Exam Accommodations
If you’ve been approved for alternative testing accommodations, it’s important to follow the required guidelines to ensure these supports are available.
Testing Accommodations may include:
- Extra time
- Private room
- Screen reader
- A scribe
- Breaks
- Computer use
- Enlarged print
Student Responsibility
Scheduling Exam Accommodations
- Plan Ahead for Exams
- Review your syllabi for all exam dates and schedule them early to ensure a stress-free exam experience.
- Submit Exam Requests via the DASS Online Portal
- Log in and submit exam requests at least 7 BUSINESS DAYS in advance
- Learn the steps on
- Modify Requests If Needed
- If your instructor changes an exam date or time, you can update your request online without penalties.
- Questions?
- Email: accommodations@csuci.edu
- Visit: DASS Office, 2nd Floor, Arroyo Hall.
DASS Proctoring Hours
Regular Proctoring Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Final Exams:
- Exams proctored at the DASS office will take place on the same day as your class exam, during these set time blocks:
In-Class Exam Start DASS Proctoring Time 8:00–10:00 AM 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 10:30–12:30 PM 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 1:00–3:00 PM 1:00–4:00 PM 4:00–6:00 PM 5:00–8:00 PM 7:00-9:00 PM 5:00-8:00 PM - If you receive double time and your class exam starts at 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM, your DASS exam will start at 2:00 PM.
- If your professor changes the exam time, you can log in and update your request.
Online Final Exams:
- If your final exam is online, you do not need to submit a request through the DASS system.
- Just confirm with your professor that your extended time is correctly applied.