Alternative Testing

OSD offers test-proctoring services for various types of assessments, including quizzes, exams, and standardized tests. Alternative testing accommodations must be approved by the Disability Management Specialist.  

The purpose of exam accommodations is to provide you with an equal testing opportunity based on your functional limitations. Alternative Testing accommodations may include extended time in a distraction-reduced environment.  

For questions regarding Alternative Testing, please contact [email protected].  

Online Exams

STEP 1: Submit an accommodation request through the OSD Portal (AIM) and request Alternative Testing.

  • The request will initiate the Notification of Academic Support Services (NASS) to your instructor via email. Your instructor must complete the Alternative Testing Agreement, included in the NASS, before you can submit an exam request. 

STEP 2: Schedule the exam through the OSD Online Services at least 7 days in advance. If you are not able to schedule on time, you will need to provide an explanation and will need to meet with the Alternative Testing Coordinator.

  1. Log into your OSD Portal (AIM) and select “Alternative Testing.
  2. Select the class you would like to schedule an exam for.
  3. Click on “Schedule an Exam.

NOTE: For extended time, your instructor will need to adjust the time on CANVAS manually.

In-Person Exams

STEP 1: Submit an accommodation request through the OSD Portal (AIM) and request Alternative Testing.

  • The request will initiate the Notification of Academic Support Services (NASS) to your instructor via email. Your instructor must complete the Alternative Testing Agreement, included in the NASS, before you can submit an exam request. 

STEP 2: Schedule the exam through the OSD Online Services at least 7 days in advance. If you are not able to schedule on time, you will need to provide an explanation and will need to meet with the Alternative Testing Coordinator.

  1. Log into your OSD Portal (AIM) and select “Alternative Testing.
  2. Select the class you would like to schedule an exam for.
  3. Click on “Schedule an Exam."
  4. Select from available time frames:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. 2 p.m.


NOTE:

  • Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the exam with your student ID.
  • For extended time, your instructor will need to adjust the time on CANVAS manually.

Final Exams

The deadline to schedule alternative testing for final exams is approximately week 13 of the semester. You will receive an email with the exact date. 

Exam times for students with alternative testing accommodations are different from the University's standard exam schedule.

OSD Final Exam Schedule

Monday – Thursday 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m., 1 p.m.

 

Exam Integrity

Students receiving testing accommodations, whether through OSD or directly from the instructor, are responsible for honest‚ ethical test-taking behavior and maintaining the integrity of the test. 

Cheating will not be tolerated. If the exam is taken with OSD, proctors will report any irregularities by completing an incident report that will be provided to the faculty for that class. Disciplinary action will be at the faculty's discretion.