Student FAQs: Testing Accommodations
Q: Am I required to use the testing accommodations listed on my letter of accommodations?
A: It is up to you, the student, whether or not you choose to use your accommodations.
You are not required to, but it may be very beneficial.
Q: Is it the responsibility of the instructor or me to schedule testing appointments with the Test Center?
A: You are responsible for scheduling testing appointments with the Test Center 48 hours
in advance. The instructor’s role is to send a digital copy of the test to the Test
Center 24 hours in advance.
Q: If I choose to take a test in the classroom instead of the Test Center, do I give up my right to extended time?
A: Yes, if you take a test in the classroom, you do not receive extended time.
Q: What if I do poorly on a test taken in class? Can I retake the test using my accommodation of extended time?
A: No, retakes are not allowed. If you choose to take your test in class, then the results
of that test stand. You cannot go back and retake the test with accommodations.
Q: If I forget to set up an appointment with the Test Center and do not take the test on time, can I take it at a different time?
A: You must take the test by the date agreed upon with the instructor. It is your responsibility
to make and keep your appointments. If you miss (or do not make) your appointment,
you will receive a zero for the test (or will receive the same result as any other
student who misses a test, per faculty’s policy).
Q: Is it my responsibility to remind the instructor of my accommodations before tests and quizzes?
A: You are strongly encouraged to remind your instructor of your testing accommodations
before tests or quizzes, especially early in the semester. Your instructor may have
over 100 students each semester, so reminders are always helpful! Overall, the more
communication you have with your instructor, the more smoothly things will go.
Q: How do I set up a test with the Test Center?
A: Please see information for the three campus testing sites:
For MCC, email the MCC Test Center at mcctestcenter@eicc.edu or call 563-288-6056.
For SCC, schedule your test online at www.eicc.edu\scctesting or call 563-441-4088.
For CCC, email ccctestcenter@eicc.edu or call 563-244-7090.
Q: When taking a test in the Test Center, what do I need to bring to my appointment?
A: Please bring a photo ID, any log-in information needed, and any materials needed beyond
scratch paper, pencils and a basic calculator.
Q: Who is responsible to tell the Test Center about my extended time?
A: The instructor is responsible. When the instructor submits the test to the Test Center,
he or she will indicate the amount of time you will receive for the test. However,
you will need to know the amount of time you get, so that you can schedule the right
amount of time for testing.
Q: Who is responsible to extend time for quizzes and tests in Canvas?
A: The instructor is responsible to extend time for every quiz and test in Canvas. It
is a good idea for you to double check with the instructor before the first quiz or
test to make sure they have extended the time.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
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its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
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Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
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seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
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Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
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U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
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