Office of Student Accommodations and Testing

Providing accommodations, access and proctored testing services to Wichita State University students.

Frequent questions

I think I have a learning disability. Can OSAT evaluate me so I can receive accommodations?

No, OSAT does not evaluate students for disabilities. Referrals to qualified professionals will be provided upon request for a student to pursue independently.

Can OSAT assist me with getting accommodations in my residence hall?

Yes. OSAT staff and Residence Life coordinate services to meet your needs.

Is there a fee to take a proctored test?

Yes. However, students registered with OSAT are exempt from paying the exam fee. Fees for exams can be found on our website.

What type of documentation is needed to receive accommodations?

  • IEP or 504 Plans
  • Doctor's note
  • Psychological / Educational Testing results
  • Counselor / Therapist Letter
  • For housing accommodations: Doctor, Counselor, or Therapist letter stating the direct need for housing accommodations and/or Emotional Support Animals

We're here for you

Wichita State University welcomes a diverse student body and the Office Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) is committed to promoting access and inclusion for all members of our campus community.

The law states that a disability is a type of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Attention deficit / hyperactivity
  • Autism spectrum
  • Developmental
  • Health / physical (acute and/or chronic)
  • Deaf / hard of hearing
  • Learning
  • Mental health / psychological
  • Mobility
  • Neurological
  • Speech / language
  • Temporary conditions
  • Vision

All accommodations are provided free of charge to registered students, and are determined on a case-by-case basis, according to the nature of the disability and to meet each student's individual needs.

The decision to self-identify is a personal one. Students with disabilities are welcome to discuss concerns with staff.

Accommodation Types

Instructional accommodations are changes to the delivery of classroom instruction or the accompanying materials. These accommodations change how students learn but do not change what they learn

Instructional accommodation examples may include:

  • Large print handouts
  • Access to breaks
  • Note Takers

Testing accommodations are changes to the format of a test or its administration procedures. Testing accommodations change how students are tested but do not change what a test measures.

Testing accommodation examples may include:

  • Extended time
  • Distraction-free environment
  • Open notes/text

Testing

We offer a quiet, distraction-free space to take exams. We offer several types of exams for students and members of the surrounding community. A few of the most popular exams we offer include:

  • Make-up Exams, including: Paper/Pencil, Online Accommodations Exams
  • Exams for Credit, including: CLEP, DSST, Departmental Exams
  • Certification Exams
  • Institutional Exams, including: I-TOEFL, I-ACT

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing is certified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and adheres to professional standards and guidelines.

Apply for accommodations at wichita.edu/accommodations. Schedule an exam at www.registerblast.com/wsu.