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Related: Faculty and Staff instructions to approve proctored exam.
Prior to the first exam: an alternative testing location with minimal distractions should be arranged and agreed upon by you and your instructor.
Reserving a proctored exam room
The Office of Disability Services offers exam rooms with proctoring services for situations when the academic department for your course does not have an accommodating space available.
If a proctored exam room is needed, confirm with your instructor that you'll schedule your exam location through the Office of Disability Services online AIM Student Portal.
Advance scheduling required
To secure a proper space, keep in mind the following when scheduling your proctored exam room:
- General course exams: Minimum two business days notice before exam day.
- Midterm and final exams: Minimum 14 business days notice before exam day.
Special instructions? Be sure to include in the request comments if you need a service provider or any special equipment for an exam.
Confirming your exam schedule
Exams are administered at the regularly scheduled time of your class.
You'll receive a confirmation email after you schedule your proctored exam.
- Verify the exam is scheduled correctly.
- Ensure you'll have sufficient time to complete your exam before 5 p.m.
- Notify your instructor of the confirmation regarding the date and time of your proctored exam.
If there is a scheduling conflict, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor to agree on an alternate time. They must provide written approval by email to the Office of Disability Services with the agreed upon alternate time for exam to be rescheduled.
For any other changes in exam date or time, contact our office directly.
What to bring or leave at home
Identification
Bring
- Current, valid photo identification
Clothing
Bring
- Dress comfortably in layers and be prepared to adapt to variations in room temperature. Sweaters or light-weight outwear are good.
Do not bring
- Wristwatch
- Hats/caps, headgear and outwear with hoods
- Jackets/coats
Electronic devices
Do not bring
- Cell phones/smartphones
- Tracking devices
- PDAs, tablet PCs, iPods, iPads, etc.
- Cameras
- Any other photographic, communication, computer and electronic devices
Food and drink
Do not bring
- Food*
- Drinks* (no, not even water)
- Gum
- Candy
- Tobacco products
Testing/study materials
Bring
Items specifically approved by your instructor to be used on the exam. These may include:
- blue books
- calculators
- pencils
- scantrons
Do not bring
- Mechanical pencils
- Course materials*+
Personal belongings
Do not bring
- Backpacks or similar*
*Unless approved as an accommodation
+Unless approved in writing by your instructor
Important:
- Arrive and start your exam within 15 minutes of scheduled time.
- Instructor/departmental approval required to be permitted after this time.
- You will be video monitored and recorded while testing.
- The amount of time allowed for your exam will follow the initial agreement unless your instructor provides prior written approval.
- Only approved accommodations for breaks (including restroom) will be permitted during exam.
- The Office of Disability Services is not responsible for any penalties you may incur as a result of misunderstanding or misinterpreting any part of your exam.