Office of Disability Services
FAQs
FAQs about Alternate Testing
What is the Alternate Testing Program?
The Alternative Testing Program is provided for qualified students and is intended to allow students with disabilities the equal opportunity to succeed in the college setting. Accommodations may include a distraction-reduced testing environment, reader or scribe, word processor with spell check, enlarged print, and extended time, as well as other individually tailored provisions. Appropriate accommodations are based on current documentation of a disability and determined by the Director and/or Assistant Director for the ODS. A student with a disability must meet with her or his individual instructor and discuss her or his Academic Accommodation Plan for alternate testing prior to the first test occurrence.
What is a “pink form”?
The “pink form” is an Alternate Testing Accommodation Request form. Information on the form includes: student’s name, class, date of test, time of test, professor’s name, how the ODS is going to receive and return the test, and what accommodations the student is eligible for based on their disability. The top box is to be filled out by the student. The student should also fill out the bottom perforated section to give to the professor as a reminder of when the test is and where the test should be sent. The second box is to be filled out by the Instructor. Students are responsible for making sure this section is filled out completely before they return the “pink from” to the ODS.
How many days in advance do I have to have the pink form turned into the ODS?
The “pink form” must be returned to the ODS 5 full working/school days in advance.
Where do I turn in my “pink form”?
Pink forms must be fully completed and returned to room 216, Alternate Testing Center. If the door is closed for testing or locked, please slide your “pink form” underneath the door.
Where do I take my test if I want to take my test with the ODS for alternate testing?
Test will be given at the Alternate Testing Center in D. D. Dougherty,
room 216.
What do I have to do in order to get Alternate Testing?
You have to be registered with the ODS and have an Accommodation Plan that states that you are eligible for the alternate testing accommodation.
What if I want to take the test with the Professor?
You must show your professor your Academic Accommodation Plan and discuss if accommodations can be provided by the professor. If you and your professor agree on testing arrangements outside of the ODS, a “pink form” is NOT required.
What if I am sick on the day I have to take my test with the ODS?
You need to contact your professor first and inform them that you are sick. Discuss alternatives with your professor, such as to setting up another date to make up the exam. You and the professor must contact the ODS to inform us that you will not be coming to take your test. You will have to fill out a second Request for Alternate Testing Form (“pink form”) with your make up test date.
How long do I have to take my test with the ODS?
Most eligible students get time and a half to take their exam. Usually that means for a Monday/Wednesday/Friday 50 minute class you have 75 minutes and for a Tuesday/Thursday 75 minute class you have 112 minutes to complete the exam.
How does the ODS get my test and return it to my professor?
Professor’s test and how they want it returned. The ODS receives tests by either email from Professor, Hand delivery, or picked up by ODS from the Departmental office the day before exam Test can be returned by the ODS by either delivery of test to departmental office or Professors can pick up the test from the ODS by 5pm of same day. Professors must indicate on the Alternate Testing Request form (“pink form”) how they want the ODS to receive the will be notified if the ODS is unable to return the test before 5pm.
What do I do if I need to take the test at a different time?
Students must get permission from their professor to start their test at a time other than the scheduled class time. The one exception to this is if you have back to back classes. For example, if you have a test at 9:00 but another class at 10:00, you are permitted to come in early (around 8:30 in this example) to start your test so that you will be able to receive your full extended time and arrive at your next class on time. Another example is if you have class at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 and you are testing in your 10:00 class, you will not be able to come in early or stay late to get your extended time. In this case, you will need to work out a separate testing time with your professor. All changes must be indicated on the “pink form” prior to be returned to the ODS.
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