Disability Resource Center

QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED

1. I forgot to make arrangements but I need to take my test today! Can't I just walk in?

During peak testing times there is no space available so walk-ins cannot be accommodated.  Further, for DRC to proctor an examination we must have specific information from instructors.  Without that information we are unable to correctly administer a test.  It is your responsibility to plan ahead and request testing services in a timely manner.  Failure to do so may result in you not receiving the accommodations that you require.

2. Why are you putting me in a room with other people? I have a disability and I need a distraction reduced area in addition to extra time.

It is especially important for students who need a distraction reduced testing environment to return test scheduling forms as soon as possible. We only have access to six private rooms and during midterm and final times.  Those rooms  are frequently booked early. For those who need a scribe/Reader, it is doubly important to schedule an exam well in advance.

3. The other students in my class get to use their calculators; the instructor said it would be ok.  Why won’t you let me use one?

Your professor is responsible for communicating that information to us on the Test Scheduling form.  Any changes need to be communicated to DRC by the instructor. If you become aware of changes be sure to ask your instructor to contact us or have him/her complete a new testing form. If you are authorized to use a calculator as part of an accommodation you may be required to use one provided by DRC.

4. What if I have a question about the exam?

The DRC Test Proctoring staff will be most happy to answer any questions you might have about the structure or conditions of the exam, but will be unable to respond to questions about the content of the exam.

5. Who can use the DRC Test Proctoring Service?

DRC Test Proctoring Services are available only to students with disabilities who are registered with DRC. The service is an accommodation based on disability as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who need make up exams or need extra time for reasons other than disability are not eligible for DRC Test Proctoring Services.  Students who have difficulty with English as a result of it being a second language are not considered to have a disability under ADA. 

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