Information for Current Students: Exams

Do you want to use ExamSoft (your laptop computer) for your final exams?

If the answer is "yes," you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Make sure you have an active USD email account: This account is necessary to access the wireless Internet, and for the set-up of ExamSoft's student database. If you have not already done so, please activate your account online now.
2. Download and register the actual SofTest program
   • username: your USD student ID (Now in 9-digit format, i.e. 008371234)
   • password: last 6 digits of your Social Security Number
   Students who would like to use a laptop computer for final exams must download the most recent version of SofTest, which was just released this fall.
3. Once registered, you may begin to download your personal exam files or electronic bluebooks. They are available now and will continue to be available throughout the examination period:
   • Double click the "SofTest" icon on your desktop
   • Select "Download Exam Files" from the main menu
   • Log in with your 9-digit USD ID number and the last 6-digits of your Social Security Number
   • Skip past the screen asking for a download password
   • Download your personal Exam Files

Please Note: If you do not download your personal Exam Files you will not have the ability to use your laptop for your final exams. Please allow extra time for this process to account for technical difficulties. If you experience trouble with this process, please report to the Office of the Law School Registrar.

What if I have a Macintosh computer?

There is now a Mac native version of SofTest. Please go to the ExamSoft website and read the Minimum System Requirements to see if your Mac is compatible.

What if I need other accommodations?

• Students with examination conflicts (two exams on the same day, or a 6 p.m. exam followed by an 8:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. exam the following morning) should request special examination arrangements.
• Students with disabilities should complete a request for examination accommodation.
• Students who have been deemed eligible for language accommodation (LLMC students only), should complete a request for examination accommodation.

Deadline: Exam accommodations must be submitted to the Office of the Law School Registrar no later than Friday, October 28, 2011.