Testing Accommodations

Test Accommodations for Classroom Tests

Accommodation for classroom testing provides an equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities to demonstrate mastery of the course objectives and take required course exams or evaluative assignments.

In the case of students with learning disabilities, visual impairments, limited dexterity, or mental health disabilities, the need for, and type of, accommodation depends on the impact the disability has on test taking. Students with other verified disabilities may also be eligible for accommodations.

*Accommodated Testing

Due to COVID-19 and the college’s direction towards a virtual campus we will not offer any face to face testing. We have asked your instructors to please be flexible and build extra time accommodations into their virtual/online quizzes, exams and finals.

Please refer to your accommodation letter to verify your accommodations. If there are any accommodations you need help accessing virtually please contact dsstestproctor@fhda.edu for support. It is possible that your instructor is not yet aware of this new policy, if so, please let them know to contact us with any questions they may have.

If you you are a student or Faculty who needs support or has questions regarding accommodations through Canvas, Zoom, etc., please email dsstestproctor@fhda.edu

Steps To Arrange Testing Accommodations

Meet with your DSS Counselor or LD Specialist

Schedule an appointment

As soon as you decide to request test accommodation for the course
After the 1st class meeting or as soon as you have exam information for the class

Bring to the appointment

The course's exam schedule
The class syllabus ("green sheet")
Any other information about the tests

You and your DSS Counselor or LD Specialist will:

Discuss your disability-related needs and the exam requirements for the class
Review "Test Accommodation Rules and Responsibilities"
Confirm your understanding of the Academic Integrity Policy and the Guidelines Link

Talk with your Instructor

Discuss

Your accommodation needs
The test accommodation procedures

Your instructor will receive an letter from your DSS Counselor or LD Specialist notifying them of your authorized test accommodations

Go See the Test Proctor

**During this time of online instruction, there will not be a need to schedule an appointment with the Testing Center if your course is online. Your instructor will make the time adjustments for you.

Test Proctor Location/Hours:

Learning Center West (LCW) 110
Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*if your course meets outside of our operating hours, please discuss with your instructor booking your appointments at an earlier time then the class meeting

Review the Test Accommodation Guidelines and procedures with the Test Proctor, if needed.

Review and Sign the Academic Integrity Form

Schedule your Test Accommodation Appointments