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Office Location:
Closest parking is in Lot D $1.00 parking |
Exam Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8 am to 7:30 pm Fridays 8 am to 4:30 pm
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Where Do I Start?
First Step:
Meet with your DSPS Counselor or DSPS Instructional Assistant in the Learning Disabilities Area, to discuss testing accommodations.
Prepare a separate “Purple Form” for each class, during the second week of each semester, before exams.
Second Step:
After proctor form(s) are completed, schedule a test room a week before the exam date. No Drop-Ins.
Notify your Professor of your test appointment.
Directions for Receipt and Delivery of exam are stated on the purple form.
Third Step:
Start exam promptly at scheduled time. (This is not a time for study or further review.)
Repeat no-shows, or cancellations are not allowed.
This is a good time to learn scheduling skills. Habitual late students are subject to dismissal of service.
That's it! You are set to take your exams at the DSPS Testing Service!
Summer Hours may vary.
Important to Know:
Cheating, consistent lateness or no-shows qualify for dismissal of D.S.P.S. Testing Services.
We average 2,000 exams per semester.
There are six DSPS academic test rooms.
Must acquire a Proctor Form from DSPS Counselor before taking exams.
No Drop-Ins.
All DSPS Students are expected to schedule exams one week in advance.
Communication with your Professor/Counselor is vital.
For your safety, there are cameras in each test room and lobby.
We schedule for finals after the semester break:
exams are in group rooms of seven or less.
Students in need of a scribe, reader or computer are an exception to the rule.
Student Responsibilities:
A Purple Proctor form entitled, “DSPS Academic Testing Accommodations”, must be on file before taking your first exam at DSPS Academic Testing Services
Meet with your DSPS Counselor or DSPS Instructional Assistant in the Learning Disabilities Area, to discuss testing accommodations.
One proctor form per class.
Students who arrive after their scheduled start time will only receive the remaining scheduled time.
No Drop-Ins:
Book a test room a week before the exam date.
Advise the scheduler if you need a Proctor to scribe or read, or use of a computer.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PROFESSOR YOUR SCHEDULED EXAMS AT DSPS TESTING SERVICES AND THAT INCLUDES ANY AND ALL CHANGES OR NO SHOWS.
Stow backpacks, phones, other electronic devices, purses and wallets in the DSPS Testing Services Locker with Lock (phones must be turned off).
We do not have rooms for backpacks on wheels; try to leave at home on day of exam.
No cell phones allowed in testing room. No exceptions.Rescheduling of missed exams, can only be made with the permission of your Professor.
Professor Guidelines
Proctor Form
We provide a service for ARC Professors to accommodate the needs of the DSPS students.
Your DSPS student will first present you with a purple proctor form for your guidelines and signature.
Please complete the back side of the “purple form” completely.
The in-class time is critical to calculate the students’
‘allowable time’ for the exam.
Always initial (rather than a check mark) accommodations.
All exams must include each student’s name.
It is important that you list a contact number on the proctor form.
There are times when we need to call you regarding an 'unsent' exam.
DSPS Exam Envelopes
We provide envelopes for Professors or students who are delivering exams.
It is very important that you complete the information portion listed on the envelope to assure proper delivery.
All tests sent with students must be sealed.
HOW TO EMAIL EXAMS:
Email to adsps-proctor@arc.losrios.edu .
A Proctor is always at this email address during office hours to print and file your exams.
Do not print to DSPS email or DSPS-ALL email.
Should you do that, the email will be delivered to all DSPS employees of the Los Rios Community College District.
Also, email exams one day prior to the date of the exam.
Important: type all test instructions on the first paragraph of the first page.
Click here to view the DSPS Student Guidelines handout:
If you sense that a student may benefit from DSPS, please send them to the DSPS check-in counter to schedule an appointment with a DSPS counselor. Together, we will ensure the American River College student’s success in their education, their work, lives, and their ability to engage in an increasingly complex world.
Contact information
Phone: 916-484-8944
FAX: 916-484-8888
mailto:adsps-proctor@arc.losrios.edu