Accommodated Testing

In accordance with practice defined by the Provost’s Office, the University currently employs different approaches to providing testing accommodations for students registered with OSAS. The approach depends on the program the student is enrolled in. Please reference below to determine which approach is applicable.

Students enrolled in online classes for in-person programs (UPC)

• The OSAS Testing Center is responsible for proctoring exams (in-person only) for all students with testing accommodations, including students approved for 1.5x only.
  • Students should submit an exam request through “MyOSAS” at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date. 
  • Note: Due to the high volume of exams the OSAS Testing Center proctors and limited space, we cannot guarantee a space for requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date. Exam requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date will be considered as time and space allow.
• Faculty/Departments have the option to proctor exams for students with testing accommodations.
  • Students should make arrangements directly with their faculty member(s) at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date.
  • Note: Students who are eligible to test at the OSAS Testing Center may choose to test with the class with the understanding that their Instructor may not be able to provide any or all of their approved testing accommodations (e.g. 1.5x, a reduced distraction test setting).

Students enrolled in, in-person classes for online programs

• The OSAS Testing Center is responsible for proctoring exams (in-person only) for all students with testing accommodations, including students approved for 1.5x only.
  • Students should submit an exam request through “MyOSAS” at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date. 
  • Note: Due to the high volume of exams the OSAS Testing Center proctors and limited space, we cannot guarantee a space for requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date. Exam requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date will be considered as time and space allow.
• Faculty/Departments have the option to proctor exams for students with testing accommodations.
  • Students should make arrangements directly with their faculty member(s) at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date.
  • Note: Students who are eligible to test at the OSAS Testing Center may choose to test with the class with the understanding that their Instructor may not be able to provide any or all of their approved testing accommodations (e.g. 1.5x, a reduced distraction test setting).

USC Gould School of Law Students

• The Law School proctors exams for all students with testing accommodations.
  • Gould J.D. students must immediately submit their accommodation letters to Gould Student Life via this form as soon as they are approved for accommodations.
  • Gould Masters/LLM students must email their accommodation letters to gipreg@law.usc.edu as soon as they are approved for accommodations.
• The OSAS Testing Center is unable to provide proctoring services for USC Gould School of Law. However, if students have any specific questions, please feel free to contact the OSAS Testing Center.

Students approved for Virtual Class Attendance

• The OSAS Testing Center is responsible for proctoring exams (virtually) for students who are approved for virtual class attendance and any testing accommodation, including students approved for 1.5x only.
  • Students should submit an exam request through “MyOSAS” at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date.
  • Note: Due to the high volume of exams the OSAS Testing Center proctors and limited resources, we cannot guarantee a virtual proctor for requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date. Exam requests submitted less than one week before the quiz, test, or exam date will be considered as time and staffing allow.
• Faculty/Departments have the option to proctor exams for students with testing accommodations.
  • Students should make arrangements directly with their faculty member(s) at least one week in advance of the quiz, test, or exam date. 
  • Note: Students who are eligible to test with the OSAS Testing Center may choose to test with the Instructor with the understanding that their Instructor may not be able to provide any or all of their approved testing accommodations (e.g. 1.5x, a reduced distraction test setting).
• Faculty/Departments are also responsible for proctoring exams for students who are not approved for any testing accommodations but are approved for Virtual Class Attendance.

Testing at the OSAS Testing Center

Students taking exams at the OSAS Testing Center are expected to schedule their exams at the same time the class is scheduled to take the exam. Exceptions should be made when a student’s testing accommodations (e.g. Extended Time – 1.5x) would cause the student to miss another class. Exceptions should also be made for classes that are held outside of the OSAS Testing Center’s proctoring hours which are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, and 8am – 6pm the week of finals, so students can receive their approved testing accommodations. Adjustments should align as closely to the original test day and time as possible. Any alternative exam schedule must be approved by the course Instructor.  

Students’ personal preference, work schedules, travel schedules, or other personal circumstances are not viewed as disability-related reasons for which OSAS would support an adjustment to the exam schedule. Adjustments of this nature will be directed to the Instructor to discuss directly with the student, and notify OSAS of the approved outcome. 

Any request to test at the OSAS Testing Center is processed via the MyOSAS database, and issues automatic communications to the Instructor of record for the course. Faculty will be notified of the information submitted by the student, including the date and time the student is scheduling the exam. OSAS reserves a space for the date and time requested, however, the request is considered “pending” until we receive confirmation of approval from the Instructor. Please note that database email communications may present a sense that OSAS is approving the request prior to faculty review, however, our actual practice is to only hold the space, pending final faculty approval.

How to Schedule an Exam with the OSAS Testing Center 

For students who are eligible to test at the OSAS Testing Center, please schedule your exams electronically through MyOSAS. Please be sure to submit exam requests at least one week in advance of the quiz, test or exam date. Requests submitted with less than 1 week notice are considered as time and space allow.

Please note that in order to submit an exam request you must first generate and provide a copy of your accommodation letter to your Professor.

5 Easy Steps for Students to Follow

• Step 1: Log into your my MyOSAS portal.
• Step 2: From the “My Dashboard” page, click on “Accommodated Testing.“
• Step 3: From the drop-down menu at the top of the page, select the class you would like to schedule an exam for. Click on the “Schedule Exam” tab.
• Step 4: On the “Exam Request” page, scroll down and complete the “Exam Detail” section. Please input the exam standard length in minutes. After you have answered all of the questions, click on “Add Exam Request.”
• Step 5: After submitting an exam request, you will see a “System Update is Successful” notification.

You’ve Scheduled Your Exam, Now What?

• You will receive a confirmation email indicating that the OSAS Testing Center has received your exam request.
• Your Instructor will then be notified and asked to approve the request, and to submit exam details and allowable exam materials. Your request is considered “pending” until we receive approval from your Instructor.
• Once we receive approval from your Instructor, your request is considered confirmed.
• You can view your upcoming exam(s) by clicking on the “Accommodated Testing” tab in MyOSAS.

The Day of Your Exam

• Please check-in at the OSAS Testing Center (SSL 301), 15 minutes before your exam start time.
• Students who arrive late will not have their exam time extended.
• Students who arrive 15 minutes after their scheduled start time will need to reschedule their exam for a later date with approval from their Instructor.
• Students displaying symptoms of illness may be asked to return home and reschedule their exam for a later date.
• You will be given secured space (i.e. a locker) to store your belongings. Only instructor-approved material(s) and OSAS approved (accommodation-related) materials will be allowed in the testing space with you.
• Any exceptional circumstances during your testing experience will be documented and provided to your instructor.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the OSAS Testing Center at 213-821-9620. 

How to Schedule an Exam for an “Incomplete (IN)” Course with the OSAS Testing Center 

For students who are eligible to test at the OSAS Testing Center, please email the information below to the OSAS Testing Center, and our Testing Services Administrator will schedule your exam for you. Please be sure to email the OSAS Testing Center at least one week in advance of the exam date. Requests submitted with less than 1 week notice are considered as time and space allow.

• Email Subject Line: Exam for Incomplete Course
• In the subject of your email, please include the following:
  • Course Code (ie: ECON 101, BUAD 204, PSYC 303, etc.)
  • Instructor’s Name & Email Address
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Start Time
  • Standard Length of Exam
• Once the exam is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation email from the OSAS Testing Center.