Accessible Testing
Accessible testing is a common academic accommodation that serves as a key tool for students who need equal access due to a disability in demonstrating their knowledge of course material during class assessments. Student Accessibility Services will ensure that exams are administered as required by the instructor while also ensuring that students are provided an equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, associated California laws and regulations, and Peralta Community College District policies.
Testing Accommodations Procedures
Student Accessibility Services – Merritt College
1. Meet with your SAS Counselor to document your disability and verify your need for testing accommodations.
2. Get your Services & Accommodations Form from your SAS counselor to give to
your instructor. Meet and discuss your needs in private.
At least five (5) school days in advance of an upcoming test meet with
Assessment Specialist in room P303 (510) 434-3953 to:
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Make an appointment for test proctoring.
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Get the testing envelope and the attached Exam Proctoring Request/Routing Form (coming soon)
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Take it to your instructor.
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See your class syllabus to schedule the entire semester of testing.
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Stay with instructors while they complete their “check off” portion of the Exam
Proctoring Request/Routing Form – to follow. Discuss when you will take the test, for example
If you have a class immediately following, as you may not have the extra time you need.
Rules: Bring all your testing supplies! We do not provide supplies.
Tardiness: 15 minutes late must reschedule with instructor
Rescheduling: Must redo Exam Proctoring Form with instructor
No Show: Exam will be returned to the instructor
Cheating: Exam will be stopped and instructor notified
ANY use of cell phone will be considered cheating
All your belongings (including phones) will be placed in a locker during the test
Kurzweil and Dragon users are only allowed use of school computers. These school computers must be set up in advance with your profile.
Unless allowed by instructor and written on the form, you may NOT use:
Notes, Books, Calculators, Backpacks or Purses or Cell Phones (even if you forgot your allowed calculator)
