Testing
Accommodated Academic Testing:
No More STARs!
The CSCC testing centers are streamlining processes. Beginning Summer Semester 2022
Student Testing Agreement Request (STAR) Forms are no longer required! This means
it is more important than ever that you provide instructors with proof of accommodation.
Please provide a copy of your Letter of Accommodation (LOA) to each of your instructors
and take the opportunity to discuss accommodation needs with them as early as possible.
This will allow instructors sufficient time to submit exams for the term.
Testing Location Updates
Columbus Campus is working towards consolidating all testing into a single location
in the Workforce Development (WD) building. Beginning SU22 all students who have
been utilizing the main testing room of Eibling Hall will now be using the WD 223
location for all exams. The WD space will now provide accommodations previously only
available in Eibling’s main testing room. (Accommodations requiring private space
will still be provided in Eibling Hall during the Summer term.)
Exam Scheduling Updates
All students will now schedule exam appointments directly using the new RegisterBlast
scheduling system. RegisterBlast contains a record of each student’s approved accommodations.
When scheduling an appointment, simply choose the accommodations you need for each
test and they will be available upon check-in for that appointment.
Reminder: All CSCC testing centers are available by appointment only. Please use the following
link to schedule any exams or quizzes: https://registerblast.com/csccacademic
Accommodated Placement Testing:
Whenever possible, the College is using alternative methods to place students in the
best-fit courses for their academic success. However, if it is determined you need
to take a placement test through Columbus State, please note that the Reading, Writing,
& Math placement tests are untimed. Appropriate accommodations beyond extra time may
be available for students who have submitted documentation to the Accessibility Services
office. For additional information, please visit Columbus State's Placement Testing webpage.
Accessibility & Testing provides testing services for all students who are registered with Accessibility Services and have been approved for testing accommodations.
If you have questions regarding any of our testing procedures, contact the testing desk at:
614-287-5089
OR
Testing Procedures
Step 1: Email your Letter of Accommodation (LOA) to your Instructor
- Students are required to provide a copy of their LOA to their instructor(s) prior to receiving testing accommodations.
- Can't find the LOA your DS Advocate originally sent you? No problem! Email disability@cscc.edu to request a digital copy of your LOA. You can then forward this LOA on to all of your instructor(s) each semester.
Step 2: Schedule your exams/quizzes via RegisterBlast
Step 3: Preparing for tests
- Students should follow the instructions provided by DS in their STAR form confirmation email when scheduling their academic tests. Links provided in each STAR form confirmation email will direct students to their appropriate scheduling tool for each course.
- All students are encouraged to politely remind their instructors to set accommodations for exams one week before each test.
- Students with an audio accommodation can access this by utilizing Read&Write software. Instructions for downloading and installing this program so it can be used when testing in the virtual environment can be found at the bottom of our Alternate Media page. Please review our detailed guide for using Read & Write while testing before beginning the first exam.
- DS Staff are available to assist students, faculty, and staff as needed. Feel free to contact us via phone (614-287-5089, press 3), or email (disability@cscc.edu).
SUMMER 2022 Testing center Hours:
Monday: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Wednesday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
Thursday: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Friday (Virtual*): *In person appointments available as needed |
10:00am-4:30pm |
Last Saturday of the Month (June 25 & July 30) |
9:00am-12:00noon |
**No tests will begin less than 2 hours prior to close. Tests must be completed by closing time.