ARC Frequently Asked Questions

Students with an approved testing accommodation from the AccessAbility Resource Center 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 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 3 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 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 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