Testing Policy/Procedure

• Exams must be scheduled at least 3 business days before the testing date to ensure Accessibility Services gets a copy of the exam from the instructor in advance. If the exam is not scheduled 3 business days in advance, there is no guarantee that accommodations can be applied to that exam.
• Students are expected to be on time for their exams. Testing accommodations will not be granted if the student fails to show up within 30 minutes of their anticipated start time. The student’s instructor will be notified, and the instructor will determine if the exam can be rescheduled.
• It is the responsibility of the student to notify Accessibility Services should the exam be rescheduled for any reason.
• Exams may be scheduled as early as the student would like, but the student is responsible for contacting Accessibility Services with any changes in their testing schedule.
• Exams will take place on the same date and time as the rest of the class. There are two notable exceptions to this policy. 1) If a student has back-to-back classes and getting extended time on their exam would interfere with their ability to attend their other class, they are allowed to take it at another date or another time, that is approved by the professor. 2) If an exam is scheduled outside of Accessibility Services office hours, the student is allowed to take the exam at another date or another time, that is approved for the professor. As student accommodations are a federal right under disability legislature students are allowed to work with their professors to change the date and time of their exam in these two circumstances to get their accommodations in an equitable way relative to their classmates.
• Final Exams must be scheduled at least 5 business days in advance. If the exam is not scheduled 5 business days in advance, there is no guarantee that accommodations can be applied to that exam.
• All exams will take place between the hours of 8am and 4pm. All exams must be completed by 4pm.
• Students are expected to adhere to SCTCC’s Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. Academic Integrity Policy & Procedure | St. Cloud Technical Community College (sctcc.edu). If a student testing in Accessibility Services is suspected of academic dishonesty, their exam will end immediately, and their instructor will be notified. Accessibility Services simply reports any instances of suspected academic dishonesty to the student’s instructor. The instructor makes all final decisions regarding academic dishonesty. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SCTCC Accessibility Services Testing Accommodations Policy, please contact Accessibility Services (acc@sctcc.edu). 

What you need to schedule an Exam:

• A testing accommodation that has been approved by Accessibility Services.
• Your StarID and Password OR Tech ID and Last Name
• Course information for the exam you are scheduling (Course Number, Instructor’s Information, etc.)

How to schedule an Exam through Accessibility Services:

1. Log into the Web-Portal with your StarID and password OR Tech ID and Last Name
2. Click on “Testing Accommodation Form”
3. Fill out the relevant information, including exam date, start time, class information, any special instructions from the instructor, etc.
4. Check the “I Certify” box
5. Hit “Submit Request” at the bottom of the screen

Please be sure to be on time and prepared for your exam.  

Online/Asynchronous Assessments on D2L: You do not need to complete the Testing Accommodation Form for assessments that are fully online and asynchronous on D2L. Faculty should ensure that your additional time is added once they have received your accommodation plan. If you are not seeing your additional time, please connect with your faculty and/or Accessibility Services.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Testing Accommodations Procedure, or if you need additional support submitting the testing accommodation form, please contact the SCTCC Accommodations Specialist at acc@sctcc.edu or in Room 1-452.

Eligible testers may receive accommodations for the Accuplacer Placement Assessment, whether they are enrolled or plan to enroll at SCTCC. Please note that the Accuplacer is not a timed assessment, so requests for extended time on the Accuplacer are not necessary.

If you are planning on attending SCTCC and are looking for Accuplacer Accommodations:

1. Schedule your Accuplacer Exam (Accuplacer | St. Cloud Technical Community College (sctcc.edu))
2. Follow all instructions to receive accommodations listed out in the Getting Started Section
3. In your Welcome Meeting with the Accessibility Services Coordinator, please inform them that you will be taking the Accuplacer and need accommodations. Please know your Accuplacer date and time before this meeting.
4. The Accessibility Services Coordinator will inform the Assessment Coordinator of your accommodations, and CC you in the email.

If you are not planning on attending SCTCC and are looking for Accuplacer Accommodations:

1. Schedule your Accuplacer Exam (Accuplacer | St. Cloud Technical Community College (sctcc.edu))
2. Email the Accessibility Services Coordinator to schedule a short 15–30 minute meeting. This meeting should be completed at least two hours before your Accuplacer is scheduled. Please know your Accuplacer date and time before this meeting.
3. After you are approved for accommodations, the Accessibility Services Coordinator will inform the Assessment Coordinator of your accommodations, and CC you in the email.

If you have any questions about the Accuplacer, please visit Accuplacer | St. Cloud Technical Community College (sctcc.edu) or contact Nathan Jacobson, the Assessment Coordinator (njacobson@sctcc.edu or 320-308-6007).

If you have any questions about getting Accuplacer Accommodations, please contact Avery Cook, the Accessibility Services Coordinator (avery.cook@sctcc.edu or 320-308-5064).