Before Exam Prep

Follow this step-by-step process to prepare yourself for your exam.

1) Sign Up
Create a Test-Taker ProctorU Account.
Your institution may be integrated with our platform in a way that would change the process outlined below. If this is the case, instructions for creating accounts are usually sent directly from your institution.

2) Download the Guardian Browser
Make sure you Download and Install the Guardian Browser. You can find out where to download Guardian and how to install it within the linked article.
If your exam or program does not use the Guardian Browser and instead uses the Guardian Extension, you can ignore this step. You will be prompted to install the Guardian Extension when you begin your exam.

3) Scheduling
If you will have a live human-proctored launch, you’ll need to Schedule Your Exam.
If your exam launch will be automated, you do not need to schedule an appointment and may take your exam at any time through your learning management system (such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) or your test delivery platform.

4) Check Your Equipment
Test Your Equipment to make sure your hardware is compatible with ProctorU.

5) Find an Acceptable Space to Take Your Exam
The environment needs to be quiet, well-lit, and away from other people. The workspace area needs to be free of all materials other than Materials Allowed During Your Exam. Using a hard surface for a workspace is required; beds or couches are not permitted.

6) Become Familiar with Materials Required for Your Exam
Review the List of Required Materials you will need to begin your exam. The linked article also provides guidance for determining whether you will be permitted any outside resources during your exam.

7) Coordinate Accommodations with Your Instructor or Exam Facilitator
If you require any special accommodations such as additional time, additional breaks, etc., you’ll need to Follow these Guidelines prior to your exam day.