Test Accommodations

The Language Testing Program provides equal opportunities for all students to demonstrate proficiency in a second language, including students whose language is not taught on campus, and students with documented disabilities.

Need an accommodation letter? Get started at the Disability Resource Center (DRC)!

Requesting Accommodations for Language Tests

To request accommodations for a test, please follow the process below:

  1. Begin by contacting your access consultant at least one month in advance of test administration. Let them know what language test you will be taking with accommodations (LPE, LPE Screening Test, EPT, ILA, or ACTFL).
    1. Your access consultant needs to enroll you in the correct testing course in the AIM portal (i.e., if you would like to take the LPE with accommodations, you need to be enrolled in the "LPE course" in the AIM portal for us to receive your request).
  2. You will receive an email template from your access consultant. You must fill it out and send it to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of test administration.
    1. Note: Some tests are only offered at specific times of the academic year, so it's important to submit your request in a timely manner to ensure you complete the test during the offered test session.
  3. Once we receive your email template, we will help you schedule your test. You will either take it at the Language Testing Program office or at the DRC Testing Center, depending on your accommodations and the test you are taking.

Scheduling Expectations

Due to limited space and staffing, we recommend scheduling your tests as soon as you receive your course syllabi or at the start of the test registration window.

Not sure when a test is offered? Refer to the following information:

We strive to have space available for students who comply with our scheduling policies. However, there are instances in which, due to space and staff limitations, the Language Testing Program may not have availability and you may need to complete your tests at the DRC Testing Center.

More Details about Accommodations for Tests

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Students taking the EPT

The Entrance Proficiency Test (EPT) can be taken from any location, but must be completed during business hours if extended time accommodation is requested (typically between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time). Follow the process above to get started.

Students taking the LPE Screening Test

The LPE Screening Test is typically administered in person in Jones Hall. Follow the process above to get started. Please do not go through the registration process on our website as those dates and times may not work with your accommodations.

Students taking the LPE

New or current students not in a fourth semester language course

The Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) is typically administered in person in Jones Hall. Follow the process above to get started. Please do not go through the registration process on our website as those dates and times may not work with your accommodations.

 

Students in SPAN 1004 & 1034; PORT 3001

LPE Writing Exam: You will schedule the writing exam with the DRC Testing Center via AIM Student Portal. You will take the writing exam at the DRC. The writing exam will be administered on paper (written by hand).
  • Important: You must be enrolled in the "LPE course" in the AIM portal for you to receive accommodations for your writing test. Please reach out to your access consultant to make sure you are following the correct procedure.
  • Your class is scheduled to take the test on a specific date and time. This information is in your course syllabus. We suggest that you try to register for the same date and time at the DRC Testing Center. Please submit your request at least two weeks (14 days) in advance.
LPE Reading and Listening Exam (your final for the course): You will schedule the reading and listening exam with the Language Testing Program. You must follow the steps under "Requesting Accommodations for Language Tests" to ensure you are following the correct protocol to schedule your final exam with us.
 

 

Students in a fourth semester course (all languages but Spanish)

LPE Reading and Listening Exam (your final for the course): You will schedule the reading and listening exam with the Language Testing Program. You must follow the steps under "Requesting Accommodations for Language Tests" to ensure you are following the correct protocol to schedule your final exam with us. Please submit your request at least two weeks (14 days) in advance.

Students taking the ILA

The Individual Language Assessment (ILA) is typically administered in person in Jones Hall. Follow the process above to get started.

Students taking the ACTFL Exam

The ACTFL Exam is typically administered in person in Jones Hall. Follow the process above to get started. Please submit your request at least two weeks (14 days) in advance.

In Canvas, complete the quiz by marking "no" for all date options, so we can work with you to create a custom schedule.

All documentation submitted is kept confidential and is used only to determine eligibility for test accommodations. ACTFL score reports do not include any specifics about the disability or accommodation provided.

Test takers who take a test with an accommodation receive a standard certificate, as any test taker would, and there is nothing on it to indicate that an accommodation was provided. Accommodations are provided to extend an equal opportunity to all test takers, of all abilities.