Welcome to the OASUS Testing Center

The OASUS Testing Center provides a testing environment informed by universal design principles for the purpose of expanding access to equitable assessment at Rice. During the Fall 2026 final pilot phase, the Testing Center is available to all students who have alternative testing accommodations registered through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC), with their instructor's permission. Additionally, faculty in our partner courses may choose to extend access to the Testing Center to students with other testing needs (e.g. religious obligations, course or athletic schedule conflicts, temporary health or wellbeing concerns, etc.). Exam scheduling requests are approved pending availability in our space and using a system that prioritizes those with SDRC-registered alternative testing accommodations.

Please note that the OASUS does not determine eligibility to use the Testing Center. Faculty may choose to make the Center available to students in their course or choose to make other arrangements. For more information about implementing academic accommodations in your course, please contact the Student Disability Resource Center (sdrc@rice.edu).

Fall 2026 Partner Courses

If you would like to request to partner with the OASUS Testing Center or other academic support programs, please complete the Course Support Request form on the Faculty Resources page.

Syllabus Language

Syllabus Language for Non-partner Courses

The OASUS Testing Center offers an equitable testing environment for students with alternative testing needs. Students with alternative testing accommodations registered with the Student Disability Resource Center may use the Center - with their instructor’s approval. For more information, see the Testing Center - Information for Students page of the OASUS website. Please note that availability is not guaranteed and students are encouraged to schedule their exams as early as possible. For information about academic accommodations, please contact the Student Disability Resource Center (sdrc@rice.edu).

Syllabus Language for Partner Courses

This course partners with the OASUS Testing Center to provide an equitable testing environment for students with alternative testing needs. For information about scheduling your exams, see the Testing Center - Information for Students page of the OASUS website. Please note that availability is not guaranteed and students are encouraged to schedule their exams as early as possible. For information about academic accommodations, please contact the Student Disability Resource Center (sdrc@rice.edu).

Faculty Processes

All exam requests are initiated by the student. Instructions can be found on the OASUS Testing Center - Student Resources.

Faculty who plan to allow students to test in the Testing Center should complete an Alternative Testing Agreement:

1. Log in to the SDRC Instructor Portal (AIM) using your Rice NetID and Password: https://augusta.accessiblelearning.com/Rice/Instructor
2. Select “Continue to View Student Accommodations”
3. Select “Alternative testing”
4. Select “Courses without Alternative Testing Agreement”
5. Select “Specify” next to each course to fill out the Alternative Testing Agreement and add Exam Dates. You can add exam files later.
6. Answer the questions to communicate the desired exam parameters for students taking tests for your course.

When students schedule an assessment for your course, you will be contacted to confirm approval. Exam materials are managed via the Instructor Portal. For detailed instructions, see OASUS Testing Center - Faculty Resources.

Additional instructions for Partner Faculty - Fall 2026

Faculty in our partner courses may choose to extend access to the Testing Center to students with other testing needs (e.g. religious obligations, course or athletic schedule conflicts, temporary health or wellbeing concerns, etc.). Please note that the OASUS does not determine eligibility to use the Testing Center. Partner faculty who wish to make the Center available to students without SDRC-registered accommodations should submit their list of approved testers using the following form: Partner Faculty Eligibility Form for Students with Other Testing Needs. This form should be submitted for each exam, at least 5 days before the exam date.

Testing Center Policies

• Exam requests are approved using a priority system that strongly encourages students to schedule exams as early as possible:
  • Requests with SDRC-registered accommodations are approved on a rolling basis, as long as space is available.
  • Requests without registered accommodations are approved beginning 10 days prior to the testing date, as long as space is available.
  • Requests received fewer than five (5) days prior to the exam will not be approved except in special circumstances.
• Students must take their exam during Testing Center operating hours on the day of the regularly scheduled exam, or within the timeframe approved by their instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure compliance with this policy.
• Late Arrivals and No-shows:
  • Students arriving late for their scheduled exam may be asked to reschedule.
  • Students who miss a scheduled exam or who reschedule the same exam more than one time must meet with the Director before they will be permitted to schedule another exam. Contact us at oasustesting@rice.edu with any questions or concerns or to schedule a meeting.
• Restroom breaks are permitted. Before going to the restroom or stepping out for a break, students should hand their test to the Test Administrator; it will be returned after the break. For those students whose accommodations do not include breaks, the exam timer will not pause for breaks. Students are not permitted to leave the 5th or 6th floor of Fondren Library during breaks.
• In the case of an unavoidable interruption to an exam such as an emergency, the Testing Center staff will collect all exam materials and instruct students to seek guidance from their instructor.
• At all times during their visit to the Testing Center, students are bound by the Rice Honor Code.

Location & Hours

Location: Fondren Library, 5th Floor

Hours

• Regular Term: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday
• Final Exam Period: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
• The Testing Center is closed during Rice holidays as well as the Summer term.

Contact

• Email: oasustesting@rice.edu
• Phone: 713-348-2230 (Select "Option 1")

Questions?

Please contact us at oasustesting@rice.edu