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Student Responsibilities for DSS Exam Proctoring

Student Responsibilities for Submitting an Exam Request 

Prior to an upcoming exam, students must discuss their testing accommodations with their professors. If a professor cannot provide testing accommodations in the classroom, the student can request to take the exam at Disability Support Services (DSS). To submit a request to take an exam at DSS, students must submit an exam proctoring request in AIM at least three academic days* in advance. This will allow your professor time to provide DSS with proctoring information and the exam. DSS needs a three academic day minimum notice requirement to ensure that testing materials are received and that there is space and proctors available for your exam. We want to provide students with the best exam proctoring experience possible, so please ensure you are submitting exam requests by the three academic day minimum deadline.  

* NOTE: one Academic Day = one day University is in session Monday - Friday 

Reminders:

  • Always schedule an exam for the same date/time as the class exam, unless you have a conflict with another course.  
  • If you need to take an exam on an alternate date or time, please notify your professor and indicate the reason why under “Additional Notes” section when submitting your proctoring request in AIM.
  • Please remember, DSS proctors exams Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please keep in mind if you have any earlier or later classes, you might need to adjust your starting time.
  • You are never permitted to schedule an exam at DSS during another scheduled class period. You may not miss any class to take an exam at DSS.  
  • Please ensure you arrive on time, as your professor may not permit a later start time.
  • We will not be able to accommodate your request unless we have received your exam request within the three academic day minimum timeframe.  

To schedule an exam in AIM, log into AIM via PirateNet. 

Student Responsibilities for Exam Integrity

It is important to follow DSS and University guidelines for test taking behavior when taking an exam at DSS. You may bring only approved materials into the testing area. These may include: 

  • Exam materials
  • Writing utensils
  • Laptop if permitted
  • Calculator if permitted
  • Water (snack if permitted)
  • Any other materials expressly permitted by the professor or DSS staff. 

All personal items, such as bags, smartwatches, phones, hoodies, jackets and hats must be stored outside the testing area or away from the access of the testing student. You will not be allowed to wear a hoodie or jacket in the testing room, so please dress accordingly. 

Testing spaces are always monitored by cameras or proctors. Students are seated to prevent collaboration or access to unauthorized materials.  

Students should use the restroom before an exam begins. If you have a break accommodation during exams, you may use the bathroom but are not permitted to leave the building. You may sit in an area where the proctor can see you for your break but are not permitted to leave unless you are to use the bathroom. You are permitted to take a maximum of 15 minutes per 60 minutes of testing. We have implemented these procedures to ensure we are providing all students with a seamless testing experience.  

If a proctor suspects a breach in academic integrity by the student, DSS will document our findings and will notify the professor once the student has completed the exam. Students will not be notified of suspicious activity while taking an exam, but DSS will inform the student once they have completed their exam.  

Exam Proctoring Procedure 

You can read through our Exam Proctoring Procedure here.