Tests/Exams FAQ’s

Who is eligible?

• Only students who are registered with the Office of Disability Services and receive extended time for tests and/or are allowed to take tests in a low-distraction environment may take tests in the Office of Disability Services.  ODS does not proctor tests for students who are not registered with this office.

How much time do I get to complete my test?

• Students receiving extended time as part of their accommodation will have their time calculated according to the time allotted to the class [i.e., if the class gets 50 minutes to complete the test, a student receiving  1 1/2 times (150%) is allowed 75 minutes to complete the test].

How do I arrange to take a test/exam in ODS?

• At least two (2) business days prior to the test, the student must complete the Testing Request for Students with Disabilities. The completed form must be e-mailed to the professor, Gina Parris and Betty Raby.  Arrangements must be approved by the professor.

How soon should I make arrangements?

• Tests should be scheduled with the ODS at least two (2) business days prior to taking the test.  Due to limited testing space, we cannot guarantee availability without advance notice.

What about final exams?

• Students who receive extended time or permission to take tests in a low-distraction environment should schedule as early as possible during the term to take their final exam with ODS.  Final exams times in ODS are as follows:   8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  If your class is taking its final exam at 8:30 a.m., you must begin your exam in ODS at 8:00 a.m.  If your class is taking its final exam at 12:00 p.m., you must begin your exam in ODS at 12:00 p.m.  If you class takes its final exam at 3:30 p.m., you must begin your exam in ODS at 3:00 p.m.  This schedule accommodates the need for minimal distractions and lengthy extended time to complete finals.  Final exam arrangements must be approved by the professor.

Should I bring extra paper and/or blue books?

• ODS provides paper.  ODS does not provide blue books.

Should I bring my own calculator?

• If the professor approves, you may use your own calculator.  The professor may prefer to provide the calculator. 

What happens once I arrive to take the test?

• Before entering the testing room, students are asked to leave all items not pertaining to the test in the room with the proctor.    

What happens if I arrive late?

• It is important that students arrive on time for all tests/exams.  Students arriving late may be refused permission to take the test/exam in ODS.

  What should I do if I must leave the testing room during an exam?

• If you must leave the testing room for any reason, place all papers face down, quietly leave the room, and let the proctor know why you are outside the testing room.  Time spent outside the testing room is expected to be brief, and you may not leave the designated areas (testing room, proctor’s office and restroom).

What should I do once I have completed the test/exam?

• Once you have completed the test/exam, quietly gather all papers (test, answer sheet, scratch paper, blank paper, blue book, etc.) and bring them to the proctor and confirm the time you finished.  All items pertaining to the test/exam, including approved notes, scratch paper, etc., will be placed in a sealed envelope and returned to the professor as indicated.

What other information should I know about taking tests in the ODS testing room?

• Students testing in the ODS testing room are subject to the same policies regarding academic integrity which apply to all Furman students.  See www.furman.edu/integrity/index.htm for more information.