{"id":6738,"date":"2024-08-28T14:48:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/?page_id=6738"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:15:38","slug":"uploading-an-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/academic-testing-center\/uploading-an-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty ATC Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the opening of the ATC, the burden is no longer on the individual faculty member to provide exam accommodations to students. However, you will still need to provide DAS access to the test sheet in order for us to proctor it correctly. To provide this access, you must upload your exams to Accommodate. You can find instructions on <\/span>how to upload an exam<\/a> and how to access a completed exam<\/a> below.
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Uploading an Exam<\/h3>\n
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  1. Log into the Accommodate Faculty Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. <\/span>When prompted, enter your BUID and password.<\/li>\n
  3. <\/span>Once you have logged in, on the left side of the Accommodate homepage, click Courses and Exams<\/strong>. This will bring you to a page that lists the courses where you are an instructor of record.<\/li>\n
  4. Select the course and section you would like to upload the exam to.<\/li>\n
  5. Select Alternative Test Room Bookings<\/strong> and then select the Approved <\/strong>tab to view which students have already booked a space at the ATC.<\/li>\n
  6. <\/span>To upload the exam, click Exam<\/strong> then Add New Exam<\/strong>. A pop up will appear with several fields of information to fill out.<\/li>\n
  7. Enter an exam title in the field. For example, \u201cMidterm 1\u201d, \u201cQuiz 5\u201d, etc.<\/li>\n
  8. In the Description<\/strong> field, please describe your late policy for students and any other relevant details for the exam. If the exam will be administered via ExamSoft, Examplify, Blackboard, etc and requires a password, please include the password in the Description<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  9. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Final Exam<\/strong>.
    \nDoes the exam occur after the last day of class? Select Yes<\/strong> to Final Exam<\/strong>.
    \nDoes the exam occur before the last day of class? Select No<\/strong> to Final Exam<\/strong>. By selecting No<\/strong>, the field titled How long does the CLASS have to take the exam<\/strong> will appear. Please indicate the length of the test in minutes in the field below. Do not calculate a student\u2019s extended time; Accommodate will do that automatically for you based on what you enter in this field!<\/em><\/li>\n
  10. Enter the date the exam is scheduled for the class under Start Date<\/strong> and End Date<\/strong>. If it\u2019s a makeup exam, or you have approved an alternate date for the test, choose the correct range of dates.<\/li>\n
  11. In the field titled How EARLY can the student start the exam<\/strong>, please indicate the earliest time a student can start the exam. If you do not indicate how early the student can start the exam, we will assume they can start up to 10 minutes early, depending on the availability of seats at the ATC.<\/li>\n
  12. In the field titled How LATE can the student start the exam<\/strong>, please indicate the latest time the student can start the exam. If you do not indicate how late the student can start the exam, we will assume they can start no later than 10 minutes, depending on the availability of seats at the ATC.<\/li>\n
  13. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Do you require answers on a scantron (bubble sheet)<\/strong>. If you require a scantron, you will need to upload one with the exam file.<\/li>\n
  14. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the exam Open BOOK<\/strong>. This determines whether students can bring textbooks or other similar resources to the exam.<\/li>\n
  15. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the exam Open NOTE<\/strong>. This determines whether students can bring their class notes. If you select Yes<\/strong>, please indicate whether students are allowed to access their notes on an electronic device, or only handwritten notes.<\/li>\n
  16. In the field titled What kind of calculator is allowed<\/strong>, please select what type(s) of calculator the student is allowed to use during the test.<\/li>\n
  17. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the student allowed or do they need INTERNET ACCESS<\/strong>. Please select Yes<\/strong>if the exam is on ExamSoft, Examplify, Blackboard, etc. If they are allowed internet access, please indicate whether they can use their own laptop, or if the ATC will need to provide a device.<\/li>\n
  18. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the student allowed to take the test home?<\/strong> If you select Yes<\/strong>, Testing Center staff will not collect the test booklet at the conclusion of the exam, and the student may choose to bring exam materials home. If you select No<\/strong>, Testing Center staff will collect all exam materials at the conclusion of the exam.<\/li>\n
  19. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the student allowed to use scratch\/scrap paper<\/strong>. If you select Yes<\/strong>, please indicate if there is a limit and what type. The testing center can provide scrap paper if requested, or you may upload a template along with the exam.<\/li>\n
  20. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Is the student allowed a cheat sheet\/formula sheet<\/strong>. If you select Yes<\/strong>, please indicate the parameters. For example, one 8×11\u201d page of handwritten notes front only, or two 3×5\u201d index cards front and back.<\/li>\n
  21. In the field What phone number can we call if a student has questions during the exam?<\/strong> Please provide a phone number. Please note that if you announce any changes or updates to the exam to students taking the exam in the classroom, you MUST<\/u><\/strong> call the ATC so we can alert the students taking the exam at the center.<\/li>\n
  22. In the field titled What email address can we reach you at if a student has questions during an exam?<\/strong> Please provide an email address. Please note that if you announce any changes or updates to the exam to students taking the exam in the classroom, you MUST<\/u><\/strong> email the ATC so we can alert the students taking the exam at the center.<\/li>\n
  23. Under Attachments<\/strong>, click Upload File<\/strong> to upload the exam, scantron (if applicable), or any other materials used to administer the exam.<\/li>\n
  24. Select Yes<\/strong> or No<\/strong> to Apply to all test bookings<\/strong>. By selecting Yes<\/strong>, the exam will be added to the bookings of students who have already scheduled a time to take the exam. The students will not<\/u><\/em> see the actual exam.<\/li>\n
  25. Click Submit and Return to List<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For more detailed instructions on how to upload exams, including photos, please visit our How to Upload an Exam instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Accessing Completed Exams<\/h3>\n
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    1. Log into the Accommodate Faculty Portal<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Enter BUID and password<\/li>\n
    3. Click Courses and Exams<\/strong> on the left.<\/li>\n
    4. Select the Course you are receiving the exams from.<\/li>\n
    5. Click Alternative Test Room Bookings\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Click the Approved <\/strong>tab under Alternative Test Room Bookings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    7. The name of the students who took the exam will appear. Under the student\u2019s name, click the link next to Completed Exams<\/strong>. The completed exam will open or download depending on your browser\u2019s settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

      For more detailed instructions on how to access exams, including photos, please visit our Accessing a Completed Exam instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      You can contact the Accommodated Testing Center at 617-358-8378 or testing@bu.edu.<\/a>\u00a0Please read the following FAQs before contacting us:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      FAQ<\/h2>\n

      When will the Accommodated Testing Center pilot begin?<\/h5>

      \nThe pilot phase of the <\/span>ATC<\/span> began on Monday, April 1<\/span>, 2024<\/span>,<\/span> and will be available until further notice.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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      Where is the Accommodated Testing Center located?<\/h5>

      \nThe Accommodated Testing Center is located at 930 Commonwealth Avenue, West, Room 250.
      \nNote: the building entrance is on Pleasant Street, and is labeled “930 Commonwealth Avenue, West”.
      \nTake the elevator on the righ<\/span>t<\/span> side of the lobby to the second floor or the staircase directly in front of you as you enter the lobby.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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      What are the Accommodated Testing Center's hours of operation?<\/h5>

      \nMonday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The first exam will begin at 9 am and the last exam needs to be completed no later than 4:30 pm. Note that the Accommodated Testing Center is closed weekends and most University holidays.
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      What happens if the test is scheduled for outside those hours?<\/h5>

      \nAs you may have done in the past, you can identify a distraction-reduced testing environment for your student(s) on your own.
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      How will I know that a student is approved to use the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nDisability & Access Services will send you a Faculty Accommodation Letter (FAL) through Accommodate for students that are registered and approved with our office. The Faculty Accommodation Letter must state “exam accommodations<\/strong><\/em>” for a student to be eligible to take their tests in the Accommodated Testing Center.<\/p>\n

      Note:<\/strong> Students with only “Classroom accommodations” are not eligible and should be directed to contact Disability & Access Services if they believe that their disability documentation should be reviewed to request exam accommodations.
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      How far in advance do my students with an approved exam accommodation need to request to take an exam in the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nStudents 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.
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      How do students request to take an exam in the Accommodated Testing Center and how will I know if they have been approved?<\/h5>

      \nStudents will make a test booking through the Accommodate system. Instructions can be found here for your reference<\/a>. You will be sent an email confirmation of the test booking. We ask that you contact the student to clarify any issues. Please reach out to us at the ATC for any assistance at 617-358-8378.
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      What is the capacity of the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nThe Accommodated 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 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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      Are students with testing accommodations required<\/strong> to utilize the new center?<\/h5>

      \nNo. You are still welcome to find a distraction-reduced testing environment and a proctor yourself as you may have done in the past. Please check with Disability & Access Services to make sure the space you find fulfills the student’s approved exam accommodations.
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      Can students with disabilities take make-up exams in the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nYes. If the make-up exam has been approved and scheduled in Accommodate by the faculty member. The student will still need to confirm that space is available.
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      How do I as a faculty member submit an exam for my student to take at the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nLog in to the Accommodate system through Disability & Access Services website. A faculty profile has been automatically created for you! Upload the exam to the relevant source (see instructions for exam upload). You will have a chance to specify parameters and provide special instructions.<\/p>\n

      .docx format is preferred for all exams, but PDF will be accepted. These formats are best for working with assistive technology.
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      How will the exam be returned to me?<\/h5>

      \nCompleted exams will be scanned and uploaded to your Accommodate profile for you to download.<\/p>\n

      The original paper copies will be held securely in the Accommodated Testing Center for maximum of one month. It will be delivered through campus mail after the hold period should there be any access issues.
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      What if either the student or testing center staff have questions during the exam? What if I have clarifying information that needs to be communicated to the student while they are on site?<\/h5>

      \nOn the exam submission form, you can indicate how you would like to be contacted during the exam. We also have space in the Accommodated Testing Center for you or a designee to wait if you’d prefer to have a designee on site during administration.<\/p>\n

      If you need to contact the testing center during the exam, call us at 617-358-8378.
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      What happens if a student is caught cheating while taking an exam at the Accommodated Testing Center?<\/h5>

      \nThe exam will be halted, and you will be contacted. A report will be filed in accordance with the University’s Academic Conduct Code<\/a>.
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      What will the Accommodated Testing Center staff do if the student brings exam materials that I (the professor) have not allowed?<\/h5>

      \nWe will attempt to contact you to ask for confirmation. If we do not hear back from you immediately, the student will be allowed to take the exam with the use of the extra materials.
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      Can students who are not approved for exam accommodations through Disability & Access Services take exams at the testing center?<\/h5>

      \nNo. Only students that have received approval for a disability exam accommodation from Disability & Access Services are eligible to take exams at the Accommodated Testing Center.
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      I can find a less-distracting exam location on my own, but I need someone to proctor it. Can you send proctors to me?<\/h5>

      \nOur Accommodated Testing Center proctors are scheduled to assist students in the testing center only.
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      Can my students record their answers in a blue book?<\/h5>

      \nNo. Blue books tend not to scan properly. We can only administer exams on letter-size (8.5 x 11″) loose-leaf paper. Loose-leaf paper will be provided by the ATC. Instructor should indicate number of sheets to be provided to the student.
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      What if the exam is on Blackboard, Examplify, or ExamSoft?<\/h5>

      \nPlease fill out the exam upload form on Accommodate. On it, please indicate that the exam is on one of these platforms and whether or not a student is allowed to use their own device.
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