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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title II of the ADA, this policy ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to assessments by providing reasonable testing accommodations that remove disability-related barriers without altering the fundamental nature of the exam.  The purpose of extended time on exams and quizzes is to ensure that a student's performance reflects their understanding of the material rather than their processing speed. Providing additional time serves as an adjustment for specific disabilities, allowing for a more accurate assessment of the student's knowledge and skills.

How to Submit a Test Request 

1. The student will need to sign in through MyUWF and search for “SAR Accommodate Student Portal”
2. On the SAR Accommodate Portal Welcome Screen, use the tabs on the left side of the screen and click the “Testing Room” tab.
3. On the bottom left of the page, click “New Test Request”. On this page, the student will see pending and confirmed test requests.
4. Student should complete the test request form (not all options need to be filled) using the instructions below:

• • Under “Course” Select the course for the test
  • Under “Date Range: Both start and end date must be the same date and match the exam date. Important: The student will not be able to book an exam with SAR if they do not fill out the form at least 5 days prior to the test date!
  • Under “Time Range” Do not fill out
  • Under “Final Exam” Do not fill out
  • Under “Building” Select the campus for the class. If the class is held at the Emerald Coast Campus, please email or call the SAR office.
  • Under “Days of the Week” Do not fill out

5. Click on “Check Availability”

6. Student will notice the available testing slots.  Select the slot that matches the course start time. SAR cannot approve test requests that do not match the course start time unless a professor confirms the alternate time.

7. After selecting the appropriate time slot, the student will be asked to confirm the exam booking.  Student should make sure the time and date are correct. The student may not put an alternate time but may add notes regarding any additional information. Submit the request when finished.

8. Once the request is submitted, it will appear as pending until it has been approved. The student will receive an email if it has been approved or denied.

9. Student should contact the SAR office at 850.474.2387 or sartesting@uwf.edu with any questions or concerns.