Alternative testing services

Coordinating Your Alternative Testing Services

WSU Vancouver provides testing accommodations to ensure all students have equal access to their academic environment. Through the Access Center, students can coordinate alternative testing services that align with their specific learning needs and approved accommodations.

Navigating the alternative testing process involves a collaborative effort between students, faculty, and the Testing Office. This resource outlines the essential steps for requesting accommodations, collaborating with instructors on testing agreements, and using the MyAccess portal to schedule and manage your exams throughout the academic year.

How to request alternative testing

Step 1: Apply for accommodations First-time users only.

Step 2: Log into MyAccess and sign E-Forms Access the MyAccess overview to sign required documents. Review forms carefully as policies or procedures may change.

Step 3: Request accommodations In the MyAccess portal, select the Alternative Testing checkbox for each course requiring this accommodation.

Step 4: Alternative Testing Agreements Once you request services, your instructor must complete the Alternative Testing Agreement (ATA) before you can schedule exams.

• View your To-Do List under Important Messages on your dashboard.
• If the ATA is missing, the dashboard will notify you that the instructor has not yet submitted the agreement.
• Remind your instructor that the link to the agreement is in their faculty notification letter.
• If an ATA is not submitted within one week of your initial discussion, email van.testing.access@wsu.edu for assistance.

Step 5: Review alternative testing details

• Navigate to Alternative Testing in the My Accommodations menu.
• Select View Alternative Testing Detail for your specific course.
• Verify exam dates, durations, and permitted resources.
• Contact your instructor and the Testing Office if information is incorrect.

How to schedule an exam

1. Select your class from the drop-down menu and review the course testing details.
2. Select Schedule an Exam at the top of the page.
3. Choose the Request Type and select Vancouver as your campus.
4. Enter the exam date and start time.
5. Check the boxes for the specific accommodations you wish to use.
6. Select Add Exam Request at the bottom of the page.

Late exams

Exam requests require three business days’ notice for midterms and 10 business days for finals. If a request is late:

• You will be directed to the Late Exam Notice page.
• Select a reason for the late submission and provide additional details if necessary.
• Acknowledge the late exam policy and submit the request.

Modifying exam requests

Review scheduled exams in the Alternative Testing area of your dashboard. To make changes:

• Select the exam and choose Modify Request.
• Changes to the day or time require prior instructor approval.

Frequently asked questions

My class does not show up in the menu, but my instructor says they submitted the ATA. What do I do? Contact van.testing.access@wsu.edu. We will coordinate with faculty to resolve the issue.

It is less than three days until the exam and my instructor has not submitted the ATA. What do I do? Contact the Testing Office immediately. We will assist in obtaining the agreement, and your request will not be marked late.

What if I add or drop a class? Dropped classes cancel automatically in MyAccess. If you add a class, you must submit a new request for accommodations and schedule exams for that specific section.

What if I decide to take the exam in class? Email van.testing.access@wsu.edu to cancel your scheduled exam at the Testing Office.