Syllabus TEMPLATE for Proctoring
Instructors are encouraged to copy and paste the below proctoring information into your syllabus.
The academic integrity and conduct policies follow the home institution of the student. UNC Online (UNCO) does not have separate academic integrity and conduct policies. However, under the authority of the MoU, signed by all the UNC System Provosts, UNCO may limit or suspend access to UNCO proctoring services to any student who causes a substantial disruption, or who poses a threat to the safety of others in the proctoring community while participating in UNCO proctoring. UNCO shall report any such limitation or suspension to the student’s home institution.
University academic integrity and conduct policies apply to proctored exams. Students can review the univeristy’s academic integrity policy by visiting [INSERT YOUR CAMPUS’ LINK HERE].
- Students must schedule proctored exam appointments by visiting UNC Online.
- Students can learn how to schedule exam appointments by following the steps here.
If a proctor charges a fee, students are responsible for paying the fee. Please note: Proctors fees have limitations per UNC Online's Licensing Agreement.
NOTE: When students register for UNC Online courses, an alert about proctoring fees is posted by the campus - this is a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) requirement. For example, ECU students see the following message when they register for UNC Online courses: There may be additional fees associated with Distance Education courses for verification of student identity for proctored examinations.
Proctored Appointment Requirements:
In-Person Proctoring Locations: Required Materials for Every Appointment
- Any materials authorized for use by your instructor, as stated in UNC Online. Your proctor will also have your instructor's authorized materials available.
- Students must present a valid/legible photo ID before each appointment.
- No hats. No hoods. (Exceptions for religious observance)
- For In-Person Proctoring Locations: Personal laptops are NOT permitted during exam appointments (unless otherwise stated in exam instructions, and then, only, if the proctor can provide CLOSE AND CONSTANT EXAM SUPERVISION, per their UNCO proctor license). NOTE: Libraries are prohibited from allowing students to use their personal laptop to take an exam, under any circumstances, because libraries cannot provide close and constant exam supervision.
- Electronic devices are NOT permitted during exam appointments. No cell phones, smart watches, headphones, etc. Cell phones may not be used as calculators or as a method of accessing e-books. Students must leave cell phones at home, in a locked car, or in the care of the proctor.
WebCam Proctor - Examity: Required Materials for Every Appointment
- Any materials authorized for use by your instructor, as stated in UNC Online. Your proctor will also have your instructor's authorized materials available.
- Students must present a valid/legible photo ID before each appointment.
- No hats. No hoods. (Exceptions for religious observance)
- A reflective device, such as a mirror or cell phone, to show your monitor/computer and space in front of you.
- For WebCam Proctor (Examity) appointments: Students can use their laptop.
- Students must open either Task Manager or Force Quit any virtual machine application(s) to show that no other applications are running on the student's computer.
- No cell phones, smart watches, headphones, etc. Cell phones may not be used as calculators or as a method of accessing e-books. Students must leave cell phones at home, in a locked car, or in the care of the proctor.
Students can view detailed exam scheduling how to’s and other student-relevant FAQ's by visiting https://unconline.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/200833493-UNC-Online-Proctoring-Students