Accommodated Testing Information for Instructors

The following information provides a brief outline of resources and tips for instructors related to accommodated testing at Purdue. In general, it is the instructor’s responsibility to ensure that students’ approved accommodations are provided.

Syllabus Statement

To help facilitate equitable access and foster an inclusive environment, we recommend instructors include the following statement in their syllabus. We also recommend reiterating important information about deadlines for requesting accommodated exams through Purdue Testing Services in your syllabus as well as in class.

Official Syllabus Accessibility Statement: Purdue University strives to make learning experiences accessible to all participants. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, you are welcome to let me know so that we can discuss options. You are also encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at: drc@purdue.edu or by phone at 765-494-1247.

Testing Instruction Form

Instructors wishing to have their accommodated exams proctored with Purdue Testing Services must complete the following items before students can submit a request:

1. Add RegisterBlast to your Brightspace course
2. Submit a Testing Instruction Form (TIF)

Detailed information about how to complete the above steps can be found on the Purdue Testing Services website, linked below.

Facilitating Accommodations in the Classroom

Everyone at Purdue University shares the responsibility of making our campus equitable and accessible for all Boilermakers. When it comes to accommodated testing, it is the responsibility of students to request accommodations and the responsibility of instructors to fulfill them. The Disability Resource Center and Purdue Testing Services are a resource for instructors during this process, but given the substantial demand on these departments, it is recommended that instructors be proactive in preparing to implement accommodations independently. Here are a few resources to help manage exam accessibility inside your classroom.

Disability Accommodations & Final Exam Town Hall