Student Responsibilities

Students registered with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) who have approved testing accommodations should request their Letters of Accommodation and communicate with their instructors early in the semester to discuss how their accommodations will be implemented. Examinations may be administered by faculty or through designated accommodated testing services.

Students are generally expected to take accommodated exams at the campus where their course is offered or through arrangements made with their faculty. Requests to utilize testing services at a different campus may be considered on an individualized basis for disability-related accommodation needs or other extenuating circumstances and must be reviewed and approved in advance by the appropriate personnel.

If You Are Taking Accommodated Exams with Your Instructor

Students are responsible for:

  1. Requesting Letters of Accommodation as early as possible each semester.

  2. Communicating with their instructors about approved testing accommodations and arrangements for implementation.

  3. Confirming the exam date, time, location, and any special instructions with their instructor.

  4. Communicating concerns about testing arrangements or accommodation implementation to their instructor and/or ODA as soon as possible.

Students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors before each examination to help ensure appropriate arrangements are in place. Faculty remain responsible for implementing approved accommodations when administering examinations directly.

If You Are Taking Exams at the ODA Testing Center in Denton

Students are responsible for:

  1. Requesting Letters of Accommodation as early as possible each semester.

  2. Communicating with instructors regarding arrangements for testing through ODA. Instructors must complete an Alternative Testing Agreement (ATA) in the AIM Instructor Portal.

  3. Scheduling exams and quizzes through the AIM Student Portal at least five business days (one calendar week) in advance.

  4. Scheduling final examinations at least three calendar weeks before the beginning of final examinations.

  5. Scheduling examinations at dates and times approved by their instructors.

  6. Arriving on time with appropriate identification and any required testing materials.

  7. Following applicable ODA Testing Center procedures and communicating concerns or accommodation-related needs promptly.

Late Scheduling and Rescheduling Requests

Requests to schedule examinations after the established deadlines are reviewed individually based on availability, accommodation needs, and other relevant circumstances. While ODA makes every reasonable effort to accommodate late requests, testing space, staffing, and other resource considerations may affect availability.

Students who need to reschedule an examination should attempt to notify ODA at least three days in advance. Requests made with less notice will also be reviewed individually. Faculty approval may be necessary depending on the Alternative Testing Agreement and the circumstances of the request.

Students arriving more than 15 minutes late or missing an examination should contact the Testing Center and their instructor as soon as possible to discuss available options.

Scheduling Instructions

For step-by-step instructions on scheduling an examination through AIM, please visit the Steps for Students Scheduling Exams webpage.

For information about accommodated examinations at UNT Frisco, please visit the Frisco Testing webpage.

Students with questions about testing accommodations or disability-related exceptions should contact their assigned ODA Access Coordinator.