The Accessibility Testing Center (ATC ) adheres to the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Standards and Guidelines and works collaboratively with faculty and staff members to provide a secure and accessible environment for students to perform at their maximum ability.

Accessibility Testing Center Responsibilities

The Accessibility Testing Center is responsible for providing a secure and accessible environment for students to take their exams. It is located in Theresa Hall 024 and has regular hours of operation. Regular hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm. Students can find specific dates and time ranges on the Accessibility Testing Center calendar.

The Accessibility Testing Center staff responsibilities:

· Provide secure and quiet setting for testing

· Provide proper administration and storage of exams

· Return exams during the appropriate timeframe

· Continually monitor the Accessibility Testing Center via in-person walkthroughs and video surveillance Please note:

The Accessibility Testing Center is not authorized to interpret scores. Students will be directed to the faculty responsible for the course for that information. The Accessibility Testing Center is not authorized to grant additional time or testing aids not specified by the Office of Accessibility.

In Person Testing

Important Update - Testing Center Procedures

The Accessibility Testing Center is not accepting walk-in appointments at this time. All testing appointments must be scheduled several weeks in advance. This allows us to ensure proper staffing and resources are available to accommodate your needs.

To schedule a testing appointment, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Visit our online scheduling portal.
  2. Select the date and time that works best for you.
  3. Provide any necessary information or accommodations needed for your test.
  4. Confirm your appointment.

General Policies for ATC

ID Verification

All testers will be required to show identification before taking an exam. When reporting to the check-in area, please be sure to have an approved form current of photo identification.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Notre Dame student ID
  • State or government Issued ID

Please note that some exams proctored by the Accessibility Testing Center have additional policies in place by specific programs and may require specific documentation provided by faculty.

Student Information and Responsibilities

General Accommodated Testing Guidelines for Students

NDMU students needing accommodations must register with the Office of Accessibility and be approved in order to use the Testing Center. Once registered, students must complete the process outlined on the official intake form. If applicable, students must schedule a time to meet with a member of the Accessibility Team for training on using the Testing Center and software.

Students are encouraged to take exams while their class is testing. However, many factors play into a student’s scheduling during that exact time. Therefore, students using accommodations can utilize a window from 8:30 a.m. the day before the test is scheduled to 4:30 p.m. the day after the test is designed.

Scheduling

 Undergraduate students will schedule exams through Navigate.

Graduate /Post-Graduate students will schedule their exams through the testing center.

Communicating with Faculty

Students must inform their faculty of the scheduled exam date no later than 48 hours before the exam date to ensure test materials are sent to the Testing Center.

Rescheduling/Cancelling

Students can reschedule or cancel appointments through Navigate or the Testing Center. Students must reschedule exams no less than three business days (72 hours) before the exam date.

Late arrivals/ No shows

If a student arrives more than 30 minutes late to the scheduled appointment time, they may not be permitted to test upon arrival. Students should call (410-532 5315) or email the Testing Center at (atc@ndm.edu) in advance to discuss if any arrangements can be made; however, this will not ensure the student can take the exam that day. If a student is a no-show, they will need to reschedule their exam with their faculty.

If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please contact the testing center at 410-532-5401 or atc@ndm.edu.

OT Testing Guidelines

Undergraduate Testing

As the student, it is your responsibility to make an appointment with the Director of Accessibility to discuss your request and register. It is recommended to schedule an appointment several weeks before classes begin.

Schedule your Undergraduate testing here

Graduate Testing

As the student, it is your responsibility to make an appointment with the Director of Accessibility to discuss your request and register. It is recommended to schedule an appointment several weeks before classes begin.

Please use the provided link to schedule your test. atc@ndm.edu

Meet Our Staff

Accessibility Testing Center Coordinator
Ms. Grace Ekalle (she/her)
Ms. Shangwe Stephens (she/her)

Contact Us

Appointments available upon request.
Email: accessibility@ndm.edu

Angie Cooper

Director of Accessibility & Student Inclusion
410-532-5401