OSD offers test-proctoring services for various types of assessments, including quizzes, exams, and standardized tests. Alternative testing accommodations must be approved by the Disability Management Specialist.
The purpose of exam accommodations is to provide you with an equal testing opportunity based on your functional limitations. Alternative Testing accommodations may include extended time in a distraction-reduced environment. Students taking exams through our office need to review the Alternative Testing Policies.
For questions regarding Alternative Testing, please contact osdtesting@calstatela.edu.
OSD Alternative Testing Center
The OSD's Alternative Testing Center, located in Student Services Building room 1320, is a resource available to faculty who are unable to provide exam accommodations themselves. Our testing center features:
- Limited distraction environment accommodation.
- Extended time.
- Computers with Assistive Technology
Exam Integrity
Students receiving testing accommodations, whether through OSD or directly from the instructor, are responsible for honest‚ ethical test-taking behavior and maintaining the integrity of the test.
Cheating will not be tolerated. If the exam is taken with OSD, proctors will report any irregularities by completing an incident report that will be provided to the faculty for that class. Disciplinary action will be at the faculty's discretion.
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OSD Exam Scheduling Information
Online Exams not proctored by OSD
For extended time, your instructor will need to adjust the time on CANVAS manually.
In-Person Exams
Online exams proctored by our office will need to follow the time slots below. Please note that your instructor will need to manually adjust your start time to access your exam on CANVAS.
OSD Alternative Testing Time Slots
- Monday – Thursday
- 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
- Friday
- 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Final Exams
The deadline to schedule alternative testing for final exams is approximately week 13 of the semester. You will receive an email with the exact date.
Exam times for students with alternative testing accommodations are different from the University's standard exam schedule.
OSD Final Exam Schedule
- Monday – Thursday
- 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
- Friday
- 9 a.m., 1 p.m.