Using the Testing Center and/or DAS Office for Testing Accommodations
The Testing Center and DAS Office partner with students and instructors to ensure that students with testing accommodations can access accommodations through use of testing in the Testing Center or DAS Office.
In order for students with DAS accommodations to schedule exams using the DAS Student Portal, instructors must first verify exam details by completing the "Alternative Testing Contract" and adding exam dates/details in the DAS Instructor Portal.
- Students must discuss testing plans with instructor(s) before accessing the exam scheduling tool in the DAS Student Portal.
- Faculty must complete the 'alternative testing contract' and enter exam dates/details in the DAS Instructor Portal in a timely manner after being contacted by students to allow students to submit exam requests.
- If faculty make changes to testing dates/details after initially entering information in the DAS Instructor Portal, they'll need to make those updates in the DAS Instructor Portal.
- Faculty should alert students once they have completed the 'Alternative Testing Contract' and entered exam dates/details, so that students can submit exam requests.
This verification process ensures that Testing Center and DAS staff have all the correct information to effectively proctor exams according to the instructor's specifications.
Step-by-step guides for instructors and students are attached to this email. If you have any questions, or would like to set up a meeting to receive assistance with using the DAS Instructor Portal, please contact the DAS Office at 509-533-7169 or das@scc.spokane.edu.
Exam Scheduling Request Responsibility Policy
- Use of the Testing Center and/or DAS office for testing accommodations must be discussed with instructor before submitting an exam scheduling request.
- Unless otherwise approved by your instructor and/or DAS/Testing Center Staff, exam scheduling requests should match the scheduled class testing day and time.
- If there is a scheduling conflict, please leave a note in the additional comment box. Exceptions must be approved by the instructor and/or DAS/Testing Center staff.
Minimum Scheduling Deadlines
- Regular exams: Must be scheduled at least 7 business days in advance.
- Final or midterm exams: Must be scheduled at least 10 business days in advance.
*Business days are only days that Spokane Community College is open. For example, if you attempt to schedule an exam on the Thursday before for an exam that takes place the following Monday, the exam request will be considered late.
Exams scheduled after 4:00 p.m. on a day are counted as being scheduled on the next business day. For example, if you schedule after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, that request will count as being scheduled on Wednesday and will count one less day toward when your exam takes place. Exams scheduled after 4:00 p.m. on Friday are counted as being scheduled on the following Monday.
Scheduling Deadlines
- For an exam on Monday, schedule by Monday the week before at 4:00 p.m.
- For an exam on Tuesday, schedule by Tuesday the week before at 4:00 p.m.
- For an exam on Wednesday, schedule by Wednesday the week before at 4:00 p.m.
- For an exam on Thursday, schedule by Thursday the week before at 4:00 p.m.
- For an exam on Friday, schedule by Friday the week before at 4:00 p.m.
Late Requests
It is the student's responsibility to schedule exams in a timely manner. If a student misses a scheduling deadline, they may need to take the exam in the standard classroom, unless otherwise approved by the instructor and Disability Access Services office.
If a student makes 4 late exam scheduling requests in a quarter without a justifiable reason, they must meet with the Director of DAS or Testing Center Manager before making additional exam scheduling requests.
Tardiness, Rescheduling, and No-Shows
- Students who are more than 10 minutes late to their exam appointment may not be able to take the exam and must coordinate with the DAS/Testing Center staff and course instructor for makeup opportunities.
- If a student needs to reschedule due to illness or emergency, they must contact the DAS/Testing Center staff and course instructor as soon as possible.
- No-shows without notice or a justifiable reason may result in the loss of access to testing center space until the issue is resolved.
Exam Appointment Responsibilities
- Arrive on time with a valid student ID.
- Only bring permitted materials. No personal items (e.g., phones, bags) are allowed in the testing room unless permitted by accommodation.
- Follow all Testing Center rules and staff instructions.
Academic Integrity
All students are expected to follow SCC’s academic integrity policy. Violations, including cheating or disruptive behavior, will result in the student testing session being ended and will be reported to the instructor and the Office of Student Conduct.