Accommodated Testing Services
OUE Accommodated Testing Service (ACTS) offers in-person, proctored exams for students in ECAS courses with Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) accommodations. OUE ACTS is an optional service, as instructors may choose to manage accommodations internally.
OUE ACTS offers daily exam sessions based on room and proctor availability. Most sessions occur in the evening, with limited morning or afternoon sessions available (session times will vary by semester).
Whenever possible, the goal is for students to take their exam on the same calendar day as the rest of their class. OUE ACTS assigns students to rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. If the requested exam session is full, we will provide dates and times of alternative sessions.
The Emory College Honor Code will be in effect for all exam sessions. Any suspected violations of the Honor Code will be reported to your instructor and the ECAS Honor Council.
Exam Accommodation Request Process
Students are responsible for sharing accommodation letters with instructors. Students with questions or concerns about their accommodations should contact the Department of Accessibility Services.
Note: Exam requests must be made at least 1 business week in advance. We recommend speaking with your instructor about your accommodation(s) well in advance of exams.
Students are responsible for signing themselves up for an accommodated exam session upon receiving the prompt and instructions via email.
Each instructor determines how they will provide accommodations for students in their course. Instructors may choose to manage accommodations internally in lieu of using OUE services.
ECAS instructors can arrange for OUE ACTS support by filling out the Exam Accommodation Request Form.
- Instructors will fill out the form for each exam, but may do so all at once or as needed.
- Instructors will provide student names, email addresses, and EMPLID. This information is required and can be found on the student's accommodation letter, or in your OPUS class roster.
- Information in the form will be used by exam proctors, so please be as thorough and accurate as possible.
Note: Exam requests must be made at least 1 business week in advance.
- Some dates fill up fast. Filling out the form one week in advance does not guarantee that there will be availability on your chosen exam date. OUE ACTS will strive to meet demand as rooms and proctors are available, but sometimes students need to test on an alternate date.
Exams must be delivered to OUE (either via email or in-person) at least 48 business hours prior to the exam date/time.
- Delivery Methods: email exam file to oue.testing@emory.edu or hand-deliver exam(s) in a sealed and labeled (instructor name, course) manila envelope to Candler Library, Suite 200.
After an instructor submits the Exam Accommodation Request Form, students will receive an automated email with instructions for signing up for an exam session. Instructors will be copied on all automated emails to students. OUE ACTS will actively monitor this process and prepare exams accordingly.
OUE ACTS will scan and email completed exams to the instructor; or, instructors can arrange to pick up exams from the OUE front desk (Candler Library 200).
OUE ACTS will help students reschedule accommodated exams as permitted by the instructor.
OUE ACTS will make every reasonable effort to meet student accommodations in alignment with DAS standards.
Faculty Resources
Student Resources
Rescheduling Your Exam
To reschedule an accommodated exam, students should fill out the Exam Reschedule Request Form found in their confirmation email. Note that OUE ACTS will only reschedule exams with the instructor's permission. OUE ACTS will approve or deny your request within 48 business hours.
Please note: Information about final exams will be available later in the semester.
Notes for Students
The Department of Accessibility Services requires us to offer reasonable exam accommodations. OUE ACTS always puts forth a sincere effort to meet student accommodations in a reasonable manner.
We encourage students to reach out to oue.testing@emory.edu with questions or concerns about the testing environment (reaching out in advance is recommended).
Students with questions or concerns about their accommodations should contact https://accessibility.emory.edu/.
For each exam, students should follow directions that they receive via email and should email oue.testing@emory.edu with questions or concerns.
Exam Session Procedures & Protocol
- Students may arrive anytime during their scheduled exam session, but must be finished by the time the session ends. Keep your accommodations in mind when deciding what time to arrive. Always enter quietly and respectfully, as students may already be testing inside.
- Students must present student ID, or other legal ID, to the proctor.
- All personal items not needed for the exam will be placed at the front of the room. Students must present evidence of empty pockets/person.
- Students should bring their own writing utensils and other permitted exam supplies.
- Phones, and all electronic devices (including smart watches), must be placed with personal items at the front of the room.
- Bio breaks may only be taken one at a time.
- Students must sign out, and back in, with their proctor.
- Bio breaks that exceed 5-10 minutes will result in the initiation of honor code documentation.
- Unless specified in the student’s accommodation(s), exam end time will remain the same regardless of length of bio break.
- Upon re-entry, students may be asked to present evidence of empty pocket/person.
We strongly suggest ensuring bio matters are addressed before entering the exam room.
Your proctor will:
- Perform a detailed check-in.
- Check Emory ID, or other legal identification.
- Ensure all personal items have been placed at the front of the room (including phones, smartwatches, electronic devices), and student pockets/person are clear.
- Actively monitor the room. This can include:
- Walking around the room.
- Altering seating arrangements to ensure academic integrity.
- Checking student belongings (e.g., calculator casing/writing materials, water bottle, etc.) for any academically dishonest material.
- Allowing bio breaks only one at a time in compliance with bio break protocol.
Our proctors are not TAs, nor course subject experts. This exam setting assumes the incapacity for students to ask exam-related questions. However, where provided, students may be able to ask questions through proctor-led correspondence with the course instructor (response is not guaranteed).