Tips for Successful Alternative Testing (AT)
- Contact instructors during the first week of class or earlier to discuss your accommodation requests. See sample email.
- Be prepared when meeting with instructors (bring AT faculty letters, VISA, syllabus, course grid, Alternative Testing Request Form, etc.).
- Confirm all AT arrangements by filling out the Alternative Testing Request Form before the end of the 3rd week. This includes submitting a copy of all AT request forms that include nonstandard accommodations to the Testing and Evaluation Office. Complete requests for the entire semester, not just the first exam, to save time and effort. Testing and Evaluation will not accept requests submitted with less than 7 days notice.
- Remind faculty about your test arrangements a week before each exam.
- Check out the testing location for reasonable access (space, equipment, sound, lighting, etc.).
- If your exam is being deposited with a departmental secretary or TA, confirm with him or her 1-2 days before the exam that the exam will be available on time.
- Don't agree to inappropriate test accommodations. If the instructor offers accommodations other than those recommended by McBurney and you are dissatisfied, contact your McBurney accommodations specialist prior to taking the exam. Once you've taken the exam, you have waived the opportunity for your recommended accommodations for that exam.
- Get trained on approved adaptive technology before your first exam.
- Show up on time to take the exam!
- You are responsible for upholding the integrity of the examination process and are subject to procedures for academic misconduct outlined in section 17.13 of the Student Disciplinary Guidelines.
- Discuss with the instructor, the Testing and Evaluation Office, or the McBurney Center any positive or negative experiences from an exam as soon as possible after the exam. Feedback will help continue or improve the testing conditions.
- Keep your accommodations specialist involved.
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