Disability Support Services

Eastern Washington University

Student Testing with DSS

Security of Exams

Disability Support Services understands the academic rigors and safety measure that instructors undertake in administrating their exams. We take test security very seriously.  We have a monitored testing room, along with a computer-monitoring program.

Academic Dishonesty

Any student observed using any unauthorized materials or resource during an exam will be reported to the instructor. Disability Services has the right to stop an exam at any time if academic dishonesty is witnessed. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by Eastern Washington University by the Student Conduct Code.

Responsibilities

Faculty Responsibilities

  • Meet with the student to determine alternative testing options.
  • Fill out the DSS Exam Proctor Agreement. Please clearly indicate any instructions pertaining to the exam.
  • Upload a copy of the exam via our secure system (MyDSS).

Student Responsibilities

1. Students are responsible for contacting instructors at the beginning of the quarter to identify self and discuss arrangements for special testing needs.

2. Students are expected to check with the DSS Office early in the quarter if testing accommodations need to be arranged within the DSS Office.

3. Testing room availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Make sure to schedule the exam as soon as the test date is known, at least 72 hours in advance.

4. Have their professors complete the DSS Exam Proctor Agreement. Confirm with the professor the date and time. Testing hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, schedule accordingly.

6. Please have student ID with you for your testing appointment.

7. Students must report to the DSS Office on time for scheduled tests. As in the classroom situation, alternative testing arrangements are scheduled to end at a specific time and test times will not be extended when students report late. The DSS reserves the right to return examinations to the professor if a student is more than 15 minutes late (and has not notified the DSS of the delay).

8. Students must leave all personal items outside the testing room. Only items authorized by the professor will be allowed on the testing site. (This means no phones, headphones, etc.)

DSS Responsibilities

1. The DSS will facilitate the accommodations needed to meet each student's need.

2. The DSS is responsible for protecting the integrity of the examination process.

3· Follow the professor's requests, exactly as instructed

4· Make sure students don't have any extra items in the testing room

5· Record start and end time of the exam

6· Provide a quiet and respectful place to take the exam, with minimal distractions

7. Return exam to the professors unless other arrangements have been made