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ProctorU is an online proctoring service that allows students to take exams online while ensuring the integrity of the exam for the institution by authenticating their identities and monitoring the exam in real-time.

Some instructors require ProctorU for some or all exams; others make it optional. Please see the links below for more information.

**Covid-19 Impact: Schedule your exams immediately!**

For Students

*** Due to the large number of students around the globe taking exams at a distance, ProctorU is overwhelmed with customer requests. When you learn about an exam that requires ProctorU, please schedule it with ProctorU as soon as possible!***

Consult with Your Instructor

If you intend to use ProctorU as your proctor, you must FIRST discuss it with your instructor. Some instructors use ProctorU and some do not. If they do not, you will not be able to utilize ProctorU's services.

Once your instructor has approved the use of ProctorU, or if they have required you to use ProctorU, you will need to both open a ProctorU account (see Student Manual for ProctorU, below) and complete the Submit a Proctor form. Enter ProctorU as your proctor as shown in the screenshot below.

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Scheduling an Exam time with ProctorU

You must schedule your exam time with ProctorU at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to your exam to get the Flex Scheduling rate (this is the lowest fee for the service). For additional fees, you may choose to schedule within the 72-hour time frame or on-demand with no appointment needed. See the Fee Scale for Students in the North Dakota University System below for details.

ProctorU Tips for Students

Test your computer for readiness as soon as possible. If ProctorU has technical trouble with your computer, email Support at accountservices@proctoru.com to waive any fees they charge you.

Help Files

For Faculty

Faculty Manual for ProctorU

*** Due to the large number of students around the globe taking exams at a distance, ProctorU is overwhelmed with customer requests. When decide to use ProctorU for an exam, please schedule it with them as soon as possible!***

Step 1: Create a new account with ProctorU

If you are new to ProctorU, the first step is to create an instructor account. You can request an account through the ProctorU website or you can ask Chris Gonnella to create one. Either way, account creation can take from a few minutes up to 48 hours so please plan accordingly.
Please note: Instructor account creation can take up to 24 hours so, please plan accordingly.

Step 2: Create the test in Blackboard

Create the test in Blackboard. You do not need the URL for the test; use the URL for Mayville State's instance of Blackboard: http://online.mayvillestate.edu.

Step 3: Create the Test in ProctorU (You will not be able to create your test in ProctorU until after your account has been set up. (Up to 24 hours) )

Go to ProctorU.com and sign in
Click Add New and choose Exam
Complete the details of the exam:

Exam Title – Be sure to use your Course name/number first (such as MATH 300) – This is how students will find your exam in a listing with other exams.
Department – Select General Exams
Incident Users – Click Add User and search for your name
Instructors – Click Add Instructor and add yourself
Term – Select current term
Duration- Enter the number of minutes you want students to have to complete the exam (This number will determine the cost for the exam (students are not charged, but the costs go to the University). Give an approximation, but do not grant additional time here. ProctorU will not force students to quit an exam if they go over this by 15-30 minutes. Use Blackboard time limit to ensure time limits are enforced as needed.
Exam URL – Put https://online.mayvillestate.edu unless your exam will be posted somewhere other than Blackboard
Exam Password – Enter the password you will use on your exam and enter it a second time in the Password Confirmation field.
Template – Leave blank
Permitted Resources – Select all materials you would like to allow students to have
Additional Exam Notes – These notes are only visible to the proctor. You can add accessibility accommodations here, such as students who are granted additional time.
Notify on schedule – Add your email here if you want a notification as students schedule their exam
Contact Info for Exam issues – Enter your contact info and availability for ProctorU to reach you if there are issues during an exam
Windows – Add the date/time for the first and last appointments (Name field can be left blank).

When finished, click Submit for Review
The exam will be pending until reviewed and activated by ProctorU. This typically takes up to 24 hours.

Help Files

For Help

Feel free to contact Chris Gonnella with any questions about ProctorU.

Christine.gonnella@mayvillestate.edu

701.788.4709