Testing Procedures

Student Inquiries:

• How Do I sign up for my Tests?
  • What is the pink sheet?
• How does my instructor support requests to take my exams at DSS?

Faculty Inquiries:

• What do I do if a student brings me an accommodation form?
• What do I do if a student gives me a Test Authorization Form (White Sheet with Black Corners)?

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How Do I sign up for my Tests?

1. Schedule to take your test at DSS from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday. These are the only times you can schedule at DSS. (EXCEPT during final exam week). If you have conflicts with your classes in planning time for your exam, please discuss this matter with the Testing Coordinator. REMEMBER: Professors have the final say on the alternate test date!
   
   
2. FILL OUT a Test Request Form (Pink Sheet) Online for each exam.
   
   REMEMBER: PINK SHEETS must be submitted to DSS at least 5 WORKING DAYS before the exam.
   
   
   
3. If you DON'T hand in the PINK SHEET within the 5 DAY POLICY, you will be put on the BEEN WARNED list once a semester. After that first time, you must speak with your professor about giving you the accommodation.
   
   
   
   

The Pink sheet or Test Request Form is your reservation appointment for the exam at DSS. The information you provide about your accommodations allows DSS to reserve a space for you and arrange for a computer, reader or a scribe. You still need to give your professor the white Test Authorization Form to take a test at DSS. Remember: The student is responsible for filling out the agreed upon day and time of the test. Figure out the testing time needed based on your extended time accomodations. You are responsible for checking off your appropriate accommodations listed on the form. Click Here to Access the Online Test Request Form

How does my instructor support my requests to take my exams at DSS?

1. Fill out the top part of the white Test Authorization Form with the requested day and time of the upcoming exam.
   

   

2. Take the Test Authorization Form to the professor 5 days before the exam. This will help remind them to either fax (301) 405-0813, hand deliver, or have you bring the test to DSS on the date of the exam. The test WILL NOT be administered without the TEST AUTHORIZATION FORM attached to the exam!
   

   

Click here for an Microsoft Word printable version of Test Authorization Form

What do I do if a student brings me an accommodation form?

1. The accommodation form indicates the specific accomodations the student is eligibile to receive. Please keep this form for your records.

2. The accommodation form should be given to you during the beginning of the semester or anytime during the semester if a student is a new registrant with DSS.

3. Once you have received the accommodation form, DSS recommends that both student and professor discuss the accommodations. This is very important because the student may have scheduling conflicts that need to be mutually agreed upon. For example, a student may have back to back classes on the day the test is scheduled and will need to reschedule for another time.

4. University of Maryland, College Park offers instructors the choice of providing equivalent accommodations OR sending exams to DSS. Either way DSS recommends that the instructor and the student discuss these choices.

DSS encourages instructors and faculty to contact our office with any questions or concerns. We can be reached at 301-314-7682.

What do I do if a student gives me a white Test Authorization Form?

1. The student should bring you a TEST AUTHORIZATION FORM before the scheduled date of an exam. This is the student's responsibility
   
   
   • Check to make sure the date and time are correctly filled out.
   • Please make sure you fill in the bottom half of the form. DSS cannot administer the test without this completed.
   
   
2. The completed form and the test both need to be hand delivered to room 0106 Shoemaker or faxed to (301) 314-9478.