Accessibility Resources
Test Accommodations:
A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
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University at Buffalo
25 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
(716)-645-2608
Welcome to the Testing Accommodations Guide for
students. Here you will learn how to make testing
reservations and utilize your accommodations in the
Accessibility Resources (A.R.) Testing Center.
Overview
Our Testing Center hosts exams for instructors when arrangements cannot
be made directly between the instructor and the student.
If arrangements outside of A.R. for accommodations are mutually agreed
upon by the student and the faculty, no further measures with A.R. need to
be addressed unless a complication arises and support is needed.
A.R. supports students and instructors working closely to make any
arrangements regarding exams and accommodations.
This guide will walk faculty through the process needed to provide
accommodations at the Accessibility Resources Testing Center
Collaboration
Faculty/
Instructor
Student
Accommodations are most
successful when students and
faculty are able to work
together, supported by the
Accessibility Resources staff.
A.R.
Staff
Student Responsibilities
1. Request memos from the Accessibility Resources office by phone,
email or in-person
2. You are encouraged to inform instructors within the first two
weeks of classes that they have accommodations.
3. It is strongly suggested you make an appointment with
instructors to discuss how your accommodations are to be
implemented. This is also important for the future to work with
your instructors for scheduling exams, tests and quizzes.
4. Make your testing appointments with at least 3 business days
notice
Student Responsibilities
When meeting with your professor for the first time, we encourage
you to discuss the following:
Can the professor provide the
accommodation without A.R.?
If an alternate exam time is needed due to
class conflicts, how will this be arranged?
Discuss policy on make-up exams
Make Your Test Reservation
After you have met with your instructor and have agreed
upon a date and time you should be taking their exam,
test or quiz, you should contact Accessibility Resource at
least 3 business days prior to the exam, test or quiz.
Please note this guideline changes for the end of the
semester. Check the A.R.website for updated dates:
www.buffalo.edu/accessibility
Make Your Test Reservation
Timely Notice is REQUIRED for you to receive
accommodations: 3 business days
Appointments can be made by phone, email or
in person
1. Date & Time of class test
2. First and Last name of your professor
3. Professor’s email address
4. Name and call numbers of your exam (e.g. UGC 111)
5. If you need auxiliary aids (such as a reader, scribe, or
a computer)
***End of the Semester Reservations***
It is imperative that you make your end of the semester
reservations by the reservation deadline available to you
on the A.R. website. You will also receive reminders
through your UB email account.
www.buffalo.edu/accessibility
Checking in for your test
Check in for your exam 10 minutes prior to your exam
start time at 25 Capen Hall.
Special Note: Do not check in directly with the proctor
in the Testing Center without checking into 25 Capen
first. Your exam may not be in the Testing Center or
we may have special instructions for you in 25
Capen Hall.
Taking Your Exam
 You will be asked to leave non-essential items in the
monitor’s office(including, but not limited to coats,
backpack, and cell phone)
 In the testing room, you will be permitted only items that
your instructor has authorized or your accommodations
allow
 You are responsible for bringing materials required for
the exam (e.g. calculator, ruler, and protractor).
Taking Your Exam
 All university exam policies are followed
 Please work quietly. A distraction-reduced setting is
essential for all
 There is absolutely NO TALKING!
 No food allowed, drinks are permissible
 Most exams are timed. If a proctor asks to collect your
exam, even if you are not yet finished, please hand it to the
proctor promptly and courteously.
Taking Your Exam
When you have completed your exam:
1. Please return all exam materials to the testing
proctor upon completion of the exam.
2. The proctor will document your check-out time.
Please wait until the proctor informs
you that data has been entered
before you leave.
If questions arise regarding accommodations
and/or services, contact Accessibility Resources
at 716-645-2608.