Accessible Learning Center (ALC) Testing Services

• Alternative Testing Location
• Extra Time for Exams/Quizzes
• Reduced distraction environment
• Magnification/Readers
• Interpreting services

For Students: All students must schedule their exams at least 48 hours before the testing date to schedule an exam (unless exceptional circumstances arise).

Schedule an appointment

Important Testing Information:

• Civic Literacy Exam – The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is a state-required assessment for students graduating from college. Students can meet this requirement by passing the FCLE, completing an approved civic literacy course, or earning a qualifying score on select AP or CLEP exams. Video on how to register for the Civic Literacy Exam
• For online exams taken in the ALC, students with accommodations should confirm time extensions in CANVAS/third-party software with their instructor before taking the exam.  If time is not extended, notify ALC staff immediately and remember to account for the extended time when making the appointment.
• Contact the ALC for any issues with exam scheduling. 
• Exams must be taken on the scheduled date and time unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by your instructor and submitted to the ALC. If you have evening classes, back-to-back courses, or concerns about technology or staff availability, discuss possible scheduling flexibility with your instructor in advance
• Failure to schedule may result in taking the exam in the classroom without accommodations.
• On the day of your test, be sure to bring with you the following: your student ID and any instructor-approved materials (ex., calculator, formula sheet, notes, textbook, etc.)

For any questions or concerns about scheduling an exam, please email the ALC office at  [email protected]

All proctoring fees must be paid before taking the exam.

Proctoring Fees:

NCF Testers taking NCF Exam: There is no charge to eligible NCF students.	Non-NCF Testers: 2 Hours Sitting Fee: $40 3 Hours Sitting Fee: $60 4 Hours or more Sitting Fee: $80
NCF Testers taking Non-NCF Exam: 2 Hours Sitting Fee: $20 3 Hours Sitting Fee: $30 4 Hours or more Sitting Fee: $40	Non-NCF Testers: 2 Hours Sitting Fee: $40 3 Hours Sitting Fee: $60 4 Hours or more Sitting Fee: $80

For any questions or concerns about billing or proctoring fees, please email the ALC office at  [email protected]

Professors must go into their Canvas Course and select the “ALC Testing Center” to add a submission for their students to take an exam at the Testing Center in HCL 5. The professor will need to add a testing submission before the students can sign up for an exam. Please review the video on how to create a testing submission, or please contact us at [email protected] or 941-487-4844 for assistance.  

How to Set Up with the ALC Testing Center

• Getting Started with Registerblast

How to prepare for the examination: 

1. In the Instructor Request application, review the exam duration, permitted materials, and special instructions for proctors. Testing facilities rely on this information when preparing their systems, materials, and staff well in advance of the exam.
2. In Canvas, finalize your exam content and ensure the exam instructions, permitted exam aids, time limit, due date, and availability dates align with what you provided in the Instructor Request application. We’ll take care of the rest of the Canvas settings in the next step.
   1. Adjust the time in Canvas for any students needing extra time accommodations. (Online courses will have multiple exam versions based on the proctoring method, so be careful to adjust time for the correct version. If you’re unsure which version is correct, add extra time to all versions.) For technical support, please reach out to our office at [email protected] or 941-487-4844. 

How to upload exams? 

Please upload all of your examinations and required testing materials at least 24 hours before the exam. If the materials are not available, all student appointments could be cancelled. For any assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 941-487-4844.

• How to upload an Exam video

How to retrieve completed exams? 

• How to Download a Completed Exam

How to communicate with students about using our center:

Please add the following to your syllabus. If you have any feedback on what you would like to add to your syllabus, please contact [email protected]

Proctored Exams

This course may require you to take an exam in an approved, proctored environment. You are responsible for scheduling your exam appointment(s) with the testing provider at least 48 hours in advance, and familiarizing yourself with their policies, including when to arrive, what to bring and not bring, allowed and prohibited activities, and instructions for missed appointments. To schedule an exam or find out more information about the NCF Testing Center, go to the New College of Florida Testing Center webpage. Contact [email protected] or 941-487-4844 for any assistance.

Please communicate with your students that all testing center reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. If special circumstances arise, please reach out to the Testing Center. 

All exams proctored for NCF students are free of charge. If you hear that a student is being charged to take one of your exams at our testing center, please contact our office immediately.