Test Center

Faculty Information

The OA Test Center's mission is to assist faculty in their efforts to provide accommodated testing for students who are registered with the Office of Accessibility (OA) and approved for accommodated testing for the current semester. 

 

The Test Center is located on the ground floor of Macfeat House in room 104.

Hours of Operation: 

Fall/Spring Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: CLOSED

Final Exams Hours for Spring 2025April 30 - May 6
Available exam times are 8:00 am, 11:30 am, and 3:00 pm

*All testing is by appointment only.*

 

Faculty can log-in to the AIM Portal with this link: Instructor AIM Portal

 

Faculty Test Center FAQs

    • Winthrop students registered for testing accommodations through the Office of Accessibility.
      • Students registered with the Office of Accessibility for testing accommodations may take their make-up exam at the Test Center ONLY if they were scheduled with us for the original exam date.
      • WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE DROP-IN TESTING, regardless of disability status.
    • Non-Winthrop Distance Learning students.
    • Individuals in the community needing proctored tests.
    • All students are required to present their Winthrop student ID upon arrival to the Test Center.
    • Typically, exams are to be taken in one sitting unless a student has an accommodation that would necessitate breaks.
    • Test Center staff/proctors utilize random walk-throughs, security mirrors, and computer monitoring software to ensure academic integrity.
    • Students are limited to approved testing materials at the test stations.
      • Approved materials are based off the parameters you (faculty) provide in the Alternative Testing Agreement and a student's individual approved accommodation(s).
    • In the event of testing irregularity involving academic integrity, a report documenting the incident will be sent to you and the Dean of Students Office. 
    • To edit an Alternative Testing Agreement, select the “Alternative Testing” tab found under “Views and Tools” from the Instructor Homepage.
    • Inside the “List Alternative Testing Agreement” box, select the class you wish to edit and select “View”.
    • Edit the Alternative Testing Agreement
    • Once complete, click “Update Alternative Testing Agreement
    • Yes! If you wish to simply copy an agreement to a different section of your class (example: History 111 section 1 & 2 have the same tests) follow these steps:
      • In the Instructor AIM Portal, select the “Alternative Testing” tab found under “Views and Tools” from the Instructor Homepage.
      • Inside the “List Alternative Testing Agreement” box:
        • In the "Select" row, choose the class you wish to copy from. 
        • In the "Copy to" row, choose the class you wish to copy the agreement to. 
      • Click on the "Copy" button
    • Students registered with the Office of Accessibility for testing accommodations must request that their professors receive their Letter of Accommodation. This will alert you to which students have the option to test in the OA Test Center for this semester. 
    • You will receive an automated email from the AIM Portal when a student's request is approved by Test Center Staff. 
    • Email reminders will be sent to you (faculty) on Monday's for students who have exams scheduled with the OA Test Center for the current week. 
    • You can view all currently scheduled exams through the Instructor AIM portal: Faculty AIM portal
      • Step-by-Step Instructions can be found here: How to View Students Who Are Currently Scheduled with the Test Center
      • Please note: If a student, or particular exam, you expected to see does not appear in this table, the student has not requested an appointment with the OA Test Center. The current status of all exam reqeuests will be in the far right column labeled "Status". 
    • All paper exams must be uploaded to AIM and will be returned in the same manner.
      • Please be advised, blue books are difficult to scan, and your student will be given lined notebook paper as an alternative.
    • Detailed Instructions for uploading exams can be found here:
    • Please note: If a student has not scheduled an exam appointment with the Test Center, you cannot upload an exam. 
    • Yes! Please email testcenter@winthrop.edu to schedule a time to pick up the paper-copy of the exam so that you do not disrupt testing.
    • Students are required to request all exams at least one week (5 business days) in advance to ensure timely processing.
    • Students are required to schedule exams for the same date/time as the exam is given in class. Exceptions will only be given for academic conflicts created by a students extended time accommodation.
    • Make-up Policy: Students registered with the Office of Accessibility for testing accommodations may take their make-up exam at the Test Center ONLY if they were scheduled with us for the original exam date.

 

Faculty Accommodated Testing Resources and Info

Accommodated Testing Guidelines for Instructors

Frequently Asked Questions for Accessible Online Classes

OA Accessibility Guidelines

 

Resources for the Instructor AIM Portal: 

How to Complete an Alternative Testing Agreement in AIM

How to Upload a Test into AIM 

How to Retrieve a Completed Test from AIM

How to View Students Who Are Currently Scheduled with the Test Center

How to Complete and Modify an Alternative Testing Agreement - YouTube Video

How to Upload and Retrieve a Completed Test in AIM - YouTube Video

 

Resources for Blackboard Ultra: 

Blackboard Ultra: Add Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor Password

Blackboard Ultra: How to Add Extended Time Accommodations

Blackboard Ultra: Accommodations

Blackboard Ultra: Grant Exceptions and Exemptions

 

Resources for the Original Blackboard: 

Original Blackboard: Add Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor Password

Original Blackboard: Copy Test without LockDown Browser

Original Blackboard: Print an Assessment from Blackboard 

Original Blackboard: Add Test Exceptions to a Test (including Extended Time Accommodations)

 

Questions or Concerns?

We always welcome feedback. If you have suggestions that would improve the scheduling process or other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Test Center Operations Manager at testcenter@winthrop.edu or call 803/323-3290 (option #3), or ext. 6173.