Alternative Testing

Student Resources

What?

The Alternative Testing room provides students who have active an Letter of Accommodation (LOA) from the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) with a reduced distraction environment to complete quizzes and exams.

Where?

The Alternative Testing room is located on the top floor of Ritter Library. Students check in at the CASA reception desk upon arrival.

How?

Students register with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) to get an active Letter of Accommodation (LOA) to use Alternative Testing.

Students should speak with their instructors to discuss the class expectations and decide on the accommodations they plan to use. Then they will request their accommodations for each class through AIM.

Students can submit requests to take exams in the Alternative Testing room once their instructors complete the testing forms linked at the bottom of their LOA.

How do I schedule a test?

Log into AIM

Alternative Testing Policy

Student Troubleshooting and FAQs

What is the difference between the

Office of Accessible Education (OAE) and Alternative Testing?

Office of Accessible Education (OAE)

The Office of Accessible Education (OAE) collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to help create equitable, inclusive educational environments for qualified students with disabilities. Accessible Education addresses educational barriers by providing access to reasonable accommodations and resources while maintaining the academic standards and integrity of Baldwin Wallace University. The Office of Accessible Education (OAE)can assist with questions regarding:

  • Registering with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
  • Academic Accommodations
  • Accessible Housing
  • Requesting a Letter of Accommodation (LOA)
  • Concussion Management
  • Service Animals*

*Emotional Support Animal questions should be directed to Residence Life (reslife@bw.edu)

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Alternative Testing

The Alternative Testing team proctors quizzes and exams on behalf of faculty and provides students, approved by the Office of Accessible Education, a reduced distraction testing space in Ritter Library. We follow proctoring guidelines outlined by faculty members and adhere to each student’s approved accommodations. Alternative Testing staff can assist with questions regarding:

  • Using the Alternative Testing room for exams, tests, and quizzes
  • Troubleshooting scheduling conflicts
  • Testing room policies and procedures
  • Faculty Alternative Testing forms
  • Student Exam Requests
  • Submitting exam materials

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Upcoming Events

Questions about Accommodations?

Visit the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) website