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Proctored Exams

If your course requires a proctored exam, your identity will be verified prior to the exam and your activity during the exam will be monitored by a remote proctor. SPS partners with Examity for online exam proctoring services.

Note: You must use Google Chrome for the current version of the Examity platform. Additional hardware and software requirements can be found in How to get started with Examity online proctoring. 

Cost

Students are responsible for all proctoring, late scheduling, cancellation and no-show fees. Depending on the alloted time for your exam, the fee will be:

  • 1 hour – $18.75
  • 2 hour – $25.75
  • 3 hour – $32.75

Additional Fees

Scheduling within 24 hours of exam: $5.00 per exam hour

Cancellations or schedule changes within 24 hours of exam: $5.00 per exam

No-shows: Full payment of all proctoring fees 

To avoid additional fees, please schedule your exam appointment more than 24 hours prior to the exam.

Examity Resources

If you have never participated in a proctored exam before, consider viewing the Test-taker Workflow video that will show you how to register with Examity, schedule a session, and take a live proctored exam with Examity . The Live Proctoring Tutorial V5 video shows the specific steps for scheduling a session and taking a live proctored exam.

Download the How to get started with Examity online proctoring for an overview of using Examity and specific hardware requirements.

Download the Live Proctoring Test-taker Guide for illustrated step-by-step directions to use the Examity platform as a student.

Learn more about the company at Examity.com.

Accessibility 

Learn more about Examity's accessibility compliance and special accommodations.

Examity's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is available upon request.

For any questions about this topic, call 855-EXAMITY and select prompt 1.

Examity Support

Phone: 855-392-6489

Email: support@examity.com

Live support available through the Chat with an Expert button on the Examity dashboard

Using Examity

Access or Create Your Examity Profile

Please follow the instructions below to set up your Examity profile and schedule your exam: 

  1. Located and click on the Examity link in your course Canvas site. You will be prompted to complete your profile.
  2. Provide the key contact information for your profile.
  3. Upload a picture of yourself.
  4. Confirm that the time zone in your profile is correct for the location where you will take the test.
  5. Upload a picture of yourself or your photo ID. Note: you will need to show this ID every time you take a test with Examity.
  6. Select and answer the three challenge questions.

Your profile has now been created. You should see a confirmation screen.

  1. Check that your computer meets Examity system requirements from the confirmation screen. Run the system check only if you are using the same computer you plan to use to take the exam.

Once your profile is created, you will be directed to the Examity dashboard. The Examity dashboard is where you will schedule, reschedule, cancel, and start exams. In addition, your dashboard offers access to edit your profile information.

Schedule Your Exam

Your Examity dashboard will display all of your exams that require a proctor. Each exam has an "exam card" that lists its "window" (the dates during which the exam can be taken), the "exam entry deadline" (the latest time on the last day of the window you can start the exam) and the duration of the exam. Complete these steps to schedule the day and time when you will take the exam.

  1. Locate the exam card on the dashboard.
  2. Click Schedule Exam. A calendar and list of time slots will be displayed.
  3. Select your preferred date and time. If you are scheduling less than 24 hours in advance, you will need to select On-Demand scheduling and pay the associated fee.
  4. Click Next to confirm your selection.

Take Your Exam

On the day of your exam, 15 minutes prior to your scheduled exam, do the following:

  1. Open your Canvas course site in Google Chrome.
  2. Click the Examity link again. Your Examity dashboard will be displayed.
  3. On your Examity dashboard, locate the exam card and click Connect to Proctor.
  4. Complete the system check.
  5. Follow the prompts to add the Examity extension to your Google Chrome.
  6. Allow Examity access to your camera.
  7. Upload your image and continue.
  8. Answer one of your challenge questions.
  9. Review all exam rules and special instructions. If your instructor uploaded materials for this exam, you can download them under Download Exam Support Files.
  10. Read and agree to Examity’s User Agreement .
  11. Share your screen.
  12. Launch the Examity test platform.

Tips for success

  • Use a recent version of Google Chrome to take the exam.
  • Click the "Connect to Proctor" button 15 minutes prior to your scheduled exam time. This allows time to connect with your proctor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
  • Disable your pop-up blocker.
  • Exams must be taken on a desktop or laptop computer (not a tablet).
  • You must have a working webcam and microphone, and keep them connected throughout the duration of the exam.
  • Use a wired internet connection, and disconnect any wireless connections - computers switching connections during the exam is a frequent cause of disconnection from the proctor and exam interruption.
  • Run a "lean machine" - only have programs and files you need for the exam open on your computer, including any programs that typically run in the background.
  • Use the same computer that you have been using to take your classes throughout the quarter.

Exam Rules

Below are the exam rules that you'll agree to the proctor prior to beginning the exam. Please arrive to your exam appointment prepared with appropriate materials. 

Standard Exam Rules

  • You must be alone in the room.
  • Your desk and the surrounding area should be clear of everything besides approved exam materials.
  • Your desktop or laptop computer should be connected to a power source.
  • No phones or headphones.
  • No dual monitors.
  • No leaving seat during the exam.
  • No talking during the exam.
  • Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on for the duration of the exam.
  • The proctor must be able to see you for the duration of the exam. 

Additional Rules

Your instructor may have additional exam rules. See the Examity - How To for Students page in your Canvas course.