Testing Accommodations

To receive testing accommodations, you must have a disability and have qualified for specific testing accommodations through SCC Disability Access Services.

Types of testing accommodations:

• Extended time
• Distraction-reduced environment
• Reader or Scribe (usually technology)
• Use of headphones
• Memory prompts
• Use of technology
• Other

Extended testing time accommodations do not apply when the purpose of the test is to measure the ability to complete a task within a defined time standard.

Make sure you have activated your testing accommodations for the current quarter at Manage my Accommodations.

Check your syllabus/course schedule and speak with your instructor at the start of the quarter or when you first get accommodations.

Note: Extended testing time accommodations do not apply when the purpose of the test is to measure the ability to complete a task within a defined time standard.

Talk to your instructor(s) about:

• any concerns,
• the exam location,
• which exams you would like to use your accommodations for and the types of exams,
• if there are any tests that your accommodations won’t apply to,
• how tests fit into your class schedule (for example, do other classes interfere with extended time?),
• dates and start times for your exam,
• if there is a proctor for the test,
• and if you will be taking any exams at the SCC Testing Center.

Accommodations for online exams and quizzes may differ from accommodations offered for in-person exams and quizzes. Extended testing time accommodations apply. Students are responsible for their own environment and equipment when taking exams and quizzes online. For students with reader, scribe, or use of technology accommodations, it is important to contact the DAS office as it may be necessary for exams and quizzes to be proctored in person.

Important Note: Check your class schedule/syllabus at the beginning of the quarter to identify if any of your online classes will have tests that require proctoring in person. If you have any in-person proctored tests, you will need to schedule your test with the SCC Testing Center.

Schedule your exam at the SCC’s Testing Center webpage or in person at the Testing Center.

Schedule your test(s) at least one week prior to the date of the test.

• You may schedule more than one test at a time.
• Examss should be scheduled for the same time or before the time that the test is scheduled in class.
• Best practice is to schedule exams as far in advance as you are able. i.e. schedule all of your exams for the quarter at the beginning of the term.
• If your instructor changes a test date, notify the testing center as soon as possible.
• Make sure that you schedule your test with enough time to complete the entire test (including any extended time that you have as an accommodation). Testing needs to be complete 15 minutes before the Testing Center closes each day.
• If your instructor has scheduled your entire class to take tests at the testing center, you must still schedule your exam with the testing center if you would like to be able to use your accommodations.
• If you have an accommodation of a reader, scribe, or use of specific assistive technology during your exam, the Testing Center may not be able proctor your test. You will need to contact the DAS office to request assistance with coordinating these accommodations.

When taking a scheduled test at the Testing Center:

• Go directly to the Testing Center on exam day (unless told otherwise by your instructor) and arrive at your scheduled time.
• Bring picture ID with you
• Let the staff know that you have testing accommodations and a scheduled exam
• You will be asked to put away your belongings during your test. You will not be allowed to have anything with you unless specifically approved by your instructor or DAS.  
• Ask for a timer, if wanted, to keep track of your time.
• Follow any additional instructions from the Testing Center staff.
• Let the Testing Center staff know if there is an issue or questions regarding your accommodations for your test before you have begun testing. This way, your instructor or DAS can be contacted.