Kennesaw State University
Student Disability Testing Services
Faculty FAQs-Test Accommodations
 I received a Faculty Notification Letter (FNL). What does this mean?
The Faculty Notification Letter verifies that the student is registered with SDS and lists their specific exam
accommodations. The FNL serves to notify that if a student decides to use their accommodations for a specific
exam, they are approved to do so. If you have any questions or need clarification of approved accommodations,
please contact the SDS Office.
 When is the student required to notify me if they plan to use their test
accommodations?
We encourage students to give the FNL to their instructor at the beginning of each semester within the first
week or as soon as possible; they may elect to wait until they are certain that they want to use their test
accommodations for their class.
It is the student’s responsibility to make a testing appointment with SDS at least 5 Business Days in advance
and to notify the professor of appointment date, time and Test Center location.
 Can Faculty provide the student’s exam accommodations?
Yes. Professors should attempt to fully accommodate the student in the classroom. If it is not feasible to
provide the accommodations in the classroom or department, you can refer the student to Student Disability
Testing Services. Please be aware that if you accommodate the student in the classroom, the accommodations
must be provided as described in the Faculty Notification Letter. For example, if a student’s accommodation
includes a “low-distraction room” in which to take the exam, the student must be provided with a quiet room
free of both visual and auditory distractions as much as possible.
 Will the student take the exam at the same time as the class?
The student is expected to take the exam on the same day and time as the class. However, there are two
exceptions to this policy:
1. If the exam is outside of the SDS testing hours
2. If the time accommodation will interfere with another class or exam.
The student is responsible for obtaining approval from the instructor for an alternate date and/or time. If they
do not, the testing appointment will be cancelled and the student will be referred to their instructors for further
instructions.
 My class is held after SDS Test Center Hours. What are my options to ensure
student receives their exam accommodations?
You can approve the student to take their exam at an alternate date and/or time which fall within SDS Test
Center hours or make arrangements within your department to provide the accommodations.
 What are the steps for making a testing appointment with SDS?
Effective fall 2015, KSU will launch Owl Accommodate which is a comprehensive system for accessibility
services. Students can access the testing appointment system by logging into their account at
owlaccommodate.kennesaw.edu/students.
 Where are the SDS Testing Centers located?
SDS has testing locations on both campuses. Students who are registered for face to face or hybrid classes are
required to take their exam on the campus that the class is held. Students registered for Online or Ga eCore
classes can take their exam on either campus.
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SDS Office-Marietta
Student Center, Room 160
678.915.3083
SDTesting_Marietta@kennesaw.edu
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SDS Office-Kennesaw
Student Center, Room 267
470.578.2667
SDTesting_Kennesaw@kennesaw.edu
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Student Disability Testing Services-Kennesaw
Testing Accommodation Center
Kennesaw Hall, Room 1209
470.578.3197
SDTesting_Kennesaw@kennesaw.edu
 What are the SDS Test Center Hours?
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SDS Office-Kennesaw & Marietta
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Fall & Spring Semester Hours:
M-TH
F
8a-6p
8a-5p
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Summer Semester Hours:
M-F
8a-5p
SDTS Testing Accommodation Center-Kennesaw
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Fall, Spring & Summer Hours:
M-F
8a-5p
 When are the exam materials due to SDS?
The Exam and Test Cover Sheet are due no later than 2 business days before the student’s appointment.
If the materials are not received in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide the student’s
accommodation at the scheduled appointment. The student will either need to reschedule with SDS with
permission from the instructor for an alternate date/time or take their exam under the instructor’s supervision.
Additionally, early receipt of the exam allows the testing staff to convert the materials to an alternate format
(e.g. enlarged print) as part of the student’s accommodations.
 Professor’s options for exam delivery:
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Instructor hand delivers the Exam and Test Cover Sheet to the SDS Testing Center (you will
need to check with student or confirmation email for student’s appointment location).
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Kennesaw Campus
 Student Center, Room 267
 Kennesaw Hall, Room 1209
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Marietta Campus
 Student Center, Room 160
Email to SDS Testing (email to campus of appointment location):
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Kennesaw Campus
SDTesting_Kennesaw@kennesaw.edu
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Marietta Campus
SDTesting_Marietta@kennesaw.edu
 When will I receive the exam back?
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Instructor pick-up-required if immediate return is necessary (must pick up at student’s
appointment location during office hours-see Testing Center locations listed above)
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Email as an attachment (within 1 business day)
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Return by student-directly after appointment (in sealed envelope)
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Campus mail-placed in campus mail within 1 business day.
 Does the SDS Testing Center provide Scantron answer sheets and Blue Books?
The SDS Testing Centers do not provide Scantron answer sheets or Blue Books. Instructor will need to provide
these items with exam submission or inform student that they will need to bring these items to their
appointment.
 What happens if a student is caught or suspected of cheating?
SDS Testing Services adheres to KSU’s Student Codes of Conduct as stated in the University Catalog.
Consistent proctoring and monitoring of exams are enforced. If a student is caught cheating or is suspected of
cheating, an Incident Report will be submitted to the instructor.