For Instructors

For Instructors

Getting Started with the A&H Testing Center

Welcome to the A&H Testing Center (AHTC)! We are here to assist you in administering paper-based tests for students with accommodations. 

Reserve

Please make your reservations by filling out the Instructor Reservation Form. Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. We will contact instructors as soon as possible to confirm availability

Register

After you receive confirmation of your reservation you will need to create an account in RegisterBlast.

You will use RegisterBlast to schedule your test dates with us, set the parameters for administering your test, and submit electronic copies of your test.

Attention: Students must use our RegisterBlast system to schedule their test appointments. We do not accept walk-ins. Please direct your students to our create an account page to schedule a test.

If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account with us to register and upload tests.

To register your testing date(s) and upload your test file(s), please follow the steps outlined below.

  1. Review instructor resources 

  2. Register your exam

Put in Request

To be completed by Friday, April 18, 2025.

  1. Log in to RegisterBlast 

  2. Click the white plus in the blue circle icon in the upper right corner

  3. Follow the instructions on the page and answer the questions with as much detail as possible

  4. Please note, while you are welcome to do so, you are not required to upload the exam file at this point

  5. Choose “Submit” at the bottom of the page. This will prompt our staff to review your submission and approve it within one business day

  1. Upload your test file, if available

Uploading Exam(s)

To be completed by Monday, May 5, 2025.

  1. Log In to RegisterBlast

  2. Choose the name of the exam you would like to upload a file

  3. Find the “Test File Upload” section and upload your test file 

    1. We accept .PDF, .DOC, or .DOCX file types

  4. Verify the testing instructions you originally provided include any aids that will be permitted are correct. If not, update this information

  5. Select the checkbox under your contact information to acknowledge the electronic upload of any test files

  6. Choose “Submit” at the bottom of the page

What happens after I upload my test files?

Your test file will remain securely stored in our RegisterBlast system. Your DSP Staff Liaison will print copies for each student scheduled to take the test in the A&H Testing Center. The printed test copies will be placed in individual envelopes and securely locked in our office until the student's scheduled testing time.

Retrieving Completed Exams

Picking up Physical Test Copies

You may pick up completed exams starting the business day after they have been completed. Exams can be collected at the BLC B-40 between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. Please bring a photo ID when picking up exams.

If you are the instructor of record and someone else will be picking up tests on your behalf, please email ahtesting@berkeley.edu with the name of your designee.

To expedite exam pickup, you may email ahtesting@berkeley.edu with your course name and approximate pickup time. We will do our best to retrieve your exams and have them ready when you arrive.

NOTE: Physical test copies will be retained for one semester and then shredded.

Test Security at the A&H Testing Center

The A&H Testing Center is committed to providing a fair, honest, and secure testing environment. We take test security very seriously and have implemented several procedures to protect the integrity of the tests you entrust to us.

What procedures are in place to ensure test security?

  • Proctoring: All tests are proctored by trained A&H staff. Proctors are responsible for monitoring test-takers and testing rooms at all times. This is done physically.

  • ID checks: Each test-taker is required to show proof of identity in the form of a valid photo identification. We accept the UC Berkeley student ID card in addition to valid government issued identifications. Electronic IDs are not allowed.

  • Integrity checks: Each test-taker meets individually with a member of the A&H staff before they begin their test. During this conversation, test-takers are asked to verify that all their personal belongings are stored away, and we check their pockets and wrists for any prohibited items. Any items going into the testing room are inspected for compliance with the instructor’s test instructions and/or the student’s accommodations.

What happens when there is a breach of test security or an alleged academic integrity violation?

Because of these precautions, integrity breaches rarely occur. However, when they do, the A&H Testing Center remains committed to transparency throughout the testing process.

If an incident arises that calls the security or integrity of your test into question, you will be notified. A detailed account of the incident will be provided in your Professor Portal, along with a comprehensive incident report attached to the completed test file. If necessary, we may also contact you directly via email or phone. You can then use this information to file an integrity violation report with the Academic Integrity Office if you suspect cheating occurred.

If you have any questions or concerns about how your test was administered, please contact us immediately at ahtesting@berkeley.edu

Instructor Resources

RegisterBlast

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