Proctoring Policy

Purpose

In an effort to ensure a secure and quality online testing environment, Minnesota State Community and Technical College has established guidelines and procedures for internal and external proctoring services.

Definitions

Student/Examinee

The individual taking the exam

Staff/Proctor

The individual identified to initiate and supervise the student/examinee during the exam

Faculty/Examiner

The individual providing the examination information/perimeters and to whom the exam result will be returned.

Policy

Proctoring services are available to enrolled Minnesota State Community and Technical College students on each of the four campuses at no cost.

Proctoring services are available to enrolled Minnesota State system students for an online or distance education course at no cost.

If the student and/or faculty choose to utilize approved remote proctoring services, a fee may apply.
Proctoring services are available for a fee to all other students or community members.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College will only proctor exams during regular business hours and when the identified site proctor, or designee, is available. The College will make reasonable efforts to provide all necessary proctoring needs. If the proctoring request exceed staff/proctor or facility capabilities, the students/examinee will be directed to alternate proctoring options.

Associated Policies and Procedures

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Proctoring Procedure