Saddleback College offers reasonable test accommodations to students with documented disabilities who are registered through the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) office.

To receive accommodated testing, you must first apply to Saddleback College’s DSPS office and also meet with a DSPS counselor to help determine eligibility. Eligibility for accommodations is based upon the nature of the disability and the course curriculum.

New & Returning Students

  • Before scheduling your test, make sure you give your instructor a copy of your signed Academic Accommodation Plan and inform them you will be utilizing the Accommodated Testing center for tests.
  • All tests must be submitted 7 days in advance.
  • Make sure you are scheduling your test for the same date/time your class is taking it, otherwise your test request may result in a denial. Refer to the Accommodated Testing Center Policies and Procedures for what is expected of you.
  • For Online classes, reach out to your instructor to give them a copy of your signed Academic Accommodation Plan and discuss the accommodations you would like to have for class.
  • To schedule your tests, log-in to the Accommodated Testing Portal using your school email and password.

 

Accommodation Testing Portal

Success Tips

  • If this is your first time using the Accommodated Testing Center, we recommend you schedule an orientation appointment with our DSPS Specialist, Cori Allen. You can schedule your 30-minute orientation by calling (949) 582-4424, emailing scatc@saddleback.edu, or walking in person to our DSPS office located at Gateway 161.
  • Remember to give your instructor a copy of your signed Academic Accommodation Plan and discuss your testing accommodations with them prior to scheduling exams on the Accommodated Testing Portal.
  • At the beginning of the semester, sign-in to the Accommodated Testing Portal and use your class syllabus to schedule all your tests for the entire semester.
  • If you have questions regarding accommodations or your eligibility for them, contact the DSPS Office at (949) 582-4885.
     

Available Accommodations

If determined eligible, you may qualify for one or more of the following accommodations:

  • Sign Language Interpreter
  • Extended time for testing
  • A reader for the test
  • A scribe service
  • Alternate answering of questions; typing or taping, use of a word processor or oral response
  • Modification of test format
  • Oral test
  • Size of print
  • Size of space allowed for response
  • Specially lined paper
  • Alternatives to computer-scored answer sheet
  • Adapted equipment

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