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Proctored Exams

Park University requires that a proctored final examination be taken by students, in person, during the last week of instruction for all Online undergraduate level courses. Online graduate courses may have a proctored final exam or a project due at the discretion of the instructor and the academic department.

Students are responsible for arranging a proctor for their final exam(s). Students can access the Park University Online Proctor Request form, https://proctor.park.edu to request their proctor beginning week 2 of the term. A photo identification will be required by the proctor prior to students receiving the exam.

  • At the time of the exam, it is the student's responsibility to thoroughly read and follow all instructions prior to beginning the exam.
  • Students may NEVER use a personal computer or a computer they have accessed previously.
  • Proctors will closely monitor all test takers.
  • Students may NEVER keep or make copies of the final exam and may not leave the testing room prior to the end of the exam unless closely supervised.
  • Any/all violations of the Park University proctor or student conduct policies will be investigated and appropriate sanctions levied.
  • Proctors must provide "official" business phone numbers and Email addresses. Personal phone and Email contacts will not be accepted.
  • If the student has purchased an e-book as the course textbook, it is the student's responsibility to bring all or part of the e-book in printed form to the proctored final exam session to be used if the final is "open-book".

Proctored exams must be taken at a Park University Campus Center with the following exceptions:

  1. Students who live or work more than a 60 minute drive from a Park University Campus Center may request an alternative proctor/location. Please note: Students may be asked to provide proof of residency and to demonstrate their location in relation to a Campus Center. Violating this policy may result in failing the final exam.
  2. Students with a documented temporary or permanent disability may request accommodations that allow an alternative proctor/location. All disabilities must first be documented with the Academic Support Center.
Acceptable Alternative Proctor Sites: List of Potential Proctors:
College or University ** Accredited College or University Faculty/Testing Center Administrators
Public Library Certified Librarian
US Embassy US Embassy Official

US Military Bases

Testing Control Officer/Unit Education Officer

  (Master Sergeants can be used only if they are the head of the testing or education center.)

Military students in remote areas Commissioned Officers (other than in your chain of command)
Alternative Sites are limited to this list unless pre-approved by your course instructor and Park University Administration

Excluded from approval as proctors:

  • Family/Relatives (this includes extended family and in-laws).
  • Employers/Supervisors/Chain of Command/Co-workers (This includes anyone within the same school district, college/university system, or company).
  • Neighbors
  • Friends or other students
  • Clergy
  • Adjunct Faculty Members (unless the faculty member is your current online instructor)
  • K-12 Schools
  • Certified K-12 Librarians

** Find a testing center at a local college or university. Any fees associated with a non-Park proctor are the responsibility of the student.

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