Exam Accommodation Procedures

Providing Exam Accommodations

The University Testing Center is located in Price Computing Center 206

Students with disabilities may require accommodations to ensure they have equal access to the examination process. The Student Access Center works with faculty to provide accommodations to students who qualify for testing accommodations. Faculty may choose to provide accommodations on exams themselves, or to collaborate with the Student Access Center to administer accommodated exams in the University Testing Center. Students are responsible for discussing accommodations with instructors and finding out their preference regarding exam accommodations.

For a full list of testing policies and procedures, please visit the University Testing Center website.

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERS: University Testing Center (UTC)

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS CONTRACT

 

Note: This testing contract applies only to exams taking place on the Lawrence campus in the University Testing Center. For any other exams taking place in-person on another campus, please contact your Access Specialist if you do not know the appropriate test procedures.

The University Testing Center is located in Price Computing Center Room 206.

I understand that I will receive testing accommodations through the University Testing Center (UTC) only after completing the online test request form and adhering to the following steps:

1. PERSONAL CONTACT WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR 

As a student, it is your responsibility to arrange a meeting with the instructor to discuss your accommodations. During this meeting, you need to find out how your instructor would like to handle your testing accommodations. Your instructor may want to provide the testing accommodations and you will not submit a test request online for testing in the University Testing Center. 

2. SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR TEST REQUESTS 

Complete an online test request form ONLY IF your instructor prefers you go through the SAC/UTC for testing. 

  • FIVE (5) days PRIOR to the requested date for all non-final tests and quizzes.
  • TWELVE (12) working days PRIOR to the LAST DAY of classes for final exams. 

PLEASE NOTE: The date of the exam and weekends DO NOT COUNT when calculating working days.

3. LATE EXAM REQUEST POLICY 

a. After THREE (3) late exam requests, students must meet with their Access Specialist to schedule all remaining exams for the semester. 

b. After FIVE (5) late exam requests, all future late requests will be denied for the rest of the semester. Students will still be able to submit on-time exam requests.

4. UTC BUSINESS HOURS 

The University Testing Center will provide accommodations for exams during UTC business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Instructors will provide evening proctoring for their exams or arrange alternate testing times. 

During finals week, the UTC is open from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM to accommodate the university-set finals schedule. 

5. EXAM TIMES 

Exams that fall within UTC business hours will be administered at the designated class time unless an alternate time is authorized by the instructor. If the exam falls outside of UTC business hours, an alternate time should be determined with the instructor. Determining alternative testing times with the instructor is the responsibility of the student. If you need help talking with your instructor, please contact your Access Specialist or Testing Center staff. 

Please Note: The UTC will adhere strictly to designated start times and time limits. 

6. CANCELLING A TEST REQUEST 

If for any reason you will not be taking a scheduled exam through the UTC (including withdrawing from a course), you must cancel your appointment via Access Online. If you need help with this, contact the SAC office at 785-864-4064 or email us here.   

7. LATE ARRIVAL

Students who arrive to their exam more than 30 minutes past their scheduled start time will be unable to begin their exam. If this occurs, students will need to reach out to their instructor for approval for a rescheduled exam or other next steps. Some instructors indicate a shorter late arrival allowance than 30 minutes; in those cases, the Testing Center enforces the instructor's time limit. 

8. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT 

You are expected to abide by the rules posted in the University Testing Center (such as no cell phone use). Any instance of academic misconduct as defined by University Senate Rules and Regulations Article II, Section 6 will be reported to your instructor and can lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Note: The Testing Center is under video surveillance during all exams.

8. TESTING CENTER RULES 

  • Cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices, not specific to disability accommodations, are not permitted in the center.
  • Speak quietly and only when necessary.
  • Put coats, purses, and backpacks in the designated lockers.
  • Please pay attention to the clocks in the Testing Center to keep track of your time. If you don’t remember your end time from your confirmation email you may ask a proctor.
  • Know if you need a blue book and bring one to your exam. The Testing Center does not have blue books for use.
  • In general, please be sensitive to others around you!