Exam Proctoring and Technology

All exams must be proctored unless otherwise stated by your instructor.

Exams are to be taken on the same day the exam is given to on-campus students, unless prior approval is given by the course instructor. Depending on the course, online students may be required to use one of two online test proctoring services: ProctorU Live or Honorlock. In-person proctoring at an approved testing center is only available for PDF-style exams.

ProctorU

ProctorU is an online live person proctoring service that is institutionally paid for. Check your BlackBoard course site to determine the type of exam that will be administered. Within the College of Engineering and Mines (CEM), there are two possible exam styles, each falling under different institutions: “University of North Dakota” and “University of North Dakota-PDF”.

All exams requiring ProctorU proctoring will require a full room scan to ensure the testing space is secure before the exam begins.

ProctorU PDF Style Exams ("University of North Dakota-PDF")

In the College of Engineering and Mines, most exams are PDF-style, which may involve writing equations, solving complex problems, drawing diagrams, and more. Appointments for these exams are found under the “University of North Dakota-PDF” institution. You are required to schedule an appointment for this exam at least 72 hours in advance.

There are specific equipment requirements for the PDF style exams, including:

Touch screen laptop with active stylus compatibility
- A digital tablet/writing surface connected by USB, (ex. Wacom or Huion tablet) is an option but not recommended
- Chromebooks and iPads are not compatible
Active Stylus
External webcam on a tripod or gooseneck mount
Stable, uninterrupted Internet connection
PDF editing software, such as Drawboard PDF, PDF Annotator, Xodo, or OneNote
ProctorU Guardian Browser downloaded and installed on your laptop

You must test your equipment on the UND Student Resource Course Blackboard site for the PDF style exams. To access the equipment test, follow these steps:

Click on "Taking Tests"
Access the "Proctoring Options" folder
Access "Test Equipment for ProctorU Live PDF Exams" folder
Select "ProctorU Equipment Test" - Download the file under Question 1 (write on it using your touch screen laptop and stylus)
Question 2: Upload your completed test file - Browse Local Files

PDF Requirements for ProctorU

ProctorU Electronic Style Exams ("University of North Dakota")

Electronic-based exams, done solely in Blackboard, do not require specialized equipment. You will need to have an uninterrupted Internet connection, a computer with a built-in camera or external camera (preferred), and the ProctorU Guardian Browser downloaded and installed.

There is one proctoring style under the "University of North Dakota" institution. Check your course Blackboard site to determine which exam style and proctoring service your course will use.

Live+ - You are required to schedule an appointment for this exam method at least 72 hours in advance. A valid government issued photo ID is required at time of testing. When exam times become available for your course, it is recommended to schedule as soon as possible to ensure an opening that fits your schedule.

ProctorU GUIDELINES

Please note that if you have questions regarding privacy and security information regarding ProctorU remote proctoring services, please visit the following links:

Honorlock Proctoring

Honorlock uses a hybrid model of proctoring, combining AI and live proctor pop-ins. This service may be used for electronic-based exams administered solely through Blackboard and does not require specialized equipment. You will need a stable, uninterrupted Internet connection, a computer with a built-in camera or external camera (preferred), and the Chrome browser with the Honorlock extension, which must be downloaded. No appointments are required for this proctoring service.

HONORLOCK GUIDELINES

In-Person Test Center Proctoring

Students who prefer to use a college or university testing center for in-person proctoring of PDF-style exams must complete the proctoring request form. The form must be submitted at least two weeks before the exam date. The following information is required when submitting the form:

Name
Student ID
Student email
Course prefix and number (Ex. ME 306)
Test center email
Name of test center
Contact name at test center
Test center phone number
Test center address (including city, state, and zip)

In-Person PROCTORING Request Form