How to Begin Scheduling an Exam in AIM 

NOTE: This is the tutorial on how to begin scheduling an exam, but you will need to follow the other tutorials as applicable to complete the scheduling process. 

1. Log into your AIM account on the DAS website (das.nmsu.edu) with the Student Login button. 
2. Once you are logged in, you will be on an overview page. Navigate to the Home section on the lefthand side of the screen, then click Alternative Testing under that section. 
3. Scroll down until you find the box that says Schedule Exam and navigate to the Select Course section. Next to Select Course, there will be a box that prompts you to select a course by clicking on the dropdown menu. Select the course you would like to schedule an exam for and click the Schedule Exam button. 
4. You will be redirected to a page with a section labeled Exam Request where you will need to fill out the following information:
   • Exam Type 
   • Primary Campus 
   • Date 
   • Time 
   • Standard Length of Exam (in minutes) 
   • Services Requested (which accommodations you will be needing for this exam). Please make sure you select every accommodation applicable to the exam you are taking. We can only give you the accommodations you select. 
   • Optional: Additional Notes 

How to Schedule an Exam without Exam Dates from your Professors 

1. Once you have begun the tutorial for scheduling your exam and followed the steps from the How to Begin Scheduling an Exam tutorial, you will be given a Terms and Conditions section. Some important information about this section: 
   • Acknowledge by checking the box under this section that your exam request will not be processed until your professor uploads your exam dates. However, your exam request will still appear in our system. 
   • Please reach out to your professors and discuss with them that in order for your exam to be processed, they need to upload exam dates. 
   • You do not need to redo your exam request once your professor uploads exam dates. Once the exam dates are input, your exam will be processed without needing additional information on your end. 
2. After acknowledging the terms and conditions, click the Add Exam Request button under the Form Submission section.  
3. Once you have completed these steps there will be a banner at the top of the page that says Success! Your Action Has Been Completed. Please ensure this banner appears. 

How to Schedule an Exam with Exam Dates from your Professors 

1. Once you have begun the tutorial for scheduling your exam and followed the steps from the How to Begin Scheduling an Exam tutorial, you will see Upcoming Exams For This Course section. Here, you can view the information of the date, time, and exam length. 
2. Next, there will be a Term and Conditions section where you will have to check the boxes next to each statement to acknowledge them. 
3. After acknowledging the terms and conditions, click the Add Exam Request button under the Form Submission section. 
4. Once you have completed these steps there will be a banner at the top of the page that says Success! Your Action Has Been Completed. Please ensure this banner appears.