Extended Testing Time

One of the most common testing accommodations is extended time on tests. The amount

of time allotted for taking an exam is negotiated by the disability services staff, the

instructor, and the student. Typically, double the amount of time is allotted. Factors such as

the nature of the disability, the types of accommodations the student requires (e.g., a

reader), and the format of the test are taken into consideration when determining how

much extended time is allotted.

If an exam is lengthy enough that a student will need more than one day to complete it, then

the exam should be divided into sections that can be given on separate days. To

prevent dishonesty, completed sections of the exam can not be edited once the student

turns it in.