How to Schedule an Exam
- To log into Accommodate.
- When prompted, enter your BU ID and password.
- On the left side of the Accommodate homepage, click on the Testing Room Tab.
***If you do not see the Testing Room Tab, please contact us at testing@bu.edu so we can troubleshoot the problem with you***
- Click on New Booking Request at the bottom.
- Click on the drop down menu under Course. Leave Exam blank for now.
- Select the Exam or leave it blank if the Exam has not been added by the professor yet. Use the Date Range function below to select the date of your exam. Remember you must sign up to take your exams on the same day and time that the rest of your class is taking them, unless your professor has approved an alternate date and time. Set both the start date and end date to the same date. You can enter the date manually or click on the calendar icons to have a calendar pop up to select the date you need. Select the correct Time Range. and leave the Length blank. For the Building, select Testing Center.
- Click on Check Availability at the bottom of the page. The right side of the page should show a list of times for that date.
- Looking at the times on the far right of the page, find the time of your exam. Click on a room that is available at the correct time.
- After selecting your time, a pop-up window will appear. If the Exam name is blank, enter a name the instructor will clearly recognize. Click Submit Request once you are finished.
- Repeat this process for any additional exams you wish to book. You will receive an email notification that the request has been submitted, and another notification when the appointment has been approved by the Academic Testing Center. Your instructor will also receive a notification that you scheduled the test, however, it is still a good idea to remind them that you are planning to take the exam in the Academic Testing Center and that they need to send the exam over to us.
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You can contact the Academic Testing Center at 617-358-8378 or testing@bu.edu. Please read the following FAQs before contacting us:
FAQ
When will the Academic Testing Center pilot begin?
The pilot phase of the ATC will begin on Monday, April 1, 2024, and will be available until further notice.
Where is the Academic Testing Center located?
The Academic Testing Center is located at 930 Commonwealth Avenue, West, Room 250.
You can enter through the 930 entrance on Commonwealth Avenue and follow the hallway until you reach the 930 West atrium, or use the 930 West entrance on Pleasant Street.
Take the elevator on the south side of the atrium or the staircase up to the second floor.
What are the Academic Testing Center's hours of operation?
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The first exam will begin at 8:30 am and the last exam needs to be completed no later than 4:30 pm. Note that the Academic Testing Center is closed weekends and most University holidays.
Will I need to provide identification to enter the Academic Testing Center?
Yes. You will be required to show your Terrier Card.
How will I know that I am approved to use the Academic Testing Center?
Students that have approved “exam accommodations” through Disability & Access Services are eligible to request to take their tests in the Academic Testing Center.
Note: Students with only “Classroom accommodations” are not eligible and should contact Disability & Access Services if they believe that their disability documentation should be reviewed to request exam accommodations.
How far in advance do students with an approved exam accommodation need to request to take an exam in the Academic Testing Center?
Students must make a request at least three (3) business days in advance of the exam date. For final exams, students must submit their exam requests at least five (5) business days in advance due to increase in volume of tests.
How do I make a request to take my exam at the Academic Testing Center?
What is the capacity of the Academic Testing Center?
The Academic Testing Center in this pilot program has a MAXIMUM capacity of 25 test takers at any given time. There are 25 spaces available to reserve and they will be allocated at a first-come, first-served basis.
What time and day do I have to sign up for the exam?
You should sign up to take your exams on the same day and time that the rest of your class is taking them.
What can I do if there are no bookings available for me to take the exam?
Please contact your professor to determine another date and time for you to take the test in the testing center, or they can find a distraction-reduced testing environment on their own. See question 7 above.
Do I have to take my exams at the Academic Testing Center?
No, your professor is still welcome to find a distraction-reduced testing environment and a proctor themselves. Feel free to check with Disability & Access Services to make sure the space they find fulfills the accommodation.
The Academic Testing Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. What happens if the test is scheduled for outside those hours?
Please contact your professor to determine another date and time for you to take the test in the testing center, or they can find a distraction-reduced testing environment on their own.
Please note in addition to the Academic Testing Center’s operating hours, you may have to adjust your test bookings to take transit into account, due to the testing center’s location.
Can I take make-up exams in the Academic Testing Center?
Yes, if the make-up exam has been approved and scheduled in Accommodate by the faculty. The student will still need to confirm that space is available.
What happens if I am late to an exam that I have scheduled at the Academic Testing Center
You will not be allowed to take the exam if you are 10 minutes or more late, until or unless your professor allows you to and based on the ATC’s schedule and capacity. Your professor can notify the Academic Testing Center of their late policy prior to your test booking.
Can I reschedule an exam that I have scheduled at the Academic Testing Center and if so, how do I reschedule?
Yes, you can reschedule the exam in
Accommodate, or call the Academic Testing Center at 617-358-8378 and ask a staff member to reschedule your booking manually. Please note that your professor must approve the new booking.
What do I do if I miss my scheduled exam that was supposed to be held at the Academic Testing Center?
Talk to your professor about their make-up policy. If a make-up exam is allowed, you can schedule a new test booking through
Accommodate.
What can I bring with me to a test that I take at the Academic Testing Center?
Only materials that are approved by your instructor for the exam and accommodation items approved by Disability & Access Services. Lockers will be provided for you to store personal effects that you do not need during the exam.
Your phone and smartwatch must be put in the locker and turned OFF, not just silenced.
During cold weather, we ask that you store your outerwear in the lockers as well.
Please do not bring scooters, bicycles, luggage, etc.
How will my instructor receive the exam?
Instructors will log in to the Accommodate system through the Disability & Access Services website. A faculty profile has been automatically created for them.
What happens if I am caught cheating?
What if there are any problems with the exam?
On the exam submission form, professors can indicate how they would like to be contacted during the exam. We also have space in the Academic Testing Center for the professor or a designee to sit if they would like to be present in the event you have any questions.
What if I need to use the restroom during the exam?
Leave all exam materials on your desk and proceed to the front of the Academic Testing Center. Inform the staff that you need to use the restroom. You will not be escorted to the restroom, but your departure and return will be logged.
What happens if my professor has not informed the Academic Testing Center that I'm allowed extra exam materials?
We will contact the professor to ask for confirmation. If we do not hear back from them within a reasonable timeframe, you will be allowed to take the exam using the extra materials, but they will be cataloged, and the professor will be notified.
Can students who are not approved for exam accommodations through Disability & Access Services take exams at the Academic Testing Center?
No. Only students that have received approval for an exam accommodation through Disability & Access Services are eligible to take exams at the Academic Testing Center.
What do I do if the exam space is noisy?
We will do our best to create a quiet, less distracting exam location, but there may be times when we do not have control over noise. For your convenience, ear-plugs and noise-cancelling headphones are available upon request.
Last updated January 16, 2025