Proctor Policy

Proctors are individuals approved by UND's Office of Extended Learning to supervise examinations. Proctors have the responsibility of facilitating fairness and integrity during testing situations.

Exam information will be noted on the course syllabus. You need to designate an approved proctor to administer exams at a location near you.

Students must first receive permission from an individual before designating him or her as their proctor. Please note that students are responsible to pay for any fees that proctors may charge for their services.

Students must complete a Request for Exam Form at least 3 - 5 business days prior to an online exam.

 

Please read UND's Proctor Policy prior
to designating a proctor and requesting an exam!

Approved proctors in North Dakota:

Students living near Fargo or Grand Forks, ND, can test with the following approved proctors and must schedule proctoring services at least 7 days prior to the exam date:

• UND Online & Distance Education (Grand Forks, ND)
• Fargo / Moorhead / West Fargo
  • Fargo Adult Learning Center
  • NDSCS Skills & Technology Training Center (email) (701.231.9000)
  • NDSU Counseling Center
  • West Fargo Public Library (must have a valid West Fargo library card or will need to purchase one for $5)

Approved proctors OUTSIDE of these areas can be:

• Proctor U (available for online exams - for a fee)
• School or Public Librarians
• Teachers/Professors
• Educational Administrators (principal/superintendent/healthcare educator)
• Local College Testing Center Staff
• Adult Learning Centers
• Guidance Counselors
• Commanding Officers
• Military Education Officers or Embassy Education Officers
• Human Resources Officer

Proctors may NOT be:

• Real Estate Agents or Brokers
• Students
• Friends
• Relatives
• Spouses
• Direct Supervisors
• Direct Reports / Employees
• Colleagues at Same Level
• Personal Tutors

Proctoring Rules

1. Proctors must administer the exam within 2 weeks at their school or place of business; never at the proctor or student’s home.
2. Proctors must verify the identity of the student (with a photo ID such as a driver’s license) and read all of the exam instructions to the student before he or she begins the exam.
3. Proctors will receive a password for the online exam. Do not give the student the password for online exams. Students are not allowed to open any browsers or computer files during an online exam. Do not print the exams unless specifically stated in the exam instructions.
4. Proctors must closely monitor the student until he or she is finished with the exam and make sure the student does not leave the room, except for an emergency.
5. Students cannot take the exam with books, notes, or reference aids of any kind unless specified in the exam instructions. Students cannot attempt by any means (e.g., by using a cell phone camera or other electronic device) to copy any part of the exam.
6. If the requested proctor is unable to proctor the exam, contact us at und.courses@UND.edu or 701.777.0488. Proctors should not transfer the exam to another person or to the student.
7. If the student is suspected of cheating, please contact us as soon as possible at 701.777.0488.

Designate Your Proctor and Request Your Exam

Receive permission from the individual you wish to designate as your proctor. Make sure you agree upon a date, time and location (must be at the proctor's work address) for you to take your exam. For students living outside of the United States, exams conducted in other countries must be administered ONLY at an English-speaking testing center or learning center.

Enter your proctor and exam information into the Request for Exam Form.

Upon receipt of your Request for Exam Form, UND's Office of Extended Learning will verify and approve/disapprove your designated proctor. UND reserves the right to accept or reject any proctor recommendation.

Upon approval, your proctor will be sent your exam information. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for the processing of exam requests. You will be notified by email when the exam information has been sent to your proctor.