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Testing Options

On-Campus Testing (Campus Testing Centers)

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 must submit exam requests, and professors must provide the necessary testing information. Instructors and students can find more information on using AIM for Testing below. 

Using AIM for Testing for Instructors  

Using AIM for Testing for Students

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

Online Testing

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. 

SAS Virtual Proctoring is intended for Distance Learning courses. 

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 SAStest@austincc.edu 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 sastest@austincc.edu 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 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.

AIM Testing How-to Guides

The Accessible Information Management (AIM) system is an online application used to set up and manage academic accommodations for students with disabilities at Austin Community College.