Proctoring Accommodations: Test Reader Policy
When a student has a confirmed accommodation for a test reader, instructors may elect to utilize the University Testing Center via one of the two options below:
- Option 1: UTC Staff Recording - Submit a paper or electronic copy of the exam at least two (2) business days prior
to the appointment time so that a University Testing Center employee can record themselves
reading the exam aloud.
- A trained graduate student proctor will access your exam and record themselves reading the questions aloud.
- Physical exams are stored securely in a locked cabinet when not in use and only accessed by approved UTC staff.
- Exams are recorded onto a computer and transferred onto an mp3 player for student use.
- Audio files and mp3 players will not leave the UTC premises.
After the exam is completed, all audio files will be permanently deleted. - Physical exam copies will be returned to the instructor or placed in confidential shredding, based on the instructor’s request.
- Option 2: Instructor-Provided Human Reader - Notify the UTC at least two (2) business days in advance of the exam of your intention to send a live human reader to the University Testing Center to read for your student during their scheduled appointment time.
The UTC and SSD will not supply in-person human readers.
The instructor and/or department is solely responsible for:
- Identifying, training, and scheduling the human reader.
- Covering any associated costs incurred.
If you have any questions regarding our test reading policy, please email us at testing@binghamton.edu or call us at (607) 777-2014.