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You may be here because at least one of your WSU Global Campus courses has exams which must be supervised by a proctor. This site should provide the answers you need to successfully take your proctored exams.
A proctored exam is one that is overseen by an impartial individual, called a proctor, who monitors or supervises a student while they are taking an exam. The proctor ensures the security and integrity of the exam process.
Most proctors charge a fee.
There are two types of proctoring:
- virtual proctoring, exams that are supervised by WSU’s trusted virtual proctoring service
- on-site proctoring, exams that are supervised by an on-site proctor
Students should check their course syllabus at the start of each semester to find out if the course has proctored exams, and if so, what type of proctor can be used. One proctoring method may be required, or students may be able to choose a proctoring method that works best for them.
For a quick comparison of the two types of proctoring, please refer to the table below.
| Virtual Proctoring | On-Site Proctoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Proctors | ProctorU | Many professionals, including certified librarians, testing center staff and others, are eligible to proctor exams. When you schedule your exam, Global Campus will verify that your proctor meets the eligibility requirements. |
| Proctor fee per exam | Students will pay $6 per ProctorU session for exams hosted in Canvas. There are a small number of exams hosted in non-Canvas platforms, and the fee for those will be $11 per ProctorU session. | Fees vary by proctor. |
| Computer | You use your own computer, which must be equipped with a working webcam, speakers, and microphone, provided it meets ProctorU’s equipment requirements. You must also use the ProctorU Guardian Browser. | You use the proctor's computer. Make sure the computer has any special required software before scheduling your exam. |
| Where you take your exam | A private, quiet location with reliable high-speed internet connection. | The proctor's place of business. Note: A private location is required. |
| Scheduling your exam | No scheduling is required (except for a small number of courses using a non-Canvas platform). Students can take an exam with ProctorU anytime during the exam availability, as indicated in the course schedule. | At least two weeks in advance, contact your preferred on-site proctor to schedule your exam. Then log in to myWSU, and from your Student Homepage, select Manage Classes, then Global Campus Proctored Exams. Select the link for the exam and complete the form. |
| Other considerations | Check the course syllabus to find out what materials, if any, are permitted during the exam. Read and understand your student responsibilities. | Check the course syllabus to find out what materials, if any, are permitted during the exam. Read and understand your student responsibilities. |
Note: On-campus students enrolled in Global Campus courses take proctored exams during the time frame indicated in the course schedule.
Select the links in the navigation menu for more information about each type of proctoring. If you have a documented disability, be sure to read For Students: Disability Accommodations.