
How To Use Your Test Taking Accommodations
This is for students who test outside the ARC
DO NOT watch this video if you have “Eligible to test at the ARC” on your accommodation letter for professors
This is only for those who have testing accommodations e.g. extra time & reduced distractions
Read your ARC letter, especially the info on test taking you’ll usually see 3 choices…
The three testing options #1 Test with professor
#2 Test at the UTD Testing Center (SP2 11.175) at Synergy Park
#3 Test virtually using HonorLock
Make sure the professor has your letter, and ask them which testing option they prefer
Your professors have the final say on where you test! Next, make your reservation…
To schedule your exams, 5 days before each test (2 weeks for finals) go to the ARC Services Portal.
Option #1
The professor personally arranges a room and proctor.
You can ask questions (if allowed), and you get last minute details.
Option #2
The UTD Testing Center at Synergy Park (SP2 First Floor, Suite 11.175)
Route from ARC (Administration Bldg. AD 2.224) to Testing Center (SP2 11.175): Go North from Administration Bldg. Two blocks and turn left (West) on Synergy Park Blvd. then Right (North) on Stewart Drive.
3 days before a test at Synergy Park, you must log in to utd.link/testreg to register
If you can’t find the test at utd.link/testreg send a reminder to your professor
The Testing Center can get crowded, but there are some options that help!
Earplugs, privacy partitions, and preferred seating are options if you ask 72 hours in advance.
You must remember to email infotestingcenter@utdallas.edu if you want those 72 hours pre-test.
Remember TWO forms are required for the Testing Center: utd.link/arcportal and utd.link/testreg
If you have a digital test, always make sure your extra time is applied before starting!
Option #3
Take the test at home using HonorLock
Professors don’t always like this option, you can ask but they might not allow it.
To-Do List
- Get ARC Letter 1st week of class at ARC Services Portal
- Talk to profs, find out where they want you to test
- Schedule the test at ARC Services Portal 5 days in advance, 14 days for finals
- If you use the Testing Center, register for each test at utd.link/testreg
- Testing Center distraction aids infotestingcenter@utdallas.edu 3 days prior