Resources for Students
Modified/Proctoring Testing Accommodations
Modified/proctoring testing is overseen by the Health and Wellness Center’s Student Disability Resources. For details visit the Modified/Proctored Testing page on the Student Disability Resources site.
If you have received the accommodation of extended testing time (1.5x the regular period),
- Schedule a private meeting with your professor.
- Present your accommodations letter to your professor.
- Discuss the testing accommodations stated in your accommodation letter.
- Arrange with your professor when and where you will receive your extended time
- Visit the Modified/Proctored Testing page and complete the online request form.
Resources for Faculty
Modified/Proctoring Testing Accommodations
Modified/proctoring testing accommodations are limited to students who have provided documentation noting the need for extended testing time (1.5 times the regular period) or other accommodations, including extended testing times longer than 1.5 times the regular period and testing using assistive technology, must be scheduled through Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center’s Student Disability Services. For details visit the Modified/Proctored Testing page on the Student Disability Resources site.
To facilitate the faculty in their efforts to accommodate students for extended time testing, E103 Smith – Testing Center may be scheduled. Extended time (1.5) testing ONLY options are:
- The Penn State Altoona faculty member allows student/s to take the exam in the faculty member's office or another room on campus.
- Faculty members may schedule 129 Eiche Library for 1.5 extended time tests only. Note: This is for the room/space only and does not include a proctor. Please contact Victoria Hesser at [email protected] or 814-949-5212 to schedule 129 Eiche Library.
- The Student Success Center does not proctor students that randomly appear in the Center and are taking a test.
Proctored Exams for non-Penn State Altoona courses
The Student Success Center offers proctoring services for students who meet one of the following criteria:
- Is enrolled at Penn State Altoona
- Is taking an online course through another Penn State campus, or taking a course through another accredited college or university
- Is a non-Penn State student taking a Penn State course
To request a proctored exam, contact Victoria Hesser at [email protected]. Your email request must include the following information:
- Name of the campus, college, or university offering the course
- Course information
- Expected exam dates