Proctoring

1. You must allow a minimum of three (3) business days before the requested examination date. Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and holidays do not count as working days. This will ensure there is ample time to process your application and to forward exam information to the approved proctors. Examples: If an application is submitted on Wednesday, you will schedule your exam no earlier than the following Tuesday. If you submit your application on a weekend, you will need to schedule your exam no earlier than Thursday of the upcoming week.
2. A $30 late fee will be charged if an application is submitted late and must be paid up-front before your proctoring application will be processed. The late fee is in addition to the $10 exam fee.
3. You may schedule up to three (3) exams per course at one time. The fee is $10 per exam. If you list three (3) exams, your total will be $30. Please note: this does not mean you can choose 3 dates and time for one exam. Only one exam per chosen date and time is allowed. 
4. Photo ID is required to take an exam. Examples include; school ID, driver’s license, or government issued ID. 
5. Personal laptops, tablets, or smart watches are not permitted to be used for testing. 
6. USM Faculty or Staff, please use the application link for Faculty and Staff ONLY. 
7. If you’re taking your exam at Scianna Hall, you do not have to make an appointment nor schedule through the Office of Online Learning. 

Application Links:

• Application for Students-Hattiesburg Campus
  
  • Link to LATE FEE page-Hattiesburg
• Application for Students (Registered w/Student Accessibility Services)-H’burg
• Application for Students (SAS) [Off Campus]
• Application for Faculty and Staff ONLY (On Campus)-H’burg
• Application for Faculty and Staff Non H’burg or Gulf Park campus

Proctored exams will be given in the Gulf Coast Library, Room 210.

1. You must allow a minimum of four (4) business days before the requested examination date. Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and holidays do not count as working days. This will ensure there is ample time to process your application and to forward exam information to the approved proctors.
2. A $30 late fee will be charged if an application is submitted late and must be paid up-front before your proctoring application will be processed. The late fee is in addition to the $10 exam fee.
3. You may schedule up to three (3) exams per course at one time. The fee is $10 per exam. If you list three (3) exams, your total will be $30. Please note: this does not mean you can choose 3 dates and time for one exam. Only one exam per chosen date and time is allowed.
4. Photo ID is required to take an exam. Examples include; school ID, driver’s license, or government issued ID.

Application Links:

• Application for Students-Gulf Park Campus
  
  • Link to LATE FEE page-Gulf Park
• Application for Students (Registered w/Student Accessibility Services)-GP
• Application for Faculty and Staff ONLY-GP

 

It is the primary responsibility of the student taking the course to obtain a proctor, schedule appointment with proctor, and fill out the Application for Student-Non-USM Location for approval.

1. Locate an acceptable proctor
   
   • Acceptable proctors include:
     
     • University, Community College, or College Testing Centers
     • A public library (if proctoring services are available and they can to monitor you)
     • A testing/tutoring facility (No K-12 facilities)
     • Students in the military may contact the Education or Testing Officer (if at sea, the ship’s captain).
     • Students in foreign countries may contact a U.S. Embassy for assistance or a College or University in that country
   • Non-acceptable proctors include:
     
     • Supervisors
     • Co-workers
     • Family members
     • Relatives (close or distant)
     • Personal friends
     • K-12 Employees/Teachers
     • No institution other than those listed above (this includes medical facilities, law firms, and the like.)
2. Contact your chosen proctor to ensure availability prior to listing them on your application.
   • The Application must include the proctor’s first & last name, job title, place of employment, and an email address (NO PERSONAL EMAIL: Please make sure you get the correct email) & phone number (NO CELL PHONES) associated with the testing site.
3. Let your chosen proctor know that our office will send a Verification Form to them that will need to be completed and returned to our office before they will be approved to proctor your exam.
4. You must present a Photo ID to the Proctor (Driver’s License, Government Issued ID, USM ID).
5. You must allow a minimum of three (3) business days before the requested examination date.
6. A $30 late fee will be charged if an application is submitted late and must be paid up-front before your proctoring application will be processed. The late fee is in addition to the $10 exam fee.
7. You may schedule up to three (3) exams per course at one time. The fee is $10 per exam. If you list three (3) exams, your total will be $30. Please note: this does not mean you can choose 3 dates and time for one exam. Only one exam per chosen date and time is allowed. 

Application Links:

• Application for Student-Non-USM Location
  
  • Link to LATE FEE page

1. You must allow a minimum of three (3) business days before the requested examination date. Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and holidays do not count as working days. This will ensure there is ample time to process your application and to forward exam information to the approved proctors. For students testing at the Gulf Park location, you must allow a minimum of four (4) days before the requested examination date,
2. A $30 late fee will be charged if an application is submitted late and must be paid up-front before your proctoring application will be processed. The late fee is in addition to the $20 exam fee.
3. You may schedule up to three (3) exams per course at one time. The fee is $20 per exam. If you list three (3) exams, your total will be $60. Please note: this does not mean you can choose 3 dates and time for one exam. Only one exam per chosen date and time is allowed. 
4. Photo ID is required to take an exam. Examples include; school ID, driver’s license, or government issued ID. 
5. Personal laptops, tablets, or smart watches are not permitted to be used for testing.
6. If you’re taking your exam at Scianna Hall, you do not have to make an appointment nor schedule through the Office of Online Learning.

Hattiesburg Paper Exams: Please have your instructor mail them to

University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Online Learning 

ATTN: Vanessa McCullum
118 College Drive #9649
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Gulf Park Paper Exams: Please have your instructor email them to GPTestingCenterFREEMississippi.

Application Links:

• Application for Non-USM Students-H’burg
  
  • Link to LATE FEE page
• Application for Non-USM Students-Gulf Park
  • Link to LATE FEE page 

 

Virtual Proctoring Within Canvas

Southern Miss is partnering with ProctorU® to assist you in your proctoring needs for your online classes. This provides another option for distance students who can’t meet at a proctoring center. Scheduling appointments is done through your Canvas course. 

1. System requirements for ProctorU includes access to a high speed Internet connection, built in or external working, webcam and microphone. More detailed Equipment Requirements
2. Pricing for ProctorU is
   • "Live Premium" $19.80 for the first hour and $11.00 for each additional hour plus tax.
3. Scheduling must be complete one (1) day (24 hours) prior to the end of the exam. If you are scheduling less than 24 hours in advance, you must select the “On-Demand” scheduling option at an extra cost.
4. Scheduling a virtual proctor should be done through the Canvas course rather than the ProctorU website.
5. Students will be required to Download the Guardian Secure Browser. • How to Download, Install, and Uninstall the Guardian Browser

 

Before considering proctoring you must read the University's Proctoring Policy.

Faculty members must provide necessary proctoring information to students including cost, exam dates and on-campus testing information.

Please email Vanessa%20McCullum for inquiries.

FIRST DATE FOR PROCTORED EXAMS
No proctored exams are to be scheduled or required before the third (3rd) week of the class during fall and spring semesters. No proctored exam should be scheduled before the second (2nd) week for summer semester. This time period is needed for students to submit their applications for examination by proctor, and for identifying and approving proctors, and the verification of exam dates.

DEADLINE FOR EXAM DOCUMENTS AND DATES TO PROCTOR
The Office of Online Learning proctoring services no longer accept paper-based exams. The Office of Online Learning offers assistance in the process of creating exams and setting up proctor passwords in Canvas. If you need assistance, please contact Susan Rayborn at 601.266.6589.

All instructors must submit a password/instruction document(s) for each online exam(s) no later that the tenth (10th) working day of the semester. The password/instruction document should include the date(s) the exam is to be given, time allotted to take the exam, navigation to the exam and any instructions as to what students may have with them during the exam. If you would like a sample document, one can be provided to you by the proctor.

ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS
Instructors should designate a date, time, and classroom location for their exam to be offered on-campus, administered by you, and advise their students of this information.

The Office of Online Learning will provide proctoring services for on-campus or local students in the case of an emergency or if a class or work schedule conflicts with the time the exam is scheduled with you, the instructor.

These students will be charged a $10 processing fee and are subject to the late fee if applicable. This same service is offered for our Southern Miss Gulf Coast students at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, MS.

ONLINE STUDENTS
Students who are online are responsible for locating an appropriate proctor. All online students will submit their application to the proctor in the Office of Online Learning for approval and processing.

STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
It is the responsibility of the faculty member to provide modified instructions for students with disability accommodations. These accommodations must be met when students are taking an exam. Students can choose to be proctored through the Office of Disability

 

Located on the second floor (east) of Scianna Hall, the College of Business and Economic Development Testing Center can accommodate over 80 business students.

NOTE: This free proctoring service is available for business students only.

Learn more here. 

 

To schedule an exam with the Student Accessibility Services (SAS), you must be registered with us and have Alternative Testing Accommodations. 

SAS recommends that students schedule exams at least two (2) business days in advance. This is to ensure testing space and exam availability. For students testing at the Gulf Park location, you must allow a minimum of four (4) days before the requested examination date,

Learn more at the Student Accessibility Services (SAS). 

 

All USM students, regardless of location, will be charged the $10 proctoring fee per exam. Payment is due at the time the application is submitted.

If you use a testing center, there may be separate proctor fees associated with that particular site. In this case, it is the student’s responsibility to pay those fees.

The same guidelines apply for Non-USM students in need of proctored exams. It is up to the student to contact their education institution if proctoring services are required. Our office does not contact them for you. The fee for Non-USM students is $20 per exam. The late fee is $30.

Pricing for ProctorU is $19.80 for the first hour and $11.00 for each additional hour.

System requirements for ProctorU include access to a high speed Internet connection and a webcam.

Office of Online Learning Hattiesburg + Gulf Park Campus Fees:

$10 per exam (USM student)
$20 per exam (non-USM student)
$30 late fee 

ProctorU Fees:

$19.80 first hour
$11 each additional hour