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Technology for Exams and Quizzes

Your exam accommodations may include using reading and/or writing software. While using this software, some features like spell check, may not be available.  

If your exam accommodations includes using technology, make sure that you:

  • Book your exams by posted deadlines.
  • Familiarize yourself with the technology well before your exams, and speak with an Assistive Technologist for support.
  • Bring headphones without Bluetooth for listening or dictation.
  • Alert the proctor immediately if you encounter any difficulties. They will contact an Assistive Technologist if necessary.

Exam Types and Software Options

Depending on whether your exam is in-person and paper-based or online, you may be permitted to use various types software and/or features. The table below lists possible software options for various types of exams.

Exam Types and Possible Software Options
Exam Type Software and/or Feature

In-person paper exam

Immersive Reader in Word
Dictation in Word

In-person online

Spoken Content (Mac)
Narrator (Windows)
NVDA (Windows
Natural Reader
Speechify
Read & Write

Remote, Online (Lockdown Browser)

Spoken Content (Mac)
NVDA (Windows)
Jaws

Remote, Online (No Lockdown Browser)

Spoken Content (Mac)
Narrator (Windows)
NVDA (Windows)
Natural Reader
Speechify
Read & Write
Jaws
VoiceOver
Voice Control (Mac)

For students whose access needs are not met by any of the above software, Accessible Learning offers Kurzweil for use during exams.