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DSS administers exams for students whose disabilities prevent regular classroom administration. For example, students whose documentation shows definitive evidence of a reading comprehension, reading speed, information processing or expressive writing deficit are eligible for test accommodations that may include extended time, readers, scribes, and/or use of adaptive equipment. Standard practice is time and a half for exams. Students with more severe or multiple disabilities may be granted additional time as determined by DSS.

Faculty are encouraged to make every effort to accommodate most students' needs; however, access to special equipment or personnel needed for exams, as well as basic test proctoring support, can be arranged through DSS. It is the student's repsonsibility to inform the instructor and DSS of the need for test accommodations by completing the online Test Accommodation Request Form at least seven days in advance of the exam date.

Students and faculty should also note that due to staff and space limitations, last minute requests for test accommodations or changes to an exam schedule already processed may not be met.

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