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Student Information on Exam Administration

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is committed to maintaining the academic integrity of Drexel University. Students with disabilities who are eligible for exam/quiz accommodations, have the ability to make administration arrangements through the faculty member of the course or at ODS. If students are taking exams/quizzes at ODS, students need to make prior arrangements with professors in order to seek clarification during the administration. Students are not allowed to leave the administration once the exam/quiz has started at ODS.

Students who seek to take exams/quizzes at ODS need to have the Test Proctoring Form returned to ODS, at least five days prior to the administration of the exam/quiz. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the student portion of the form, to ensure the form is completed by the faculty, and is submitted to ODS in a timely manner. If the form is not returned within this timeframe, ODS can not guarantee administration of an exam/quiz can occur in ODS. If the form is not returned, students will need to make arrangements with the faculty member of the course to take the exam/quiz with accommodations. By completing the Test Proctoring Form, students are certifying they are approved to use the accommodations listed on the Test Proctoring Form.

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Link To Test Proctoring Form

Exam/Quiz Administration

When students take exams in the Office of Disability Services (ODS), there are policies and procedures which must be followed. The intent of having exams/quizzes administered at ODS is to allow the use of accommodations, while replicating the classroom structure.

1. Unless noted by the faculty member on the Test Proctoring Form, or as an approved accommodation, no academic or personal items are allowed during the exam administration. All student materials will be held at ODS during the administration. Cell phones must be turned off and cannot be used during the administration.

2. Students suspected of cheating, will be reported to the faculty member of the course. Action will be taken in accordance with the University’s judicial policies and procedures.

3. All students are expected to arrive on time, as the starting time of the exam begins at the scheduled time on the Test Proctoring Form. If students arrive at a later time, the amount of time will not be extended beyond that of what was originally scheduled. If students wish to reschedule exams/quizzes, all requests need to be approved by the faculty member of the course. If a student chooses to request to reschedule an exam due to late arrival, the faculty member of the course may not allow the exam/quiz to be taken at another time. If this occurs, Drexel University’s polices and procedures will be applied, as the administration of exams/quizzes for all students.

4. In instances where students are allowed to take breaks, as a reasonable accommodation, students are not allowed to leave ODS or access personal information/backpacks. Unless otherwise noted on the accommodation verification letter (AVL), time allotments for breaks will be factored into the maximum amount of time allowed for the exam/quiz. Maximum amounts of time will be listed on the AVL, if applicable.

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Student Information on Exam Administration