Test Request

Deadlines

Student FAQs

Scheduling Exams

Overview

DRC Orientation:

Test Accommodations Services

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Overview: Part 1

Provide Verification of Test Accommodations to Each Professor

At the beginning of each quarter, DRC emails a

Notification of Test Accommodation (NOTA) letter to the Student

STUDENT delivers NOTA letters to Professors

Deadline: As early as possible in the quarter but no later than one week prior to first exam.

Sample: NOTA

Overview: Part 2

How To Use Test Accommodations for a Specific Exam

PROFESSOR chooses to provide accommodations. Student & Prof coordinate

directly.

STUDENT asks Professor: Are you able to provide my full accommodations or

do I need to take exam at DRC?

Professor chooses to have DRC provide the accommodations

STUDENT takes exam at DRC on the scheduled date

STUDENT submits a Test Request to DRC and Professor

Deadline: 3 working days before exam**Finals due the 8th week

DRC emails Professor to request the examTimeline: 2 working days before exam

DRC returns exam to the Dept or Professor picks it up

Sample: TEST REQUEST

Form available online: http://www.csupomona.edu/~drc/forms-and-documents.shtml

Students are expected to take the exam at the same time as the class.

There are ONLY two (2) exceptions:1) The class is not scheduled during DRC testing hours2) The extended time would overlap with another class/lecture

If the student must take the exam at a different time, they are required to discuss which alternate schedule is acceptable with the professor. The student will lose their right to the accommodations if they do not obtain the professor’s approval.

Scheduling Exams @ DRC

Regular Quarter: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pmFinals Week: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:30pm

Friday7:00am-4:30pm (latest start is 11:30am)

Test Request Deadlines

• The STUDENT must submit the Test Request to both DRC and professor no later than 3 working days before the exam.

Example: Test date is Thursday, 2/27 = Request is due by Monday, 2/24 Example: Test date is Tuesday, 4/15 = Request is due by Thursday, 4/11

Finals requests are due no later than the 8th week of the quarter.

• DRC will only accept 3 late requests each quarter.

After the 3rd late request, DRC will not accept any new requests (even if they’re on time!) for the remainder of the quarter.

• Students are welcome to submit ALL their requests at the beginning of the quarter. If any of the test dates change, contact our office to let us know. Do NOT submit a new request.

• Test Requests MUST be submitted online: http://www.csupomona.edu/~drc/forms-and-documents.shtml

Student FAQs [1/4]

My class is at 6pm. How do I use my test

accommodations during the exams?

Your first step is to discuss your request to use your accommodations with your professor.

If the professor is unable to provide your accommodations, then you must take the exam during DRC testing hours. With

your professor, decide which alternate test date/time is acceptable.

Student FAQs [2/4]

Can my professor deny my request to use my test

accommodations?

An accommodation can be denied if it would significantly alter what the exam is designed to measure. However, this

determination must be made collaboratively between the professor and DRC.

If your professor has concerns about your test accommodations, contact DRC as soon as possible so that we can discuss whether

or not it is appropriate for you to use your accommodations based on the exam objectives.

Student FAQs [3/4]

My professor told me that she would provide my test

accommodations but I prefer to take my exam at DRC.

Who decides where I take the exam?

Your professor. If she is able to provide the accommodations as prescribed by DRC, then she has the right to do so.

It is important though, PRIOR to the exam date, that you discuss with her the details of how your exam will be administered

(e.g., if approved for a distraction-free room, ask where you will take the exam).

Student FAQs [4/4]

How do I use my accommodations during Pop Quizzes?

As soon as you know that there will be unannounced quizzes throughout the quarter, submit a Test Request to DRC and the

professor (leave the test date blank).

Upon receipt, DRC will contact the professor directly to determine the best approach given the quiz specifics (e.g., length of quiz, time

administered during class, etc.).

Any Questions?drc@csupomona.edu