ACCESS CAS Information

Log into the Access CAS portal.

• Go to the Radford University Website.
• Select the button for OneCampus (on the top right).
• Type ACCESS CAS in the search field.
• Select the icon/tile titled Student-Access CAS

You will be sent to the SSO log in page. Log in using your Radford username and password.

The Access CAS home page for your account will appear.

View approved accommodations

• Open your Access CAS homepage and select the Accommodations dropdown menu
• Select ACCESSIBILITY LETTERS
• Select the ACCESSIBILITY REQUEST tab
• View the list of accommodations you have available to request to use

How to submit a Semester Request

Student registered with CAS must submit a semester request each semester they would like to utilize their accommodations.

• Open your Access CAS homepage and select the Accommodation dropdown menu
• Select Semester Request
• Select ADD NEW
• Select the semester from the semester dropdown menu
• Select Review the Renewal: All accommodations will be checked for all courses.
• If you have an accommodation you do not want to use, uncheck the box.
• Select SUBMIT
• An email confirmation will be sent to your Radford email.

CAS will review your request and you will receive an email notification when your semester access plan is available to you and your instructors.  

How to view and sign an Access Plan

Do not sign the Access Plan until you have met with the course instructor and discussed your accommodations. Professors will log into their Access CAS account to sign their electronic copy of your Access Plan. Meetings can occur by email, zoom, phone, in person, etc. Please ask your instructor how they would like to review the Access Plan.

• Open your Access CAS homepage and select the Accommodation dropdown tab
• Select Access Plans
• Select the appropriate Access Plan
• Carefully review the Access Plan with each instructor
• Once you have met with an instructor and they have agreed to the Access Plan for their course, you are ready to e-sign the course access plan. (If an instructor does not agree to the Access Plan, please contact CAS immediately)
• Type your name to electronically sign the contract and select SAVE

You can print and/or save a PDF version of your Access Plan, if you would like.

How to schedule an appointment at CAS

CAS requires 2 business days advance notice for appointments. You may schedule appointments up to 2 weeks in advance.

• Open your Access CAS homepage, select the Appointment tab
• Select REQUEST NEW APPOINTMENT
• Fill out the search fields:
• Select which type of appointment you are requesting and select DONE
• Date range
• Time range
• CAS Access Specialist
• Day of the week
• Select CHECK AVAILABILITY
• Select which date and time you would like to request
• Confirm all of the information on the pop-up is correct and include any additional notes you would like to communicate
• Once complete, select SUBMIT REQUEST. (You have booked your appointment and you will receive a confirmation email. 

How to cancel/reschedule your appointment(s).

Open your Access CAS homepage, select the Appointment tab

If you need to cancel within 4 hours before your appointment, you will need to contact CAS by phone or email.

• Select the vertical ellipsis next to whichever request you would like to cancel, then select CANCEL.
• A pop-up will appear asking you to pick a reason for cancellation from the dropdown menu and describe
• Once complete, select CANCEL APPOINTMENT.
• How to reschedule:
• You must first cancel the already existing appointment. (See How to cancel an appointment)
•  Schedule a new appointment (See How to schedule an appointment at CAS)

How to submit a supplemental request

A Supplemental Request is for students who would like to request an additional accommodation that they do not currently have on their Access Plan.

• Open your Access CAS homepage
• Select the Accommodation dropdown
• Select Supplemental Request
• Select ADD NEW
• Fill out the form in its entirety and upload any supporting documentation
• If this is a new diagnosis and you have documentation, please select ADD ITEM and upload documentation.
• Once complete, select SUBMIT 

How to submit a Proctoring Request (reserve a space at CAS to take a test/exam.)

It is the student’s responsibility to reserve and request a testing space. (Due to space limitations, CAS requires the student to submit proctoring requests 5 days advance of the test/exam date.)

• Open the Access CAS homepage,
• Select the Proctoring Request tab
• Select NEW BOOKING REQUEST
• Using the dropdown menu, select the appropriate course
• Complete the search fields that apply
• Select date, time, and room you would like to reserve on the right-hand side
• Confirm all of the information on the pop-up is correct, label your exam (Ex. “Weekly Quiz” or “Midterm”), and answer any questions or additional fields
• Once complete, select SUBMIT REQUEST

You should now see your request under your Pending Booking Requests. (It will remain in Pending until your professor approves your request. You may want to let your professor know you have requested space to test at CAS offices, then he/she can confirm the request and confirm delivery of test/exam.)

It is the instructor’s responsibility to deliver the test/exam to CAS offices 2 business days prior to student’s testing time.

A student may reserve all their testing space needs for the entire semester, including finals, as long as you have allowed a 5 day advance.

How to manage your Proctoring Requests

How to request a change to already submitted proctoring request:

A student cannot make a change to an already submitted proctoring request. Please email your professor and copy, CC, castests@radford.edu asking permission for any changes to your requests, this may include date, time, items allowed, and etcetera. If changes are approved the professor must email both the student and CAS. CAS will then edit the request.

How to cancel a proctoring request:

If student needs to cancel within 24 hours before scheduled proctoring reservation, contact CAS by phone or email.

• On your Access CAS homepage, select the Proctoring Request tab
• Select the vertical ellipsis next to whichever request you would like to cancel.
• Select CANCEL, then a pop-up will confirm you would like to delete the entry. You must select OKAY.
• A second pop-up will ask if you are absolutely sure you would like to cancel your Proctoring Request. This cannot be undone.

How to monitor pending versus approved:

• On the Proctoring Request tab, you can view which requests are still pending and which are approved.
• Pending Requests have not been approved by your professor. CAS will be unable to proctor these requests. Please contact your professor, they will need to log into Access CAS to approve the request.
• After a request has been approved, your testing room is reserved.