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Exam Modifications
Students may qualify for extended time on exams, testing in a quiet location, computer access while testing, and/or alternate testing accommodations. Disability Services strongly encourages instructors to provide test accommodations within their own departments. When accommodations cannot be provided by the instructor, Disability Services can provide the service as a convenience for faculty and students. Test administrations handled by Disability Services involve only physical assistance in accordance with the student's functional limitation (e.g., reading, writing, marking answer sheets, time extensions).
Disability Services hosts exams when instructors cannot provide students with test accommodations.
The service is structured to provide students with a fair opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of course content without resulting in a competitive academic advantage over other students. The student is not allowed to use notes, books, tapes, or any supplementary material, unless specified by the instructor to Disability Services staff. Disability Services does not make copies of exams and does not maintain exam files. Scoring is the responsibility of the instructor.
Exams are received and returned according to prearranged instructions.
The following procedures should be followed when setting up test accommodations with Disability Services:
- The student and disability specialist discuss the accommodation(s) needed. The disability specialist notifies the instructor of the disability-related need for test accommodations. The disability specialist provides consultation and advocacy if necessary. The instructor contacts Disability Services if the department cannot host the exam. The instructor makes arrangements to deliver the exam to the Office of Disability Services. Exams can be hand delivered, e-mailed, or routed through campus mail. Exams that need to be tape-recorded must arrive at Disability Services at least two working days before the exam is to be administered. The student's name must appear on all exams. Time limitations should be noted. Disability Services administers the exam and returns it according to pre-arranged instructions.
- If the student does not keep the appointment for the exam, the exam is returned to the instructor. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to seek permission to reschedule the exam. All students who request test accommodations through Disability Services are given policies and procedures outlining their role in arranging this service.
Disability Services Testing Form
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