{"id":412,"date":"2014-06-16T16:02:02","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T21:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/ct\/?page_id=412"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:55:12","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/testing\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"shared-faqs\">\n<ul class=\"post-list with-excerpt\">\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Am I allowed to bring a cell phone, mp3, pager, etc., into the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>No electronics are allowed in the testing rooms unless approved by your instructor or testing companies. All cellphones must be turned completely off and left in the storage locker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Are bathroom breaks allowed during tests taken at the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Generally there are no bathroom breaks; however, some state and\/or national exams and some instructors may allow breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Can I use a calculator on tests taken at the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">It depends on the test administrator\u2019s or the instructor\u2019s allowances. For some computer-based tests, there is a built-in calculator the tester is allowed to use. For some tests, you may be allowed to use a scientific or graphing calculator. Check with the originator of the test before you arrive at the Testing Center to know what is or is not allowed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Do I need an appointment for a test at the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Yes. All testing is done on an appointment-only basis. To make an appointment, call the Testing Center at 870 235 4145 or stop by the University Village Clubhouse, 100 Village Drive, to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>How do I pay for a test at the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Some tests require you to make a payment when you register.\u00a0 Other tests required payment at the time of the appointment.\u00a0 The Testing Center accepts debit or credit cards, money orders, and cash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>I missed a test in class. Can the Testing Center administer the test?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>First, contact your instructor to discuss the arrangements before contacting the Testing Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>May students bring children with them to the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>No children are allowed in the testing area.\u00a0 Children are not permitted to sit with you while you take the test and we have no drop-in child care available.\u00a0 Because of limited space, if a friend or family member gave you a ride, they must wait for you someplace other than the Testing Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What is a placement test, and when are they given?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>A placement test determines what level you are on so that you are enrolled in the correct classes. Testing times vary depending on the test and hours of operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What must I bring to the Testing Center on test day?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>A valid state or student picture ID is required. \u00a0Some state and national exams require more. You may need a scantron or calculator if required by your instructor.\u00a0 Check your particular test admission requirement before your testing date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What tests does the Testing Center offer?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>ACT, ACT-Residual, ACCUPLACER, CLEP, Compass(delete), Miller Analogy Test (MAT), PEARSON,\u00a0 PRAXIS, Proctored\/Correspondence Exams, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), TOEFL, and PSI(USPS).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>When will I receive my test scores for the test taken at the Testing Center?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Depending on the test you are taking, some scores are immediate, and others depend on the instructor or the testing company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\">Where is the Testing Center located on campus, and what are your hours?\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>The Testing Center is in the University Village Clubhouse, 100 Village Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Normal hours are 8am \u2013 5pm Monday \u2013 Friday, and Summer hours are 7am \u2013 5:30pm Monday \u2013 Thursday. The Testing Center will follow the same closures and early dismissals as the campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Disability Support Services\">\n<div id=\"shared-faqs\">\n<ul class=\"post-list with-excerpt\">\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Are there any special application procedures for students with disabilities?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>The application process is the same as it is for all students. Students with disabilities must apply to SAU through the regular admissions procedure. Applicants with disabilities are part of the regular application pool and are considered based on the same criteria as all students. \u00a0There are no special admissions procedures.<\/p>\n<p>A student may, however, apply to the companies that administer the standardized admission exams (such as Educational Testing Services and The College Board) for provision of accommodations when taking standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT and GRE. Contact the exam administration companies for further information on how to apply for and make arrangements for standardized exam accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Do I need to do anything to get disability services accommodations again next semester?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Yes, students seeking accommodations must set up a DSS appointment each semester to coordinate your accommodations for the following semester. \u00a0It is not done automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>How do disability services in college differ from those in high school?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>In college, students with disabilities are covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Colleges are required to provide any reasonable accommodation that may be necessary for equal access to education. They are not required to design special programs for students with disabilities or have Individualized Educational Plans (IEP\u2019s).\u00a0 Since this is the case, the legal obligations change. There is no special education in college. Under IDEA, it is the responsibility of the schools to provide services and seek out students with disabilities.\u00a0 <strong>It is the student\u2019s responsibility to seek out services through Disability Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>I suspect I have a learning disability. Can Disability Services conduct the assessment to provide a diagnosis?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Colleges are not required to conduct or provide testing. The student is responsible for providing current documentation and any additional testing to support the requested accommodations, if necessary.\u00a0 However, Disability Services does provide referral information for local evaluators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>I\u2019m a Department of Rehabilitative Services (RS) client. Is there anything special I should know about SAU Disability Support Services?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>If you have an RS counselor in your hometown, you are encouraged to stay in contact with your home counselor.\u00a0 If you do not have a hometown RS counselor or have other questions regarding RS, you may contact the local Rehabilitation Office at 870-862-5451.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>I\u2019m a Department of Rehabilitative Services (RS) client. Is there anything special I should know about SAU Disability Support Services?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>If you have an RS counselor in your hometown, you are encouraged to have your home counselor contact Disability Services to provide information about your accessibility needs. \u00a0If you do not have a hometown RS counselor or have other questions regarding services for the blind, you may contact the local Rehabilitation Office at 870-862-6631.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>I\u2019m an RS Division for Blind Services client. Is there anything special about SAU Disability Support Services I should know?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>If you have an RS counselor in your hometown, you are encouraged to have your home counselor contact Disability Services to provide information about your accessibility needs. \u00a0If you do not have a hometown RS counselor or have other questions regarding services for the blind, you may contact the local Rehabilitation Office at 870-862-6631.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>If I am a student with a disability, will Disability Services seek me out to provide services like my counselors did in high school?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Colleges do not have to seek out students with disabilities.\u00a0 <strong>It is the student\u2019s responsibility to seek out services through Disability Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>If I am eligible for testing accommodations through Disability Support Service, what are the policies I should know about?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>If you are taking a test in the DSS office, the policies are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Accommodations need to be discussed with your professor at the beginning of the semester and they may need a reminder before every test that you are taking the test in the DSS office.<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for each test (including the final exam) for the entire semester and notify DSS of any schedule changes throughout the semester.<\/li>\n<li>All testing accommodations (outside of extended time) need to be stated when you sign up for your test in DSS (e.g. use of a computer or reader).<\/li>\n<li>Take your test at the same time as the rest of the class. All exceptions need to be cleared by the professor.\u00a0 Note: times should be shifted if extended time interferes with another class.<\/li>\n<li>Check in with the front desk of DSS at the designated time of your test.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to abide by the sign-up policies may result in the ability to use your accommodation for that test (e.g. signing up for a test the day before it is scheduled).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Should I provide information about my disability in my admission application?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Deciding whether to disclose a disability is a personal decision. The University can\u2019t ask if you have a disability during the application process. However, some students feel that how they have successfully handled the challenges of their disability reveals the uniqueness and strength of their personality and choose to write about it in their application.<\/p>\n<p>It is not necessary to include medical or educational testing with your application. You are welcome to send documentation to Disability Services in preparation for enrolling or to inquire about accommodations you would be eligible to receive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What are the procedures for implementing accommodations for students with a disability?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Once admitted to Southern Arkansas University, contact the Disability Support Counselor.\u00a0 We will set up an appointment to meet with you to discuss your disability and request documentation.\u00a0 Send us any records of accommodations\/services provided to you at any previous academic settings (e.g., IEP, Section 504 plan, college service plan, etc.). \u00a0If serviced by a State\/Provincial Rehabilitation agency, have your caseworker contact the DSS counselor. Eligibility for services is based on the student\u2019s description of need, the thoroughness of the disability documentation, and documentation policies.\u00a0 Once eligibility is determined, we will assist you with implementing the agreed-upon accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What do I do if I am taking summer classes and will need to receive disability accommodations?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>As soon as you know you are taking classes in the summer at SAU, notify the DSS Counselor to discuss possible accommodations. If you take a course off campus, accommodations will be provided by the host school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What documentation do I need to receive services from Disability Services?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Documentation from a medical, licensed, or certified professional must be provided to Disability Services to be eligible for services and reasonable accommodations. The documentation must be current and state a diagnosis of a disability and the functional limitations it causes. If you have questions about documentation, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What if I can\u2019t take my test with disability accommodations at the regular time because I have a class right after?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>If you can\u2019t take your test during class time because your use of an accommodation will conflict with another class, you must talk with your professor to arrange a different time. The Center is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. \u00a0You must contact the testing center to take a test outside of the regular testing hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What if I don\u2019t need disability accommodations in all my classes? Can I just use accommodations for certain classes?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Yes. Because the structure of classes can be different, you may not need accommodations in all of your classes. You only need to request accommodations for the classes you need them in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>What role do my parents play in the disability support process?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>Students who are 18 years old or older are legally recognized as adults.\u00a0 In this case, the student is responsible for their own accommodation requests and disability-related decisions.\u00a0 However, students are encouraged to have an open dialogue with their parents.\u00a0 Parents can be a wonderful source of support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Who can help me with disability services?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>At Southern Arkansas University, one of the counseling staff members is designated as the Disability Support Counselor. The DSS counselor assists students and faculty with any reasonable accommodations that need to be made to provide equal access to the college\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Who is eligible for disability services?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>An individual is considered to have a \u201cdisability\u201d if she\/he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity such as seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, learning, caring for oneself, or working<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"listed-post\"><strong>Will Disability Services monitor my medication once I arrive?<\/strong>\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pcs-excerpt\">\n<p>You are responsible for monitoring your medications with a licensed professional in your community or within SAU Health Services. We encourage students to work with their licensed professional who is familiar with the issues they are facing as a college student. It is important to maintain regular appointments with this provider during your first few months at college because you might need changes in medication due to the changes in requirements and environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Am I allowed to bring a cell phone, mp3, pager, etc., into the Testing Center? No electronics are allowed in the testing rooms unless approved by your instructor or testing companies. All cellphones must be turned completely off and left in the storage locker. 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