The following timeline is highly recommended to ensure a smooth experience for you and your students. We understand that under special circumstances, following this timeline may not be possible. However, the sooner you familiarize yourself with the product, reach out for training, and prepare your students, the better it is for everyone.
Before Term Starts
Schedule one-on-one training by creating an instructor account. ProctorU will reach out to first time users to assist you in scheduling your first exam.
Archived training workshops Opens an external link.
Beginning of Term
Have students use the Test your Equipment site opens a new website and get ProctorU to pull a report students who completed the test.
Recommended: Instructors can also schedule up to 3 practice exams per semester so that students can go through the entire process of taking an exam proctored by ProctorU. Import the ProctorU module from Canvas Commons into your course. This includes educational materials for students, a quiz on ProctorU, and a practice proctored test. To import the module, go to Canvas Commons in the Canvas menu. Click on the ProctorU Module course. On the far right, select Import/Download. Check the boxes beside the courses where you want the module to be added. Then select Import Into Course at the bottom of the screen.
> Three weeks before Exam
Schedule your ProctorU exam within three weeks prior to your actual exam date. See Faculty ProctorU Training opens a new website for instructions on how to schedule your exams.
Note: You are not required to have your exam materials ready at the time that you schedule your exams with ProctorU.
> 72 hours before Exam
After submitting the exam, you will receive an email from ProctorU within 24 hours confirming approval.
Once approved, share the ProctorU Student Guide opens a new website, Student Resource Center opens a new website, and encourage students to schedule their exam sessions early to avoid late scheduling fees.
< 72 hours before Exam
Any students scheduling within 72 hours will incur late scheduling fees.
Exam day
Students access exam at scheduled time and connect to ProctorU to take exam.
Students should contact ProctorU technical support if they experience any issues.