Testing Accommodations

It is the student's responsibility to begin the process of scheduling testing accommodations. This can be requested from the instructor or through the Access Offices in Moberly or Columbia. To schedule testing with the Access Offices, complete a Testing Accommodation Request form. These forms are available at the Access Offices, in Canvas, or by requesting the form by e-mail (ADAServices@macc.edu). The student must complete the Student Section of the form, ask the instructor to complete the Instructor Section, and then the form must be returned to the Access Office so the test can be scheduled.

For online proctored exams, registered students may utilize the Access Office as a proctor site. A Testing Accommodation Request form should be used to request proctoring, as for any other proctored test.

If students are unable to test during regular Access Office hours, please discuss this with Access Office staff.

Procedure for Scheduling Exams with the Access Offices in Moberly and Columbia

The student will pick up a Testing Accommodation Request Form from the Access Office, in Canvas, or request a fillable form to be sent to their student email.
The student will fill out the “Student Section” of the form.
The student must give or email the form to their instructor.
Once the instructor has filled out their section of the form, the instructor should return the form to the student.
Students are asked to bring or email the form to schedule their tests at least 3 weekdays prior to the test to allow for planning and testing room availability.

Note: If students need the services of a reader and/or scribe for their exams, it is extremely helpful if the Testing Request Form is completed in a timely manner. The Access Office staff is quite small, so in order to make sure that the student will receive the attention they need during their exam, the Access Office will need to get it scheduled early so that other appointments and tests are not overlapping with the student’s time.

Testing Room Rules and Procedures

Pop quizzes and tests that are announced by the instructor with less than 3 days’ notice can still be accommodated. Contact the Access Office as soon as the student finds out in order to set up testing plans.
No cellphones, food, or other items will be allowed during testing.
All personal items not approved by the instructor for use during the exam will be placed into a plastic tub or cabinet in the testing room for safekeeping until the student has completed their exam.
Large or bulky coats may not be worn and must be placed in a tub.
Students are required to adhere to the MACC academic honesty policy, and any violations of this policy will be reported.
Students who do not take their exam before the instructor’s written deadline will not be able to make up the exam without first receiving written permission from the instructor.
The Access Office provides all scratch paper.
Readers are not allowed to paraphrase, reword, or clarify anything written on the exam.
It is the student’s responsibility to schedule exams in a way that doesn’t prevent the student from being present for class lectures/labs. Testing in the Access Office is not an excuse to miss other classes. If students need help looking at their schedule to determine the best time(s), the Access Office staff would be more than happy to help them.
Once students begin their exams, they may not leave the room. If they have an accommodation that allows them to take their exam with breaks, they MUST notify the testing room supervisor so they can parse out the exam for them.
Always let the Access Office staff know if something is wrong so they can assist if there is an issue!

Testing Accommodations at Sites That Don’t Have a Designated Access Office
Students who attend classes at sites that don’t have a designated Access Office should discuss their testing accommodations with their instructor. It is the responsibility of the student and instructor to work out a plan to allow students to use their testing accommodations. If the instructor is not able to proctor a student’s test, the instructor should meet with their site director and they should develop a plan to accommodate the student’s testing needs. If they are not able to develop a plan utilizing staff on campus to proctor the test, they should immediately call the Access and ADA Services staff for assistance in arranging testing accommodations.

Online Testing
The student will provide the instructor with a copy of their Letter of Accommodation and will notify the instructor they would like to use the extended time accommodation for all upcoming tests and quizzes for the semester. The instructor will then extend the time, as shown on the student letter of accommodation, for each online test and/or quiz given. Students should review their testing time before starting their test. Students will need to let their instructor, as well as the Access Office, know if their extended time is not showing up on their tests and quizzes.

Proctored Testing for Online Courses
Students taking courses that require proctored mid-term and/or final exams may schedule them with the Access Office at either the Moberly or Columbia campus in order to use their testing accommodations. There is a quiet ADA testing room available at both locations, and Access Office staff will gladly proctor the exams. If students are unable to test at the Moberly or Columbia testing centers, they should contact their instructor and the instructor should help the student arrange the appropriate testing situation at the MACC campus that is closest to the student’s home.

After Hours Testing Requests
The Access Office, as well as MACC faculty and staff, will make every effort to meet testing time requests. Please submit these requests with as much notice as possible and understand that flexibility on the student’s part may be required. Regular testing office hours for the Columbia and Moberly ADA testing rooms are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, testing may be arranged outside these hours, as needed. If students require proctoring outside of these hours, please schedule as soon as possible. The Access and ADA Services Office will work with the student and work out a plan to accommodate the student’s testing needs.