ARC Accommodation FAQ
Students with an approved testing accommodation from the AccessAbility Resource Center (ARC) are able to utilize those accommodations at the UT Dallas Testing Center. Please review the following information prior to your exam appointment.
Scheduling Your Exam Appointment
- Your professor must first submit your exam request to the UT Dallas Testing Center.
Your professor will let you know your exam is available for registration. - You are responsible for scheduling your exam appointment in RegisterBlast on the Testing Center website.
Appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. - If you do not schedule an appointment in RegisterBlast, you will not be allowed to test.
- Have a copy of your accommodation letter with you each time you come to the Testing Center.
A copy of your letter on your phone is acceptable.
Accommodation to Bring a Drink or Food into the Testing Room
Bring your drink or food item to the Testing Center in a clear plastic bag. During check in, you may be asked to show a copy of your accommodation Letter.
Accommodation for Distraction-Reduced Testing
- The Testing Center has a limited number of partitions available on first come, first served basis. To reserve a partition, send your request to InfoTestingCenter@utdallas.edu. Requests must be made at least three business days in advance and are subject to availability.
- Sitting in a quiet area of the Testing Room. Inform the staff at check-in that you would prefer to be seated away from other students. Please note, this may not be possible during busy times (such as midterms and finals weeks).
- Earplugs. While checking in for your exam, simply ask our staff for a pair of earplugs.
Accommodation for Extended Time on Exams
- Online Exams – Your professor will add your additional exam time in eLearning
Before starting your exam, check your amount of time on the screen.
If your time is incorrect, do not click start! Notify a proctor immediately. - Paper Exams – Your professor will make a note of your additional time on their exam submission
Confirm your additional time with a staff member while checking in for your appointment. - Scheduling an Exam Appointment with Extended Time
All exams, regardless of time, must be completed by the Testing Center’s closing time.
Schedule your appointment with enough time to accommodate your entire extended time.
If your exam time will run past our closing time, you will not be admitted to test.
Accommodation to Bring a Medical Device into the Testing Room
Any student who regularly uses a medical device (such as an insulin pump or Epi Pen) may bring those devices into the Testing Room during their exam. Students who have an accommodation for other medically necessary items should bring a copy of their accommodation letter with them to check in.
Other Approved Accommodations
If you have an approved accommodation not listed here, please bring a copy of your accommodation letter with you to the Testing Center.