Introduction

 

Disability Resources & Services (DRS) supports reasonable accommodations to students with a disability to insure that a disability does not impose a barrier to full expression of a student’s knowledge of the material. In some instances, this requires that a student registered with DRS takes exams, tests and/or quizzes (collectively referred to as “tests”) in our office. Administration of tests at DRS is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of DRS, the student and the faculty.

DRS testing services are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Any students taking evening and/or weekend classes that require test accommodations outside DRS office hours should make arrangements with faculty to take the test at an alternate location.

Procedures

 Student Responsibilities

• Student will become familiar with DRS test taking procedures
• Student will present faculty with an accommodation letter issued by DRS within the first three (3) weeks of the semester, or within three (3) business days of letter being issued by DRS staff
• Student will initiate discussions with faculty about their accommodation requirements for each class
• Student and faculty member will complete the Test Administration form, available from www.temple.edu/disability/forms.html
• Student will submit completed Test Administration form to DRS at least three (3) business days in advance of test date
• Student will arrive at DRS at the scheduled time to begin the test. Test completion time is fixed and any lateness will be deducted from the overall available time to complete the test
• Student will abide by policies related to academic integrity. Student is subject to procedures for academic misconduct outlined in the University Code of Conduct

Faculty Responsibilities

Test Scheduling:
Faculty will become familiar with DRS test taking procedures

• Faculty will be respectful of a student’s right to confidentiality
• Faculty will invite students with a disability to make an appointment during office hours to discuss accommodation needs for testing
• Faculty will complete and sign a Test Administration form in collaboration with student at least three (3) business days before the test

Please Note: DRS staff will not accept incomplete Test Administration forms

 

Delivery of Test to DRS:

• Faculty will deliver test to DRS three (3) days in before the test

 There are three (3) methods of test delivery to DRS:

• Email: drs@temple.edu - PREFERRED
• Confidential Fax: 215-204-6794
• By hand: Either you or a designated colleague can hand deliver test

Please Note: Under NO circumstance can students deliver their own tests to DRS

Faculty will notify DRS in advance if they require an extension of the test delivery deadline. Only one method of delivery is available for late deliveries:

• Email to drs@temple.edu at least four (4) business hours before the test is scheduled to begin at DRS

Changes to Test prior to or during tests:

• Faculty will telephone DRS (215-204-1280) or Email (drs@temple.edu) with any changes to test
• Faculty will be available by telephone during the test should the student with a disability require clarification on any aspect of the test

Disability Resources & Services Responsibilities

• DRS will work in collaboration with faculty to insure that all tests we proctor are administered in an environment respectful of the students’ needs and the academic integrity of the testing process
• DRS will meet with student and make disability-related testing recommendations via accommodation letters available in a timely manner
• DRS will respond to all requests for clarification about our testing procedures within 24 business hours of receipt of inquiry
• DRS will insure that all test materials are provided to students in accessible format
• DRS will protect the academic integrity of tests by:
• only accepting complete Test Administration Forms
• only accepting changes to Test Administration Forms in writing from faculty
• insuring that students do NOT deliver their own tests to or from DRS
• providing secure proctoring services
• reporting any suspicion of violations of the Code of Conduct to appropriate faculty immediately
• DRS will provide four options for return of tests to faculty within 24 hours of completion (provided we have accurate information):
• DRS Courier to a location where a staff member is available to sign acknowledgment of receipt
• Confidential fax
• Email to faculty TUmail account
• Faculty or a designated colleague may pick up tests from DRS

Please Note: Under NO circumstance can students deliver their own tests to faculty

 

If student or faculty fail to adhere to above processes, DRS may not being able to provide proctoring services for the test. In the event of this happening, the student is encouraged to work with the faculty member to seek an appropriate resolution. 

 

Certification Service

DRS staff will prepare required certifications for standardized examinations, such as GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT, if disability-related adjustments are required. Students should refer to individual examination administration websites for details on specific forms that are required. Verification of the disability and a history of using approved accommodations are needed for most completed certifications.