Test Proctoring

The Abilities Office offers the service of test proctoring for students registered with the Abilities Office. Test proctoring services require advance notice and an appointment.

Test Proctoring Policy

What

1. The Abilities Office offers the service of test proctoring for students registered with the Abilities Office. Test proctoring services require advance notice and an appointment.
2. The capacity for test proctoring is limited. Therefore, priority will be given in the following order
   • Use of adaptive software
   • Reduced distraction testing
   • Testing with Reader
   • Testing with Scribe
   • Alternate format testing (i.e. write on test copy, paper exam, use of calculator, use of scratch paper, etc.)
   • Extended test time * (solely)

     * We ask that faculty work within their department/college to coordinate testing which ONLY requires time extensions

Who

• Test proctoring services will only be available for students registered with the Abilities Office in the current semester. 
• Test proctoring is appropriate for students with the following accommodations:
• Use of adaptive software
• Reduced distraction testing (formerly private testing location)
• Testing with Reader
• Testing with Scribe
• Extended test time
• Alternate format testing
• Write on test copy
• Paper exam
• Testing breaks
• Use of calculator
• Use of scratch paper

How (Scheduling)

Test proctoring services can be requested by faculty or the student. All parties must use their university-issued email account (@csu.edu). Regardless of who initiates the request for services, the Professor must complete and submit a Faculty Testing Form.

• Faculty and/or students can email or call (773) 995-2380 to schedule proctoring. Include course information, professor's name, & exam details.

 

Test Proctored Locations

1. Tests are proctored in the Abilities Office (SUB 160) or Abilities Lab (SUB 167)
2. All tests are administered in private rooms
3. Noise-canceling devices are available
4. The space is equipped with lockers for student use

Division of Student Affairs

Abilities Office

9501 S. King Drive/CRSU 160

Chicago, IL 60628

Phone: (773) 995-2380

Fax:  (773) 995-3563

TTD: (773) 995-3761