Accommodated Testing Services

Confirm your scheduled assessments for each course. This includes any quizzes (including pop quizzes), tests, and exams written either in person or online that, and any other timed assessments you will need your testing accommodations for. You can find this information on your syllabus and/or course website.

Not sure of the timing details for one of your assessments? Reach out to your instructor and ask! You can let them know that you need these details in order to book your accommodated assessments.

The deadline to book with Accommodated Testing Services for assessments during the term is 14 days prior.

Assessments during the term must be between September 2-December 4 or January 5-April 8.

The deadline to book with Accommodated Testing Services for assessments for exams varies. 

For exams between December 5-23, registration is open between October 31-November 14.

For exams between April 9-30, registration is open between February 27-March 13. 

You must book with Accommodated Testing Services for each assessment you will need your testing accommodations for, whether remote or on campus/in person.

Bookings can be made through the “Accommodations” section in ACORN. You can follow the steps in this walkthrough, or watch the video below.

If your assessment spans several days, register for the first day of availability (not your intended writing day). Register using the earliest start time listed on the platform. Enter the standard test duration, not the full window of availability. Accommodated Testing Services calculates the extended time (e.g., 90 minutes instead of 60 minutes). 

You can visit ACORN to check which assessments you have booked with Accommodated Testing Services. Ensure there is an individual booking for each assessment requiring test accommodations.

On campus/in person assessments

Accommodated Testing Services will send you an email 2 business days prior to your booking. This email will confirm your writing time and location. If you do not receive this email, contact us immediately.

It is very important that you carefully review this email, as your start time may be different than the standard class start time.

Accommodated Testing Services also uses various locations on campus, so please be sure to check your writing location. Remember, you will be writing at an Accommodated Testing Services location, not with your class!

Online assessments and take-home exams

Accommodated Testing Services will send you an email when we confirm that your accommodations are being applied to your assessment. Typically, we are able to confirm this 1-2 business days prior to your assessment.

Please note: for online assessments, your time-based accommodations will be applied, if applicable. If you have concerns about how to access other accommodations while writing an online or take home exam, please reach out to your Accessibility Advisor at least 14 days prior.

Most on-campus accommodated assessments are administered at the University of Toronto’s Exam Centre at 255 McCaul Street, Exam Room 340. Alternate locations may be used during midterm and final assessment periods.

Be sure to check your confirmation email from us, which you should receive 2 days prior to your assessment. This will indicate when and where you will take your assessment, along with test-specific instructions. If you do not receive this by 12pm one business day before your assessment, email us immediately.

What to Bring

• TCard or acceptable photo ID 
• Pens, pencils, water bottle, nut-free snacks 
• Instructor-approved aids (e.g., formula sheet, calculator) 
• Optional: Ear plugs (non-Bluetooth) 
• Lockers, cubbies or designated areas are provided for personal belongings

What to Leave at Home

• Cellphones or smart devices (must be off and left in lockers) 
• Unauthorized materials, aids, or scented products 
• Bulky coats or valuables (we are not responsible for lost or damaged items)
• Be sure to check the list of prohibited items 

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Late arrival will be deducted from your writing time, so make sure to be on time!
• Present your TCard or valid photo ID. Acceptable alternatives include driver’s license, health card, passport or any other government issued photo ID. 
• Review your accommodations with the invigilator and sign a declaration regarding academic integrity. 
• You do not need to show your Letter of Accommodation when you arrive. We have your approved accommodations on file.

• You are monitored at all times and may only speak to Accommodated Testing Services staff or invigilators. Invigilators are trained graduate students who supervise and provide accommodations. 
• Time extensions are applied based on your accommodation (e.g., 1.5x = 90 minutes for a 60-minute test). 
• Washroom and break use must be reported and logged. You must leave all materials at your seat. 
• Once you have completed your assessment, you will sign out and submit your test with an invigilator.

Feeling Unwell: Notify the invigilator. You may be offered a supervised break or assisted through the abandonment process. 

Academic Integrity: Breaches may result in disciplinary action under U of T’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. 

Be sure to check your confirmation email from us, which you should receive 2 days prior to your assessment. This will indicate when you will take your assessment, along with test-specific instructions. If you do not receive this by 12pm one business day before your assessment, email us immediately.

• Accommodated Testing Services works with your instructor to apply accommodations in Quercus.
• Adjustments may include extended writing time or alternate start times.
• If your plan includes breaks or specific start times (e.g., AM writing only), this will be applied in coordination with the instructor. 
• Contact Accommodated Testing Services if any accommodations are not properly reflected in the system. 
• Review platform instructions carefully and ensure the assessment is accessible to you. 
• Write your assessment. Follow directions from your instructor to complete and submit your assessment. Your time-based accommodations will be programmed into your online assessment, if applicable

If you have technical or medical issues

Contact Accommodated Testing Services immediately if something prevents you from completing the test. They will assist with next steps or rescheduling if applicable. 

Break & time-specific accommodations

• If your plan includes breaks or specific start times (e.g., AM writing only), this will be applied in coordination with the instructor. 
• Contact Accommodated Testing Services if any accommodations are not properly reflected in the system. 

• Follow academic integrity guidelines
• Use only authorized aids or tools

Accommodated Testing Services (ATS) is a scent-free environment.

Students who are wearing chemically scented products will not be permitted entry into the Accommodated Exam Spaces. To avoid any disruptions to your exam schedule, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing any scented items, such as perfumes, colognes, or strongly fragranced personal care products, on the day of your exam. 

Accommodated Testing Services (ATS) is a nut-free environment 

Please not bring any nut-containing products into the exam space to ensure the safety of those with allergies. 

Prohibited Items, include by not limited to:

• vapes
• watches
• USB drives
• stuffed animals
• jackets
• hats
• any items listed in unauthorized aids. 

Exceptions will be made for items that are outlined in your academic accommodation plan. 

You may not use, view, or have in your possession any materials or electronic devices except those authorized by the invigilator. 

Unauthorized materials may include, but are not limited to:

• books
• class notes
• aid sheets
• course-related material written on your belongings, clothing, or body. 

Unauthorized electronic devices may include, but are not limited to:

• any device that has internet/wireless/Bluetooth connectivity or otherwise may communicate with another person or device inside or outside of the accommodated assessment location. The most obvious examples include cell phones, tablets/laptops, smart technology including smart watches or fitness devices with connectivity, and so forth. 

Exceptions will be made for pre-authorized medical devices (e.g. insulin pump and Dexcom receiver), or other items listed when outlined in your academic accommodation plan or authorized by your professor. 

All students writing tests and exams with Accommodated Testing Services are expected to uphold the University of Toronto’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. 

You must: 

• Use only materials authorized by your instructor 
• Follow invigilator instructions at all times 
• Refrain from using phones, smartwatches, bluetooth enabled devices, or internet-connected devices 
• Sign a declaration acknowledging these responsibilities before beginning your assessment 

Violations include: 

• Bringing unauthorized aids or notes 
• Communicating with others during a test 
• Accessing websites or tools not permitted 
• Failing to report a break, illness, or disruption 

Breaches of academic integrity may be reported to your instructor and/or your Faculty and could result in academic discipline.