Testing Accommodations

Paris Junior College is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to academic programs and services. Testing accommodations provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge without barriers caused by a disability, while maintaining the integrity of the exam.

Testing accommodations are provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Who Is Eligible

Testing accommodations are available to students with documented disabilities, including but not limited to:

  • Learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD)

  • Physical or mobility impairments

  • Vision or hearing impairments

  • Chronic health conditions

  • Mental health conditions

Common Testing Accommodations

Accommodations are determined individually through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Examples include:

  • Extended test time

  • Reduced-distraction testing environment

  • Assistive technology (screen readers, text-to-speech software)

  • Enlarged print or alternative formats

  • Scribes or readers

How to Request Testing Accommodations

Step 1 – Register with the Accommodations Coordinator
Submit appropriate disability documentation to the Accommodations Coordinator, Ansley Hoskins (ahoskins@parisjc.edu) housed in the Advising Office. See our Documentation Guidelines for details.

Step 2 – Meet with the Accommodations Coordinator
Discuss your needs and develop an official accommodation plan.

Step 3 – Notify Your Instructors
The Accommodations Coordinator will provide send an accommodation letter to  your instuctors.

Step 4 – Schedule Your Exams
Contact the Testing Center to schedule your exam(s). 
Final exams may require additional advance notice. 

📄 Request Testing Accommodations

 

Student Responsibilities

To ensure smooth testing accommodations, students must:

  • Request accommodations early each semester

  • Communicate promptly with instructors and Accommodations Coordinstor

  • Schedule exams by posted deadlines

  • Arrive on time and follow Testing Center rules

Confidentiality

All disability-related information is kept confidential and is shared only with personnel directly involved in implementing your accommodations.

Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities

Ansley Hoskins (ADA/Section 504 (Accommodations) Coordinator or the Advising Center
📞 903-782-0281
📧 ahoskins@parisjc.edu
📍 Alforce Center, Paris Campus
🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m.– noon

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