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Guide for Faculty to Schedule Accommodated Exams at the University Testing Center

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  1. Find students in your classes who are eligible for testing accommodations.
    1. Log in.
    2. Tip: Schedule all accommodated exams at the Testing Center as early in the semester as possible.
A example screenshot of a UTD login screen with netID and password.
  1. Agree to FERPA confidentiality terms.
A screenshot of the AccessAbility Resource Center Instructor Authentication Page example
  1. On the next page (towards the bottom), locate students in the chart with “Yes” in the PAT column.
An screenshot example of List of Students who Requested Accommodation to check the PAT, which stands for Professor or Instructor Provides Alternative Testing. There is a red circle around PAT column

(Note: The ARCT column is for students testing at the ARC. The ARC will contact you via email when these students schedule exams. No action is required for ARCT students unless you receive an email.)

  1. Click “View” for each student to access their official ARC accommodation letter.  
An screenshot example of List of Students who Requested Accommodation to check the PAT, which stands for Professor or Instructor Provides Alternative Testing. There are red circles around view and yes (in PAT column).
  1. Review accommodation letters and note the students who receive 50% or 100% extra time and other testing accommodations (Hint: Look for accommodations beginning with ***)
Example of an accommodation letter that documents how much percentage of a time a professor gives for alternative testing.
  1. Submit exam requests at the UTD Testing Center (SPN2, 3020) at least 5 days prior to the exam.

First-Time Users:

Returning Users:

  • Apply extended time accommodations in eLearning for each student.
    • Contact ARC for questions about applying other testing accommodations.
  • Email students with “Yes” in the PAT column (step 3) that (a) testing accommodations have been arranged at the UTD Testing Center, and (b) instruct them to reserve a seat at utd.link/testreg at least 2 days before the exam. Access email addresses by clicking on the student’s name in AIM (step 4).
  • The ARC instructs students to schedule their exams in addition to RegisterBlast (RegisterBlast exam registration). This form generates an email to notify professors of requested testing accommodations.  Once you receive this email, please inform the student (if you haven’t already) that accommodated testing arrangements have been confirmed at the selected location.

Note: We encourage faculty to use the Testing Center at Synergy Park for all students who do not have “Yes” in the ARCT column in AIM (step 3). Alternatively, instructors may provide their own testing location (e.g. conference room, office) or allow remote testing with Honorlock.