Book your test

To book your test, go to the CAL Student Portal.

Book all tests except final exams at least 7 days before the day of the test. Final exams (December 7-14) must be booked by Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

If you have missed the deadline and feel there are special circumstances that apply to your situation, please contact your disabilities counsellor through the Welcome Centre. Email welcomecentre@algonquincollege.com or call 613-727-4723 ext. 7200.

Follow these 3 steps to log into the CAL Student Portal.

  1. On the CAL Student Portal homepage, select “Book a test.”
  2. Once there, select “Schedule a test, mid-term or quiz.” This will take you to the login page.
  3. Log in using your Algonquin College username and password.

Once logged into the CAL Student Portal, complete the following steps:

  1. Select your course from the drop-down menu.
  2. Select the class’s date, time, and regular duration (non-accommodated time) as it is scheduled.
  3. The professor’s name and email will appear automatically. Check to make sure they’re correct. If it is incorrect, please enter the correct information.
  4. Select your requested accommodations from the list.
  5. Select in-person.
  6. Review and confirm your booking.
  7. Submit your booking request.

To view the steps with images, please click here.

All test bookings are tentative until approved by your professor.

You’ve booked your test. Now what?

Check that your request went through. There are two ways you can confirm that your request went through:

  1. Check your Algonquin College email for a confirmation message from CAL Test Services. This will verify that your request went through.
  2. In the CAL Student Portal, select “My upcoming events.” This will show you all the bookings you have requested with CAL Test Services.
    • Keep checking this page to verify your test details.
    • If you see “Booked” next to a test, that means it’s been approved by your instructor.
    • To cancel your booking, select “Cancel.”