DRC Testing Center
DRC Exam Support Services provides assistance with exam accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis. It is highly advised that booking requests for the Testing Center are made as early as possible in the quarter due to space constraints.
A test room booking at the DRC Testing Center can be initiated 5+ business days in advance of the exam date by either students initiating booking requests or faculty or departmental staff initiating booking requests.
If faculty require students to request their own bookings, this should be clearly communicated to them, and faculty should verify that the bookings have been set up as the exam date gets closer. Some faculty prefer to request bookings on students’ behalf, since the Testing Center is first-come, first-served. If students are unable to reserve space at the Testing Center due space or time restrictions, faculty bear the responsibility of delivering the student’s exam accommodations in a timely manner. When possible, the Testing Center may be able to offer support on an alternate date or time.
Test room booking requests must be placed for each individual exam for each individual student. If additional students receive AA letters later in the quarter, faculty or students will need to initiate new booking requests, even if other students from the class are already booked at the Testing Center.
Some exam accommodations require remediation of the exam file in advance of the exam date. This includes exam accommodations such as Kurzweil Text-to-Speech, Enlarged Print and Accessible Electronic Format. For exams taking place at the Testing Center, faculty must upload a blank copy of the exam at least 4 business days prior to the exam date to allow for remediation. For exams taking place externally, the exam file should be emailed to the Exam Support Services team at least 4 business days prior to the exam date.
If a faculty member is looking for assistance in navigating Accommodate or has any general questions about the DRC Testing Center, they are welcome to book a quick appointment with one of our staff members here: DRC Testing Center Faculty Appointment Booking.
Support for Exams Outside the DRC Testing Center
As educators, it is important to ensure that all students have an equitable testing experience. This is especially crucial for students with disabilities, who may require specific accommodations in order to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities on exams. The Exam Support Services team has developed several key resources for faculty that will support the compliant implementation of exam accommodations:
- Assistive Technology and Exam Assistant Request Form: For exams taking place outside of the Testing Center that will require assistive technology, a scribe or a reader, please complete this form at least 5 business days in advance of the exam. Exam Support Services will work with you to determine the location and any necessary additional details needed.
- Exam Accommodations Guide: A comprehensive resource on exam accommodations, with detailed definitions of exam accommodations, best practices and avenues for support
- Evaluation of Compliant Spaces Checklist: A checklist for faculty to assess the suitability of their testing environments, particularly Less Students/Distraction Reduced Environment and Private Rooms, for accommodating students with exam-related needs.
- Proctoring Guide for Exam Accommodations: A proctor training manual that establishes a universal standard for maintaining academic integrity and the necessary knowledge to effectively monitor and uphold these standards in alignment with ADA policies
- DRC Testing Center Quick Reference Guide: A brief guide for faculty regarding how to utilize the Testing Center’s services