DRC Testing

A picture of a set of lockers outside of the testing center. The lockers are in the lobby of U001, and can be locked with a custom pin.
Testing Lockers in U001
a picture of the testing center door from the DRC lobby. The door has a glass center so you can see into the testing center.
Testing Center Door from DRC Lobby
a picture of a DRC Private Testing Room. The doors open inward, and the desks are adjustable.
Private Testing Room
a picture of the Test Proctor Desk, where students check in for their exams.
Test Proctor Desk (Check-in for exams here!)

Masks are still required in the DRC, even while optional on campus. Please put on a mask before entering the office.

Our Hours

Front Desk: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Testing Center: Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4:45 PM 

Evening Testing: Available by appointment only 

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until 6:45 PM 
  • For Evening Classes/Exams only 

Please email drc@bellevuecollege.edu to schedule 

Closures:

  • Tuesday, April 29th
  • Monday, May 26th
  • Thursday, June 19th

Finals: June 24th, 25th, and 26th

The deadline to schedule final exams is Friday, May 30th. 

Scheduling your Final after May 30th could impact accommodations, and we may not have space to proctor the exam. 

You can use the BC’s Final Exam Schedule or check your syllabus for assistance in scheduling your final exams.

Information for Students:

To Schedule Your Exam Appointments:

  • Log-in to MyDRC
  • If you are on mobile, click the menu button (three horizontal bars)
  • Under “Accommodations” click “Alternative Testing”
  • Select your class from drop down menu 
  • Click “Schedule an Exam” 
  • Fill in the exam type, date, time and accommodations requested 
  • Click “Add Exam Request”

Your instructor will receive an automatic email confirming your exam was scheduled. They will deliver your exam to our office.

Other Ways to Schedule:

Email the DRC to schedule your exam appointments, or to address any questions or concerns you may have.

  • Request Exam Accommodations at least 2 business days in advance
    • Exams with Reader/Scribe accommodations should be scheduled 5 business days in advance
    • Exams need to be completed by 4:45 PM
    • Evening Testing: Available by appointment only
    • Instructor approval is required to schedule exams outside of class time
    • Exams must be taken in same format as the class (online vs. in-person)
    • Notify the DRC if an exam is cancelled, has changed days, or you no longer need to take an exam. This can be done through MyDRC
  • Talk to your Instructor about your testing accommodations
  • Check your Bellevue College email for updates about your exam appointments

  • Arrive at the DRC Office, U001
  • Only materials indicated by the instructor are allowed in the Testing Center
    • Non-testing materials, including cell phones and smartwatches, must be stowed in a locker
    • Snacks and drinks are allowed! Ask the Front Desk if you need snacks or drinks.
  • If you need to take a break, leave all of your materials in the testing room and notify the proctor when you leave and return.
    • Generally, breaks do not count against your exam time. All breaks will be logged and shared with your instructor. Your Access Specialist will reach out to check-in if you take extended breaks.
  • Please inform the Proctor immediately of any personal or medical needs that may arise during testing.
  • Our Testing Center is closed when Bellevue College or the Disability Resource Center is closed. In the event of an unexpected closure, all exam appointments will be rescheduled. Students can reschedule exams through MyDRC or by contacting the DRC.

Exam appointments for finals must be made in advance. We will email deadlines and reminders for scheduling final exams every quarter. If you do not schedule your final on time, you may need to take your exam in the classroom.

Due to space limitations not all Finals with the DRC are taken in the DRC Testing Center. We reserve alternate spaces for other students to exam. We limit noise and distraction in these spaces and spread students out as much as possible. When the Final’s email reminder is sent out, it will include your testing location.

All students are expected to abide by BC’s Student Conduct Code

  • Academic Dishonesty (aka cheating) will not be tolerated.
  • Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication.
  • Use of cellphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, or any other WiFi capable device is strictly forbidden unless explicitly approved by an instructor or other authority.
  • All testing is monitored and recorded by closed-circuit cameras and computer-screen monitoring software.
  • All incidents of potential academic dishonesty will be documented and reported to your instructor and the office of Care and Community Standards, who oversees the Student Conduct Code.

If there is suspicion of academic dishonesty:

  • The proctor or other DRC staff will approach you and remove any materials that you are not allowed to use on your exam. This may include, but is not limited to, cell phones or additional notes.
  • Your exam will be marked to indicate the items you have worked on with the unapproved exam aides.
  • Screenshots from our closed-circuit cameras may be added for verification.
  • Your instructor will be sent an email explaining the situation; the Dean of Student Success will be CC’ed on this email.
  • Your instructor will determine what action will be taken regarding the exam.
    • We encourage all instructors to treat cases of academic dishonesty as outlined in their syllabus and as they would with any student.
  • A student conduct officer will decide as to whether to pursue a conduct case separate from the classroom.

Information for Faculty:

MyDRC is a database the Disability Resource Center uses to maintain student records related to accommodations. This database includes many modules, including one for the support of Alternative Testing Accommodations.

The MyDRC Exam Proctor Form allows faculty to fill out one form per course covering all students and all tests in the course for the entire quarter. Faculty can also copy a proctoring form from one course to another (using the MyDRC Faculty Portal) or request the DRC staff copy forms for them. Once the proctoring form is completed, Faculty will receive an email notification for each exam appointment created for a student.

Faculty should complete the Exam Proctor Form through the link provided in the Letter of Accommodation, as early in the quarter as they are able to do so. This form can also be accessed through the MyDRC Faculty Portal.

For more information on the different methods of submitting tests to the DRC, see “Receiving Completed” below.

Important: The DRC will not accept exams delivered by students unaccompanied by their instructor.

Instructors can submit exams:

an image of the ground floor entrance to the U Building. The entrance has double doors that pull to open. The DRC dropbox is five feet to the left of the door.
The Ground Floor entrance of the U Building, and the DRC Dropbox!

Instructors can receive their exams:

  • by downloading a scan from MyDRC Faculty Portal
  • as an emailed scan
  • in a tamper proof envelope delivered by the student
  • via campus mail
  • from pick-up in U001

We can also return any extra or untaken exams using these methods, or shred them at your request. Please let us know what you would prefer!

Last Updated March 28, 2025