Accommodation Letters 

• Students must request an updated accommodation letter from DAS each semester. Accommodation letters can be requested by submitting a continuation letter request form online at das.vcu.edu. (under returning students).
• Students are also required to share their accommodation letters with their professors each semester. Accommodation letters need to be shared timely and for all courses where the student plans to utilize accommodations. Sharing accommodation letters include courses that begin after the start of the semester and courses that are year-long. 
• Students should inform their professors at least one week in advance of the scheduled exam date that they will be using their testing accommodations and have scheduled the exam for the Testing Center. 

Testing Center Policies 

Students are required to email their exam schedule to the Testing Center Coordinator (TCC) for all in person exams that will need to be taken at the Testing Center. Ideally, the exam schedule should be sent at the beginning of each semester.

If the exam schedule is not sent at the beginning of the semester, students must schedule their exams by emailing the TCC at least one week prior to the scheduled exam date, but no later than three business days (72 hours).

Requests sent on the weekend will be processed on the following Monday.

The Testing Center does not allow walk-in appointments. 

Students are responsible for informing the TCC of any changes to their scheduled exam date and/or time as soon as possible. 

Students should prearrange exam start times with the TCC. For the most part, start times will coincide with the class start time except for when a student needs to start early in order to receive their full extended time due to class lecture or lab after the exam.   

Students are responsible for arriving on time for each of their scheduled exams. Students must arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their start time to ensure they are able to take care of personal matters and start their exams on time.  

Exams should be pre-downloaded prior to coming to the testing center.

If a student is late, please call or email the TCC immediately. Students who arrive and/or start late will lose exam time and may require a rescheduled appointment day/time.

If a student is unable to take an exam because of illness or other conflicts they are responsible for first contacting their professor and then the TCC to reschedule. Rescheduled exams are at the discretion of the professor and the availability of the Testing Center.   

Testing Center staff will determine a testing center space for each student once the check-in is complete. 

**Please note that if you use a private room as required accommodations and if a room is unavailable, your exam may be scheduled when resources are available. 

Students must leave all belongings (including cell phones and smart watches) in the cubicles located by the proctor desk. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or damaged property. Only items approved by the professor are allowed in the testing area. 

Failure to comply with the policies and procedures of the Testing Center may result in a change of Testing Accommodations. 

All exams at the Testing Center are bound to VCU’s Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct. 

All areas of the Testing Center are under video surveillance at all times. All testing center sessions are recorded. When under investigation, recorded footage will be shared with the investigating officials upon request.

Note: If you are taking an accommodated exam in a place other than the Testing Center, please use the Accommodation Sign-In Sheet and return the completed copy to DAS.

• Students needing to use the Testing Center for makeup exams or other situations must first receive permission from their professor for scheduling, then should email the Testing Center Coordinator (TCC) to arrange an appointment for the Testing Center. 
  • Testing Center Coordinator - Katelyn Acree (keacree@vcu.edu) 
• The Testing Center is based on proctor availability. The TCC will make every effort to ensure availability, however, exams scheduled later than two business days (48 hours) of the exam date will not be proctored.
• The Testing Center does not allow walk-in appointments.
• Students are responsible for informing the TCC of any changes to their scheduled exam date and/or time as soon as possible.
• Students are responsible for arriving on time for each of their scheduled exams. Students must arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their start time to ensure they are able to take care of personal matters and start their exams on time. 
• Exams should be pre-downloaded prior to coming to the testing center.

If a student is late, please call or email the TCC immediately. Students who arrive and/or start late will lose exam time and may require a rescheduled appointment day/time.

• If a student is unable to take an exam because of illness or other conflicts they are responsible for first contacting their professor and then the TCC to reschedule. Rescheduled exams are at the discretion of the professor and the availability of the Testing Center.   
• Testing Center staff will determine a testing center space for each student once the check-in is complete. 
• Students must leave all belongings (including cell phones and smart watches) in the cubicles located by the proctor desk. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or damaged property. Only items approved by the professor are allowed in the testing area. 

All exams at the Testing Center are bound to VCU’s Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct. 

All areas of the Testing Center are under video surveillance at all times. All testing center sessions are recorded. When under investigation, recorded footage will be shared with the investigating officials upon request.

The Process for working with Students with Testing Accommodations:

1. The student will submit their accommodations letter to you. They are encouraged to discuss any concerns with you and you are also encouraged to discuss any of your concerns with them.
2. The student will communicate their exam schedule with Katelyn Acree, the Testing Center Coordinator. As the exam approaches, Katelyn will contact you. It is important that you are prompt with sending her your exam (if necessary) and responding to her questions.
3. Please coordinate with Katelyn around what to do with your exam after the student has completed it.

The Process for working with Students testing Earlier or Later than their class, without Testing Accommodations

1. Work with your student on identifying possible dates and times for the exam. The Testing Center works on a first come, first reserved system and having multiple possible dates may be helpful.
2. Contact Katelyn Acree to coordinate the day and time that your student could come and take their exam in the Testing Center. Please note that times MUST be confirmed with Katelyn, or another designated DAS staff member, in order to be official for the Testing Center. You contacting Katelyn first (before the student) will save a confirmation step later in the scheduling process.
3. Have your student contact Katelyn to work out details.

Purpose of the Testing Center

The DAS Testing Center is for students on the Health Sciences Campus. The primary purpose is to provide students who receive Testing Accommodations from the DAS office with a secure space to receive their approved accommodations. The second purpose is to provide students who do not receive academic accommodations and are testing outside of class time (before or after) with a secure space for testing. 

 

Division for Academic Success Website: https://das.vcu.edu/ 

Location of the Testing Center  

The Testing Center is located within the Division for Academic Success. It is located in the VMI Building on the Second Floor in Suite 231. It is in the same building as Student Health and University Counseling on the MCV campus. Once you enter the office suite the Testing Center is on your left through the double doors.

 

Street Address: VMI Building, 1000 East Marshall Street, Suite 231

Students with Academic Accommodations 

Accommodation Letters 

• Each semester, students are required to request an updated accommodation letter from DAS. Accommodation letters can be requested by submitting a continuation letter request form online at das.vcu.edu. (under returning students).
• Students are also required to share their accommodation letters with their professors each semester. Accommodation letters need to be shared timely and for all courses where the student plans to utilize accommodations. Sharing accommodation letters include courses that begin after the start of the semester and courses that are year-long. 
• Students should inform their professors at least one week in advance of the scheduled exam date that they will be using their testing accommodations and have scheduled the exam for the Testing Center. 

Testing Center Policies 

• Students are required to email their exam schedule to the Testing Center Coordinator (TCC) for all in person exams that will need to be taken at the Testing Center.   
• Testing Center Coordinator - Katelyn Acree (keacree@vcu.edu) 
• Students are responsible for ensuring they have scheduled their exams at the Testing Center. Exams should be scheduled by emailing the TCC at least one week prior to the scheduled exam date if exam schedules have not been previously shared. 
• The Testing Center is based on proctor availability. The TCC will make every effort to ensure availability, however exams scheduled later than two business days (48 hours) of the exam date are not guaranteed. 
• The Testing Center does not allow walk-in appointments. All appointments need to be scheduled and confirmed with the TCC beforehand. 
• Students are responsible for informing the TCC of any changes to their scheduled exam date and/or time as soon as possible. 
• Students should prearrange exam start times with the TCC. For the most part, start times will coincide with the class start time except for when a student needs to start early in order to receive their full extended time due to class lecture or lab after the exam.   
• Students are responsible for arriving on time for each of their scheduled exams. Students should aim to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their start time to ensure they are able to take care of personal matters and start their exams on time.  
• If a student will be late due to unforeseen circumstances, they must notify the TCC as soon as possible. There will be a 20-minute grace period for late arrivals. If a student arrives after 20 minutes, they will lose exam time and no make-up time will be given.  
• If a student is unable to take an exam because of illness or other conflicts they are responsible for first contacting their professor and then the TCC to reschedule. Rescheduled exams are at the discretion of the professor and the availability of the Testing Center.     

• The Testing Center is a distraction-reduced environment. Disposable earplugs are available at the proctor desk for added noise reduction. 

• Students must leave all belongings (including cell phones and smart watches) in the cubicles located by the proctor desk. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or damaged property. Only items approved by the professor are allowed in the testing area. 
• Failure to comply with the policies and procedures of the Testing Center may result in a change of Testing Accommodations. 
• All exams at the Testing Center are bound to VCU’s Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct. 

Students without Academic Accommodations 

• Students needing to use the Testing Center for makeup exams or other situations need to first receive permission from their professor for scheduling, then should email the Testing Center Coordinator (TCC) to arrange an appointment for the Testing Center. 
• Testing Center Coordinator - Katelyn Acree (keacree@vcu.edu) 
• The Testing Center is based on availability. The TCC will make every effort to ensure availability, however exams scheduled later than two business days (48 hours) of the requested exam date are not guaranteed. 
• The Testing Center does not allow walk-in appointments. All appointments need to be scheduled and confirmed with the TCC beforehand. 
• Students are responsible for arriving on time for each of their scheduled exams. Students should aim to arrive 5-10 prior to their start time to ensure they are able to take care of personal matters and start their exams on time.  
• If a student will be late due to unforeseen circumstances, they must notify the TCC as soon as possible. There will be a 20-minute grace period for late arrivals. If a student arrives after 20 minutes they will lose exam time and no make-up time will be given.  
• If a student is unable to take an exam because of illness or other conflicts they are responsible for first contacting their professor and then the TCC to reschedule. Rescheduled exams are at the discretion of the professor and the availability of the Testing Center.     
• Students must leave all belongings (including cell phones and smart watches) in the cubicles located by the proctor desk. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or damaged property. Only items approved by the professor are allowed in the testing area.  
• All exams at the Testing Center are bound to VCU’s Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct