do most test centers have storage lockers/rooms for students with a backpack? I will have my phone and some person items in my backpack.
  

  No. No cell phones allowed even near the testing center. Leave everything aside from your ziplock at home!
• orangebeer Alum Member

  October 2016 216 karma

  Hi,
  I have a question about this....
  So when people go to the test center,
  they just bring the zip in hands...??
  What if we need something on the way? We have to throw them away before enter the test center?
• Cant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor

  October 2016 27901 karma

  @orangebeer said:
  they just bring the zip in hands...??
  What if we need something on the way? We have to throw them away before enter the test center?
  

  Yes and yes.
• orangebeer Alum Member

  October 2016 216 karma

  @"Cant Get Right"
  Thanks for your reply.
  Didn't expect this...kind of worried that would look weird.
  (or get some bag that I can throw away...)
• DEC_LSAT Alum Member

  October 2016 760 karma

  the rules seems excessive. i mean i get the cell phone rule so that it's quiet during the test but LSAC needs to chill.
• Alex Alum Member ⭐

  October 2016 23929 karma

  @"Cant Get Right" said:
  Yeah be careful with this. While some proctors may allow an exception, the rules are clear about what is allowed and a backpack is not listed.
  

  Yep. always err on the side of caution. I wouldn't risk bringing a backpack!
• bjphillips5 Alum Member

  October 2016 1137 karma

  And bring your ziplock with you when you take practice tests too! It actually becomes a source of comfort...like your trusty weapons to fight LSAT evil.