Test Accommodation Center – Faculty Information

Summer 2025 Announcements

• DSS provides a proctored test center that is available to support disability-related testing accommodations.
• The TAC is open during the Summer Semester by appointment only, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
• Students taking exams through an online platform such as Canvas will need to bring their own device.  If a lockdown browser is being used, students will need to have that downloaded to their device prior to coming into the TAC.
• While every effort will be made to accommodate students at the time and day of their exam, DSS expects there will be times when the student cannot take the test at the same time or day of the class. Thank you for your understanding, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

TAC Hours of Operation

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Faculty responsibilities:

1. Please communicate privately with students who have approved accommodation(s) as to the best way to access accommodation(s) for your course. Faculty may choose to make arrangements to provide appropriate test accommodations for students.
2. If a student in your class is testing in the TAC, please provide the test and the noted instructions at least 48 hours in advance.  You may upload your test and instructions to the secure DSS Portal link, hand deliver your test, or email your test and instructions to dssproctor@udel.edu. Please do not send exams through campus mail or USPS.
3. Please ensure that tests are legible, complete and in an accessible format.
4. If a student course uses Kurzweil or other assistive software for reading or writing, it would be best to check with the student to see what they need for exams. Several of the assistive technology tools are compatible with Canvas. If you are using a different platform for exams, you can contact the DSS office for more information. Students taking exams in the Test Accommodation Center will have access to approved assistive technology.
5. Students taking exams through an online platform such as Canvas will need to bring their own device.  If a lockdown browser is being used, students will need to have that downloaded to their device prior to coming into the TAC.
6. Faculty may indicate on the exam instruction link if they prefer to pick-up the test after completion.
7. Please contact the TAC directly with questions during regular hours of operation.

Test Accommodation Cover Sheet [PDF]

Test Accommodation Center responsibilities:

1. TAC proctors will receive provided exams and administer them in accordance with clearly noted instructions. When needed, the proctors will assist in putting the test materials in an accessible format when assistive technology is an approved accommodation.
2. TAC proctors will attempt to contact faculty/course instructors with questions or concerns regarding the test or administration. The proctors will also attempt to reach faculty if students have questions while taking the test in the TAC.
3. Unless otherwise noted on the exam instruction link, tests will be delivered to your department, generally within 24 hours of their completion.  DSS can hold tests for faculty to pick up in the TAC if noted on the exam instruction link.
4. Please be aware that while attempts are made to provide needed software/programs for tests, not all software/programs are available in the TAC. In general the computers in the TAC do not have internet access and therefore web based tests may not be able to be administered in the TAC.  Please contact the proctors with questions regarding software/programs or web-based tests.