SAS Testing

SAS Testing supports both Faculty and Students in the testing-accommodation process.  Testing is coordinated online using the Accessible Information Management (AIM) system. SAS Testing can assist with troubleshooting AIM, scheduling student exams, and proctoring online testing with accommodations.

• Getting Started- Testing with Accommodations
• On-Campus Testing (Campus Testing Centers)
• Online Testing
• Faculty- Using Alternative Testing Form (Update- Available Soon)
• Students- Requesting Exams in AIM (Update-Available Soon)
• Accommodated Assessments (Update-Available Soon)

For SAS Testing Questions Email: [email protected]

Getting Started- Testing with Accommodations

Current SAS students must request their Faculty Notification Letters through AIM. Once the letter is received by the Instructor, it should be determined how testing accommodations will be provided for the course. If instructors cannot accommodate a student in a classroom or a departmental setting, please read about Testing Options. 

Consider the following testing requirements:

• Review the course syllabus for test information (i.e. test format, test proctoring, time, important dates).
• Once you have requested accommodations and your professor receives your Faculty Notification Letter, please take the time to discuss your testing accommodations with your professor.

On-Campus Testing (Campus Testing Centers)

Testing at a testing center is intended for face-to-face courses. 

Campus testing centers provide proctoring services for in-person classes. Equipped with assistive technology and testing space, testing centers can proctor accommodated exams during their hours of operation.

When an instructor and student agree to have accommodated testing at a campus testing center, testing is coordinated in AIM. Students submit exam requests 5 business days before an exam, and professors must provide the necessary testing information. Instructors and students can find more information on using AIM for Testing below. 

• Instructors- Using Alternative Testing Form (Updating- Available soon)
• Students- Requesting Exams in AIM (Updating- Available soon)

Online Testing

SAS Virtual Proctoring is intended for Distance Learning courses. 

The SAS Department provides an online virtual proctoring service for students with accommodations in distance learning courses. Appointments can be made via AIM. Students must submit their requests in advance, and professors must complete the testing information before students’ appointments. 

For online exams with SAS Virtual Proctoring, students need the following:

• A Windows or Mac PC/laptop or Chromebook
• A functioning Webcam, which must remain on at all times during the exam
• Microphone for laptop
• Valid photo ID; ACC student ID preferred (driver’s license; state, military, passport, or other government forms of ID are valid along with an ACC student ID number)
• Permitted testing materials, per the professor’s instructions

What to expect during an online exam:

• Half an hour (30 minutes) before a scheduled test, students receive an email from [email protected] with a link for the proctoring session and the proctor’s name.
• The proctor will ask the student to present a photo ID, survey the testing area, and demonstrate that there are no cell phones and that students are only allowed authorized testing materials.
• Student must share their screen with the proctor(s); refusal will end the test session immediately.
• The testing sessions are recorded and can be submitted to the professor for review upon request (please email [email protected] for a copy).
• Students with approved breaks as an accommodation must notify the proctor when they need a break; breaks cannot exceed the given time limit, and the clock does not stop during breaks.
• Students must submit their test when the time expires even if the exam is not complete. Refusal to do so is reported to the professor.
• Any suspicious activity may result in the termination of a test session and will be reported.

For SAS Testing Questions Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 512.223.5247
For General SAS Questions Email: [email protected]