Schedule an Exam

  1. Log in to the OSD Student Portal. On the left-hand side, under Accommodations, click on Alternative Testing. Screenshot of instructor profile overview with red box around the alternative testing option.
  2. Choose a class from the Select Class drop-down menu.
    Screenshot of the dropdown menu of courses in the Schedule an Exam
    • If your class has the tag ‘No Alternative Testing Agreement Specified’, please contact our office to send the instructor a reminder email. 
  3. Select Schedule an Exam. Enter the information requested under Exam Request and select Add Exam Request. Screenshot of Exam Request section of profile with options to enter information  
    • Choose the exact Exam Date(s) to use your accommodations
    • Professors enter the exam dates based on the syllabi in the Testing Agreement and students can send in exam requests based on those dates. On the left-hand side of the Exam Dates page, you will see a list of exams that your instructor has entered into their Testing Agreement.
      Screenshot of upcoming exams.
    • If an exam date is not listed, you can still enter a request. 
    • If you need a different day/time for the exam, we will need written/emailed permission from your professor to move the exam day/time. 
  4. Successfully submitted requests will prompt the screen to refresh and a green checkmark at the top of the screen will appear:
    Screenshot of a pop-up message that says "Success! Your Action has been completed"

A confirmation email will automatically be sent to your calstatela.edu email.
Reminder emails with locations and exam specifics are sent 2 days prior to the exam start time.
You can review the Alternative Testing Policies on our website for more information about scheduling an exam.