CAL Test Services is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Commons (E304e) of Algonquin College.
We provide services and support for students who want to book tests with accommodations and faculty who are unable to provide the requested accommodations in the classroom.
We assist with in-person tests/exams — but we only assist with supervised tests, that is, tests that require someone to supervise students while they’re taking it.
- Tests/Quizzes – must be booked at least seven (7) days in advance.
- Count backwards 7 days from the day of the test. When counting, include the weekend, the day on which you’re booking the test, and the day of the test. For example, if you want to take a test on Friday, you would have to book it on the previous Friday before midnight.
- *NEW* Midterms – all midterms/tests being written February 18 – 21 must be booked by Monday, February 3.
- Final Exams – all exams/tests being written April 12-21 must be booked by Wednesday, March 19.
All booked tests are tentative until approved by your professor.
We cannot accept late requests.
If you feel that 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.
Contact your professor to agree to another date and time. Then, book your test again before the deadlines.
Students must submit a copy of their letter of accommodation to their professors at least once over the course of the term.
You can access the digital copy by logging in to the CAL Student Portal.
- Click the “Accommodations” tab and follow the instructions on the page.
- If you require assistance with sending your LOA to faculty, please contact your disabilities counsellor.
Share your letter of accommodation with each of your professors at the beginning of every term. You can access the letter through the CAL Student Portal and email it to them.
We assist with all supervised in-person tests — from quizzes to midterms to final exams — when your professor is unable to provide your requested accommodations in the classroom.
Booking deadlines for students:
- Tests/Quizzes – must be booked at least seven (7) days in advance.
- Count backwards 7 days from the day of the test. When counting, include the weekend, the day on which you’re booking the test, and the day of the test. For example, if you want to take a test on Friday, you would have to book it on the previous Friday before midnight.
- *NEW* Midterms – all midterms/tests being written February 18 – 21 must be booked by Monday, February 3.
- Final Exams – all exams/tests being written April 12-21 must be booked by Wednesday, March 19.
You do not need to do anything in Brightspace.
Algonquin College uses Brightspace, which is a Learning Management System, to house and manage things like training programs and materials. Your professor will make adjustments in Brightspace to your test as outlined in your letter of accommodation.
Schedule a meeting with an assistive technologist at the beginning of the term before booking any tests.
To book an appointment with an assistive technologist:
We’re here for you.
Call us at 613-727-4723 ext. 6092
Email us:
Visit us at CAL Test Services, Room E304e (3rd Floor, Student Commons) Ottawa Campus