Mizzou Academy is committed to providing fair and meaningful assessments that reflect student learning and mastery of essential course concepts and skills. Most grade 8-12 courses require proctored exams to promote a consistent and equitable testing environment. During these proctored exams, an impartial proctor supervises the testing process, helping to ensure academic integrity and a reliable assessment experience for all students. Note: Courses for students in grades K-7 do not have proctored exams.
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Proctoring FAQs
When should I request a proctor?
You may request a proctoring session once your exam is unlocked in Canvas, usually after completing all preceding modules. Proctoring sessions cannot be scheduled for unlocked exams (except for Advanced Placement exams).
Who may proctor my exam?
You are responsible for selecting and requesting a proctor for each proctored exam. You may use Mizzou Academy Proctoring Services or an external proctor approved by Mizzou Academy. Mizzou Academy does not require the same proctor for every exam.
How long does the proctoring approval process take?
Once you submit a request, Mizzou Academy’s Proctoring Coordinator reviews and processes requests in the order they are received and will respond within one to two business days.
Note: If you request an external proctor for the first time, allow 7-10 business days for processing. New proctors require verification before receiving exam passwords; this ensures that all proctors meet Mizzou Academy’s standards for maintaining exam integrity.
What technical requirements are needed for taking an exam?
Only computers (PCs, Macs, Chromebooks) are permitted during Mizzou Academy proctored exams.
Access to mobile devices and tablets is strictly prohibited during the exam. They are not allowed to be used on exams under any circumstances.
You are responsible for ensuring that your chosen computer can access the Zoom URL required for the exam. Before the session begins, you must resolve any issues related to firewalls or security settings that could prevent using the camera, screen sharing, or remote control features for proctoring.
What materials are allowed during a proctored exam? Our exams all allow a personal whiteboard/dry-erase board and a marker for notes. (See example here.) After completing your exam, you will need to wipe your board clean in front of the proctor. Scrap paper and calculators are allowed only on exams that state these materials are permissible.
Proctoring Options
Mizzou Academy Proctoring Services (preferred): Mizzou Academy proctored exams are supervised by faculty and staff. Because of high demand, appointment availability may be limited; students are encouraged to schedule their proctoring sessions at least one week in advance to ensure they can secure a convenient time.
- Mizzou Academy offers proctoring services Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 9 PM (Central Time) and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM (Central Time). All exams must be completed by the end of the proctoring hours.
Proctoring appointments are scheduled based on the time allowed for each exam, including any accommodations previously approved by Mizzou Academy. Please note that proctoring services are not offered during university holidays, winter break, or Mizzou Academy’s intersessions in January and July.
- Please request a proctoring session as soon as your exam is unlocked in Canvas by submitting the Proctoring Services Request Form. This form will also process a $25 proctoring fee payment.
- Mizzou Academy does not offer same-day or next-day sessions. If you urgently need a proctoring session, please contact the Mizzou Academy Proctoring Coordinator at mizzouacademyproctoring@missouri.edu to see if special assistance is possible.
- Scheduling requests are reviewed every business day and processed in order of receipt.
- If the exam is unlocked in Canvas, you will receive an email from Mizzou Academy with a link to schedule your session through Calendly.
- Calendly requires the student’s email address and phone number to share the session confirmation and Zoom link needed for the exam.
- Calendly will only show available slots at least three (3) business days in the future.
- If the exam is locked when you submit your request, your proctoring session cannot be scheduled yet. We will process your request once the exam is unlocked.
- Exception: Advanced Placement exams are processed at the time of the request.
- Once a proctoring session is reserved in Calendly, a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join will be sent to the email address used to reserve in Calendly.
- Appointments can be canceled or rescheduled up to one (1) business day prior to the scheduled session without financial penalty. Please contact the Mizzou Academy Proctoring Coordinator at mizzouacademyproctoring@missouri.edu to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
- Missed appointments are not eligible for a credit or refund. Missing three scheduled appointments may result in being ineligible for Mizzou Academy’s proctoring services.
- If the exam is unlocked in Canvas, you will receive an email from Mizzou Academy with a link to schedule your session through Calendly.
- Please use the following checklist to prepare for your scheduled proctoring session:
- Prepare Your Testing Device
- Only computers (PC, Mac, Chromebooks) are allowed for Mizzou Academy proctored exams. Mobile devices and tablets are not permitted for proctored exams.
- Ensure your computer can access the Zoom link provided for your session.
- Before your exam, resolve any firewall or security settings that could block Zoom’s camera, screen sharing, or remote control features. (If the proctor cannot see you and your entire desktop with remote control enabled, your exam cannot be proctored.)
- Prepare Yourself
- Before the exam begins, use the restroom and get a drink. Once the exam starts, you must remain in the camera’s view for the entire duration of the exam.
- Locate Your Testing Area
- Choose a quiet, private location for your exam. It’s highly recommended to be alone in the room, if possible.
- Prepare Your Testing Area
- Remove all materials and devices that are not permitted for your exam.
- Place your mobile device beyond arm’s reach.
- Proctors will ask you to pan your camera to show your immediate surroundings and ensure no unauthorized materials are present.
- If you are taking the exam on a bed, you will be asked to remove all bedding before the exam can begin.
- Accessing Your Exam
- Join your Zoom session five (5) minutes before your scheduled exam time.
- External Proctoring Services: You may find an external proctor in your local area for your Mizzou Academy exam. To do so, submit the required information through our External Proctor Request form.
- Please review the Registering a Proctor section below for eligibility information.
- Before submitting your request, you must confirm that your preferred proctor is willing and able to monitor the exam.
- External proctors must be approved by Mizzou Academy before exam passwords will be released to them.
- Please allow 7-10 days for processing new external proctor information. This timeline is dependent upon timely responses from the proctor.
- If you cannot arrange for a test proctor under the conditions given above, contact our Proctoring Team at (573) 884-3974 or mizzouacademyproctoring@missouri.edu for help.
- Prepare Your Testing Device
External Proctoring FAQs
May I change my proctor?
- If you would like to change your proctor, please contact Mizzou Academy. Passwords for exams are sent directly to your proctor. If you change your proctor, the previous password will become invalid and the new approved proctor will receive a replacement exam password.
Typically Eligible Proctor Candidates
For students who indicated an affiliate on their course Registration, as long as there is no familial relation, the following are suggested candidates:
- Academic or guidance counselors
- Superintendents or school administrators
- School teachers
- School librarians
- Athletic coaches
For students who do not have a current working relationship with a local school and are not able to make arrangements with one of the above, the following are suggested candidates:
- professional librarians
- embassy education offices
- military base or station education offices
- testing center administrators
- Missouri Extension offices
- college or university testing center administrator
- professional, certified tutors
Ineligible Individuals
- relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, or employers of the student
- military recruiters
- assistant coaches or athletic recruiters
- unaccredited personal tutors
- anyone with a relationship to the student that may result in a conflict of interest in proctoring an exam
Required Information and Eligibility
The student will need the following information for the Proctor Verification Form:
- Name of institution
- Name of proctor
- Title of proctor
- Professional emaile-mail of proctor
- Phone for proctor
Potential proctors should ensure they meet the requirements above, and:
- provide appropriately configured technology
- be at least 21 years of age
- be able to proctor on-site at an educational facility
- provide a professionally affiliated email address (personal emails not accepted: i.e. Hotmail, Gmail, etc.)
What happens during the exam?
- Students must bring their photo ID to the testing site. It must be in English and either be government-issued or issued by the affiliation listed on the student’s Tiger Portal.
- After verifying the student’s ID, the proctor will unlock the exam using the password, review the exam instructions with the student, and monitor the student and computer screen while the student is taking the exam.
- Proctors will also read exam instructions regarding approved testing aids and resources prior to giving exams.
What rules and requirements are in place during the exam?
- Proctors should maintain a full view of the monitor to ensure that only the exam is accessed by the student. Proctors are responsible for appropriately documenting and reporting cases of incomplete testing and other incidents, including questions regarding possible breaches of academic integrity.
- Students must follow rules regarding academic integrity:
- Students are not permitted access to mobile phones, tablets, or other personal electronic devices during the exam, unless they are allowed per exam instructions.
- Further, students may not take the exam with unauthorized books, notes, or reference aids of any kind unless specifically stated on the exam instructions in the proctor letter.
- Access to the online course lessons and search engines such as Google, etc., is NOT permitted. Visiting unauthorized web sites at any time during the testing period is considered cheating and may result in failure of the course.
- Receiving assistance from any person during an exam is considered cheating and should be reported to the Principal of Mizzou Academy.
All such breaches in exam security should be reported to Mizzou Academy.
- Students may not leave the testing site with any notes taken during the completion of the exam.
- Documented IEP and 504 testing accommodations will apply to Mizzou Academy exams; however, Mizzou Academy must be notified of special accommodations before the exam request is received or your proctor may not allow you to proceed with the exam.
- The student must remain under the supervision of the proctor for the entire duration of the exam. If the student elects to have a parent, friend, or chaperone present along with the proctor, they may do so as long as the student does not interact with that person during the exam.
- Proctors are NOT ALLOWED to give out exam passwords or copies of the exam to anyone.