Proctored Examination Procedures
A Proctor is an adult who will ensure that there is no cheating during your exam. You must locate a proctor who will be acceptable to the Office of Independent Study. To protect the integrity of examinations, the Office of Independent Study reserves the right to reject any proposed examination proctor or any previously approved examination proctor. Picking a proctor who does not meet the criteria in the Acceptable Proctor list may delay your request.
Acceptable Proctor:
- Director or certified librarian at a school, college, or university library or at a public library.
- Administrator or proctor of a college testing center or continuing education offices.
- Administrator or counselor of student support services in educational setting.
- Administrator of an accredited postsecondary degree-granting institution, for example, registrar, dean, chair, director or their designated official.
- Education director, personnel officer or training officer of a corporation.
- Director of educational services at a correctional institution.
- For students living outside the United States, a proctor whose position is equivalent to one of those listed above or an administrative officer of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Unacceptable Proctor: To avoid the appearance of impropriety, an individual who is otherwise qualified by one of the above statements may NOT serve as your proctor if he or she is
- a teacher
- an athletic coach
- a student
- related to you by blood or marriage
- your supervisor in any work you do
- your employer or co-worker
If you have difficulty finding a suitable proctor, contact the Office of Independent Study for assistance.
