Exam Services

*Exam Services will implement new 48-Hour Sign-Up Policy Spring 2024.*

Phone: 315.443.3606, (if urgent call 315.443.4498)
E-mail: cdrexams@syr.edu

Academic Year Hours: Finals Hours: Summer Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 7:15pm (last seating at 5:15pm)
  • Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (last seating at 2:30pm)
  • Monday – Friday: 8:00a – 9:15pm (last seating at 5:15pm)

 
  • Monday – Friday: 8:00a – 4:00pm (last seating at 2pm)

 

CDR 48-Hour Exam Policy

The CDR exam sign-up policy & process:

  • Students must sign up to take an exam at CDR more than 48 hours in advance of the exam. Semester exam dates are included in the course syllabi students receive at the beginning of the semester.
  • Students will follow the standard procedures for signing up for exams as detailed in the “Signing Up for Exam” instructional guide located in the Disability Resource Portal, Resource Library.
  • The disability student portal system will not allow students to sign up for any time that falls within a 48-hour period.
    • Exceptions will only be considered for approval when all of the following criteria are met.
      • The student provides a written communication from their healthcare provider indicating they experienced a medical incident that prevented them from signing up, and
      • They are signing up to take the exam for the same day and time their class is taking the exam (or students otherwise have written faculty approval to take the exam at a different time), and
      • There is available space, and
      • CDR already has a copy of the exam.

To read the full 48-hour sign-up policy, click here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  1. Inform Instructors of your Accommodations
  • Students have the option of providing their Accommodation Letter to professors in person or can opt for the system to send a digital copy.  Either way, students are responsible for having a conversation with their instructors to discuss their accommodations.
  1. Signup for all your exams
  • Students should always take exams at the same time as the class! If there is a scheduling conflict with another class or exam, students are responsible for  contacting the instructor to work out a new day or time. Depending on  instructor preference and student schedule, students will either take it earlier, to ensure time-extension accommodations or start later – if possible at a time that overlaps with when the rest of the class is taking it. Once the student and professor have established the adjusted time, students will ask that the instructor send an email to CDRexams@syr.edu to inform us that the new date/time has been approved.
  • Students must sign-up to take an exam at CDR more than 48-hours in advance of the date/time of the exam.
  • Students will follow the standard procedures for signing up for exams as detailed in the “Signing Up for Exam” instructional guide located the Disability Resource Portal, Resource Library.
  • The disability student portal system will not allow students to sign up for any time that falls within a 48 – hour period.
  • Exceptions will only be considered for approval when all of the following criteria are met.
    • The student provides a written communication from their healthcare provider indicating they experienced a medical incident which prevented them from signing up, and
    • They are signing up to take the exam for the same day and time their class is taking the exam (or students otherwise have written faculty approval to take the exam at a different time), and
    • There is available space, and
    • CDR already has a copy of the exam.
  • Emergency medical events that require scheduling the exam at an alternate time will be considered on a case-by-case basis and subject to space availability and faculty approval.
  • CDR cannot guarantee we will be able to process these late requests.  In these cases, exams will need to be taken in the regularly assigned classroom.
  • Students who walk-in without signing up or have not requested and been approved for an exception, will be advised to return to their regularly assigned classroom. 
  1. Check-in 
  • Students should check in for exams at least 10 minutes prior to the start time at 111 Waverly Ave. Suite, Floor 0 – Testing Center. When students arrive later than 15 minutes of the exam/class start time but still within the class meeting time, CDR staff will seat the student, but the end time will remain the same.
  • All non-essential items (coats, backpacks, cell phones, smart watches, etc.) are required to be kept in a locker during exams.  Only items approved by  accommodation and/or professor, are permitted in the testing room. Students  are responsible for bringing materials required for each exam (e.g. calculator, ruler, pencil, protractor, etc.).
  1. Taking Your Exam
    • All university exam policies are followed.
    • CDR proctors exams via multiple cameras located in each room and hallway.
    • Students must work quietly; a distraction-reduced setting is essential for all!
    • There is absolutely NO TALKING in the exam rooms.
    • Drinks are permitted but must be in a clear container or be examined by exam staff.
    • Students should refrain from wearing scented products (cologne, perfume, lotions, body spray, aftershave, etc.) to respect those who may have sensitivities.
    • When students have completed an exam, they will give it and any additional materials to the testing staff.  If a staff member comes into an exam room to collect an exam, students will hand it to them promptly and courteously.

TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR EXAM: 
Step-by-Step Sign-up Exam Guide
Go to myslice.syr.edu:

  • Disability Student Portal
  • Testing Sign-up tab (Tab will not be available if you have NOT renewed your letter!) 
  • New Testing Sign–Up
  • Using the dropdown, select the course you would like to schedule.
  • Check Availability
  • Click “Authorized CDR Testing Space” next to the day/start time for your exam. Verify the course, date and time to make sure it is correct.
  • Enter the Instructor name and select your approved accommodations for this exam (ex. 1.5x, PC, etc.).
  • Submit Request. The request will stay in ‘Pending’ until it is ‘Confirmed’.

You cannot change the date/time on an existing exam appointment. You must cancel and re-submit.
TO CANCEL AN EXAM:
Go to myslice.syr.edu:

  • Disability Student Portal
  • Testing Sign-up sidebar link at left (between Surveys and Calendar)
  • Locate the exam you would like to cancel (will either be in Pending Test Sign-ups or Confirmed Test Sign-ups).
  • Click the cancel button below it.
  • You will then be prompted with a dialogue box asking if you are sure you want to delete this entry, as it cannot be undone. If you are sure, click OK.
  • Another message will appear in the dialogue box asking if you are absolutely sure; click OK.
  • Your sign up should now be gone.  If you need to schedule another exam, click New Testing Sign-up and following the instructions on how to sign up for an exam.