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Proctored Exams Guidelines and Directives

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Proctored  Exams Guidelines and Directives
What is a proctored exam?
A proctored exam is an exam that is monitored by an impartial individual called a proctor, or by a proctoring system, while the student takes the exam.

What does a proctor do?
The proctor or proctoring system authenticates the student prior to the exam to ensure the student taking the exam is the student enrolled in the course. The proctor or proctoring system also observes the student taking the exam to ensure that the student only uses the resources allowed during the exam.

Why use proctored exams?
To verify student identity, provide exam security, and ensure academic honesty and integrity during the exam.

Does my course have proctored exams and, if so, what type of exams?
Check the Online Learning course listing (select Summer, Fall, or Spring course list)to verify which type of proctoring applies to which course. OL lists proctored exam dates in the welcome letter sent to students one week before the course start date.

How to communicate how and where I will take my proctored exams?
All students who are taking online courses that require proctored exams must complete and submit the online Proctored Exam form to identify how/where they will take their exam by the end of the first week of your course.
For summer courses, you must submit your proctored exam form the week before the start of the course.
Delays in submitting your request and delays in response to the verification process with your proctor may result in missed exams and grade penalties.
You will only need to identify a proctor once unless you need to change proctors.
If you are registered for more than one online course requiring a proctored exam, please complete a separate form for each course.
All proctor requests must be verified by Online Learning.
If you have questions about the status of your request email Online Learning at onlinelearning@morris.umn.edu or call 320-589-6461.
Exam Types
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Live In-Person Proctoring – Paper-Based Exams (PBE)
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Live In-Person Proctoring – Computer-Based Exams (CBE)
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Live Remote Proctoring – Computer-Based Exams (CBE)
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Record and Review Remote Proctoring – Computer-Based Exams (CBE)
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Automated Remote Proctoring – Computer-Based Exams (CBE)

Proctored Exam Policies
All online students who are taking a course that requires a proctored exam must complete and submit the online Proctored Exam form by the end of the first week of your course to identify how/where you will take your exam. For summer courses, you must submit the form the week before the start of the course.
All students are required to show a photo ID to the proctor or proctoring system before they may start an exam.
All students may only use the exam resources allowed by the course instructor for each exam.

The following are prohibited unless allowed by the instructor:
Looking up answers or partial answers in books, notes, the Internet, or other sources.
Getting academic assistance from anyone while you take the exam
Copying any part of the exam for other students
Asking for another attempt because of an emergency is not true
Faculty members may impose further restrictions and conditions on proctored exams.
Taking Exams with Off-campus Proctors
You must contact your proctor to request services before submitting the Proctored Exam form.
Proctored exams may not be taken at the student’s home or proctor’s home.
Exams are mailed directly to the proctor at his or her business location.
A password is emailed to the proctor to unlock the exam if the exam is online.
Students are responsible for scheduling the allowed block of time with their proctor to take each exam.
Exams must be taken within the date range specified by the instructor in the welcome letter and/or course site.
Paper and pencil exams must be mailed by the proctor—not the student. A return envelope will be provided.
Passwords must be entered by the proctor—not the student.
Some proctors charge fees for their services. Students are responsible for all fees incurred while taking exams.

Off-campus Proctor Eligibility
The Morris Online Learning program reserves the right to reject any proctor.
Proctors cannot be a family member, friend (of you or your family), employer (of you or your family), co-worker (of you or your family), tutor, or anyone with whom the student has a personal relationship.
Proctors cannot be adjunct faculty members, teaching assistants, coaches, students, or theater, choir, or band directors.
If the exam is online, the proctor will need to have access to a computer at the exam location.
The proctor must provide a professional email address that includes part of their name or position and physical work address to verify the proctor’s title. No Yahoo, Hotmail, MSN, Gmail or other general email account addresses may be used. If this is not possible, a signed letter on official letterhead from the proctor’s supervisor must be provided. All documentation must be written in English.
The Online Learning office must be able to verify the authenticity of the proctor.
Proctors must be able to continuously monitor the student during the exam.

Outside the United States, the following individuals may proctor exams if verified and approved by Online Learning (students are responsible for any proctoring fees charged by in-person proctors):
A faculty member or administrator of an accredited university or college; not teaching assistants. U.S. embassy or consular officer

Within the United States, the following individuals may proctor exams if verified and approved by Online Learning (students are responsible for any proctoring fees charged by in-person proctors):
A high school superintendent, principal, librarian, or guidance counselor; not a high school classroom teacher or K-8 staff.
A faculty member or administrator of an accredited university or college.
A corporate education director or human resources director.
Selected offices at University of Minnesota campuses (see below)
Minnesota State Online Test Proctoring locations.

Any certified test center that is a member of the National College Testing Association. Search for an NCTA test center online »
The online/distance learning or continuing education department at any accredited two- or four-year college or university.
For military students only: A commissioned officer whose rank is higher than your own, a military chaplain or a military education officer.
Selected Offices at the University of Minnesota campuses by appointment only.
Twin Cities (St. Paul Campus)
College of Continuing Education Exam Center (paper-based exams only)

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