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ProctorU FAQs for Students
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ProctorU is the virtual proctoring service that is strictly reserved for students of online courses. Only the instructor of the course can request the use of ProctorU. If your instructor is allowing the use of ProctorU, you will find the University's Proctoring Services module in your Canvas course. You must read the information provided there and click ProctorU on the course menu to begin the process of scheduling your appointment with a proctor.
USM and ProctorU are in partnership to provide an alternate means of being proctoring. USM does not control ProctorU.
The cost to students is $19.80 for the first hour plus $11.00 per hour for the duration of the exam your instructor has allowed. The cost will face a yearly increase.
Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions below. ProctorU provides the their own list of Frequently Asked Questions.
You can review the information in your course under the module, USM Proctoring Services. Read Proctored Exams Policies, Services & Costs.
If you are a student in one of the College of Business programs you can be proctored through the Testing Center.
Use the course ProctorU link on the course menu in your Canvas course. Everything you need is provided under that link.
When you click the ProctorU link in your course, you will be asked to set up account. Once you have set up your ProctorU account, you will find you can schedule a proctoring session. You will also see that you can test your computer and download the Guardian browser. The "Have Questions?" section provides answers to commonly asked questions.
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will find it listed under the ProctorU link. You'll be able to access your scheduled session through the link.
Do not create a ProctorU account through the ProctorU website.