Alternative Testing

About UMSI Alternative Testing

UMSI offers alternative testing support and scheduling needs for UMSI courses. We still encourage faculty to utilize the U-M Testing Accommodation Center (TAC) for additional scheduling support and more complex student support. UMSI can specifically assist with make-up testing and facilitate timed assessments for UMSI students with accommodations approved through SSD (via Accommodate). Please note that some academic accommodations may require additional support that the TAC must provide (as listed in the student's Accommodate letter) (sass.tac.staff@umich.edu). 

Please ensure you are allowing enough time to plan accordingly to best support you and your students, as it can take up to one week to schedule. Related to any last-minute requests and space limitations, we will do our best to provide support and will be as timely as possible to communicate any issues.

How to Request UMSI Alternative Testing

To request an alternative assessment for your student(s), please complete the UMSI Alternative Testing Request Form. You can use this form to schedule make-up and alternative tests for students.  After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email regarding scheduling and availability within one week. The team will coordinate scheduling with you and the student(s), confirm testing logistics, and ensure prompt return of completed assessments. 

If you have any questions, the Academic Success & Student Support team oversees this work, and you can email them at umsi.testing.assistance@umich.edu.

UMSI Alternative Testing Location

UMSI Alternative Testing will be facilitated on both North Campus and Central Campus. Graduate-level course testing will be held in Leinweber and Undergraduate course testing will be held in UMSI Central. Our team will coordinate with students accordingly, but in most cases, these will be the assigned locations. 

Please note that you will be required to provide all testing materials to the location at least 24 hours before the test. This includes printed exams and any provided materials for your class (ex: scantron, Blue Book, etc.).