SCHEDULE EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
Steps to Take an Exam with OA
- Communicate alternative testing accommodations with instructor and determine if the OA Testing Center will be needed to proctor exam
- Complete OA Exam Request Form in AIM (see instructions below) 5 business/7 calendar days in advance of exam
- Arrive at OA Testing Center on time with necessary materials
How to Submit Request in AIM
- Log in to AIM Student Portal
- Click Alternative Testing under My Accommodations
- Select Class in the drop down menu and click Schedule an Exam
- Provide exam details and click Add Exam Request
- If you have any scheduling conflicts, such as back-to-back classes, please make a note of it in the Additional Note field.
After Request is Complete
- OA Proctoring Coordinator will review request and schedule the exam based on details provided by student and instructor.
- An email will be sent to you with the scheduled date and time of the proctored exam.
- Be sure to double check your date and time. Exam times may differ from your class time due to conflicts with class schedules and OA availability.
- Students can also opt in to receive Text Message reminders along with the email.
- OA will secure a copy or access to the exam.
- If possible, arrive 15 minutes early with your Photo ID for check-in with your proctor.
- After completion, the OA Testing Staff will return the exam to your instructor for grading.
Day of Exam Reminders
- Arrive on time
- Students arriving 15 minutes late run the risk of being marked “No Show”
- Photo ID is required to take exams with OA
- Bring and use only approved materials/items for exam
- Restroom breaks will be limited to 5-10 minutes
- Excessive breaks may be reported to instructor
- No food or drink in Testing Center
- Unless you have food/drink accommodation
- No tobacco related products allowed
- Complete exams during approved testing time including bubble sheet.
- Return all exam pages and scratch paper to proctor
- No materials can be taken from testing room
- Communicate exam issues promptly to the proctor for resolution
- No additional access will be given if not reported
- Any questions can be written on the exam or Instructor Communication Form
- Student will contact the instructor after completion of exam
- No texting or calling instructors during the exam
- If you are unable to attend your scheduled exam, please notify your instructor and oaexams@auburn.edu ASAP
OA Testing Center Policies
- Student must have approval from instructor before scheduling exam with OA
- Exam should be scheduled same day and time as the rest of the class
- 5 business days (7 calendar) for regular exams and quizzes
- 20 business days (refer to “Important Dates” in AIM) for finals
- Late requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Requests 1 business day in advance or the day of exam WILL NOT be accepted
- Contact instructor for other arrangements
- Exam may have to be taken with instructor without accommodations
- Late arrival/No Show
- If a student is more than 15 minutes late for their scheduled start time, the exam will not be administered
- Student will be marked as a No Show and their instructor will be notified
- Rescheduling of exams requires instructor approval
- OA may adjust your request depending on your class schedule, available proctors, and/or space
- Student’s AU email will be official mode of communication. We cannot communicate with non-AU email addresses to protect your privacy
- Make-up exams
- Missing an exam with OA is treated the same as missing it with your instructor
- Students must follow the make-up policy detailed in course syllabus
- OA requires permission from instructor before rescheduling
- No make-up exams will be proctored during Finals week
- OA only provides proctoring for in-person courses and does not accommodate virtual proctoring (ex. ProctorU)
- OA makes every effort to ensure students abide by The Student Academic Honesty Code. Any suspected violations will be reported to faculty.
