Student Exam FAQs

The Physics department at NYU Tandon generally administers its own undergraduate accommodated exams. Please make sure to request accommodation letters for physics classes through the portal, but you do not generally need to use the portal to schedule exams in these classes. Contact the Physics department for information about exam location.

If you are ever unsure about arrangements for an accommodated exam for any department, please contact csaexams@nyu.edu.

Yes. If you don’t see an exam listed in the Student Online Services Portal, then you should enter the exam into the system (Date, Time, and Duration). 

An exam must be scheduled with the Moses Exam Center at least seven (7) calendar days before the exam is to occur. 

You will still be able to submit your exam request through the Moses Center Online Portal. However, your request will be reviewed by Moses staff to determine if space is avaliable for your exam.

Check your exam request status on the Student Online Services Portal, under the “Alternative Testing” link.

Contact your professor for approval of your alternate time. Once you receive the written approval, forward the communication to csdexams@nyu.edu, OR ask your professor to email csdexams@nyu.edu with their approval directly.

Yes. You can also view your scheduled exams in the Moses Center Online Portal 24 hours a day. 

Exams can be entered as early as the first day of the semester. Make sure to book exams at least 7 days in advance through the Student Online Services Portal. 

Yes. Log into the Moses Center Online Portal. Select the Alternative Testing link and select "Cancel" for the specific exam request.

If you need to reschedule your exam with the Moses Exam Center, then contact csaexams@nyu.edu with the course and the new exam date/time. If available, forward any correspondence from the professor regarding the new time. 

The professor will communicate with Moses Exam Center on the delivery method. You may need to deliver the exam to the Moses Exam Center. 

You can modify your exam request on the Moses Center Online Portal. Select Alternative Testing and then select Modify for the specific exam request.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam time listed in the Student Online Services Portal. 

No. The exam will start at the time listed in the Student Online Services Portal. 

Contact your professor immediately and ask what your options are. The Moses Exam Center cannot reschedule exams without specific instructions to do so by your professor. 

The exam will begin on time. If you are late arriving for an exam at the Moses Exam Center, then you will not be refunded the lost time.

Permissible Items

• Pens
• Pencils
• Writing Materials
• NYU ID
• Water
• Professor Approved Items

Prohibited Items

• Cell Phones (Moses offers a safe place to store your phone)
• Any electronic device not explicitly approved in advance
• Coffee
• Headphones (unless provided by Moses)
• Wallets
• Bags
• Coats (including hoodies, sweaters, jackets, etc.)
• Hats and scarves
• Snacks
• Pencil cases
   

No. A smaller proctored environment is available if approved as an accommodation by Moses CSA. 

Your professor will decide how the exam will be returned to them in the Portal. After you hand in your exam to the Moses Exam Center, make sure to check how the exam will be returned to the professor. You may need to deliver the exam to the professor.