Students must be registered with Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) and
have approved testing accommodations in order to access testing support services.
If you have not already done so, please visit DSPS for more information on how to apply.
Accommodations are made on an individual basis. Such accommodations may include but
are not limited to:
Extension of time
Use of a computer
Use of a calculator
Alternative mode of assessment (where appropriate to the disability)
In compliance with federal and state laws, Bakersfield College assures each student
an equal opportunity to demonstrate competency or knowledge in a subject area at each
point in the educational process. Students with disabilities are expected to demonstrate
the same competency or knowledge as other students.
Note on campus testing accommodations:
When you have established testing accommodations with Bakersfield College, they apply
to all BC campuses—including Panorama (Main), Southwest, Arvin, and Delano campuses.
However, accommodations do not automatically transfer across the Kern Community College
District.
If you are enrolled in courses at Porterville College or Cerro Coso College, you will
need to establish accommodations separately with their DSPS offices. Likewise, if
you have accommodations at Porterville or Cerro Coso and are taking classes at Bakersfield
College, please register with the BC DSPS office to ensure your accommodations are
in place.
Procedures
Beginning Fall 2025, all accommodated testing requests and information for the BC
Testing Center must be submitted through the DSPS Student Portal.
Before scheduling an exam, you must first ensure you have officially requested your accommodations for your
course and shared your Accommodation Letter with your faculty.
Please follow the steps below to schedule your exams:
Select “Schedule an Exam or Quiz.”
From the top black menu, click “Schedule a test, mid-term or quiz.”
You’ll be taken to the Online Test Booking home screen. Click “Next.”
Select your course and click “Next.”
Enter the test details (date, time, etc.) as provided in your syllabus, then click
“Next.”
Review the instructor information (this should already be filled in). Click “Next.”
Confirm that your approved accommodations are checked. Click “Next.”
Choose an available date and time for your exam, then click “Next.”
Review all details and click “Finish” to submit your request.
After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation.
You can also schedule additional tests or review your upcoming appointments by selecting
“My Upcoming Events” from the top menu.
NOTE: If no accommodations appear, you have not been approved for testing accommodations.
If you believe you should have testing accommodations, please contact the DSPS office
to review your file and, if needed, schedule an appointment with a DSPS counselor.
Discuss your need for special testing accommodations with each instructor at the beginning
of the semester. You don't need to discuss the details of your disability with your
instructor unless you want to. It may be best to see your instructor during office
hours.
If possible, remind your instructor of special testing arrangements before the test.
You will be required to take the test on the same day as the rest of your class unless
other arrangements are made.
Once you begin the test, you will not be allowed to leave the testing area until the
test is completed. You should discuss any personal needs with the Accommodations Coordinator
ahead of time.
Your completed test will be returned to the instructor according to the arrangements
detailed from your faculty.
