<p>My S has ADD and has a lot of difficulty completing written timed tests. He is fine with multiple choice tests and typed essays, but needs extra time if there is extensive hand writing such as an essay or problem sets where multiple steps must be shown. My question is whether he should go about requesting accomodations through student health or whether that would be unnecessary. Are tests generally timed (even if they are taken in the dorm)? He's thinking of going pre-med but having a couple of humanities majors like philosophy and history. Thank you for any help!!</p>
<p>Check out the Disability Support Services website: [Rice</a> University Disability Support Services](<a href=“Disability Resource Center (DRC) | Rice University”>http://dss.rice.edu/). They cover learning disabilities as well, not just physical disabilities. I have yet to receive a truly untimed exam, even if it is a take-home exam. Most take-home exams have strict time limits. (A midterm or final essay won’t likely have a time limit, but it is possible. Instead of a time limit, you may just have a small time interval to write the essay.) Professors will certainly be understanding of his situation and will probably be willing to give more time, but documentation from DSS may be necessary. You should contact DSS directly.</p>
<p>Ellagrace - Definitely contact DSS about this. Most professors will cover this in their first day as well.</p>
<p>Regarding times tests, it really depends on the class and the professor. All my exams in phil/history classes I took were timed. Some of my chemE exams were open everything with unlimited time though.</p>
<p>Thank you both for your responses. I’ll contact DSS. Antarius: did you always have to hand write those history and philosophy tests, or could you type them?</p>
<p>It depends on the class and professor, once again. I have typed a few tests that were originally for handwriting with permission from the professor though (my arm was injured).</p>
<p>They will work with you.</p>