ACADEMIC OUTREACH

Exams

All courses include a final exam, and most include one or several midterm exams. All exams are monitored by a proctor to ensure exam security and integrity.

Most exams are available in an online format (through Examity, our online proctoring software), but a few courses include exams in a paper-based format (where exams are mailed to a local proctor and then mailed back to BYU Independent Study for grading). See your course syllabus for details.

Taking an Exam

Follow these steps to take an exam:

J Request your exam from the exam page within your course. If you are requesting a final exam, make sure you have completed all previous course requirements. J Choose Examity as your online proctor (if available), or select a local proctor. J If using Examity, schedule an appointment. If using a local proctor, contact them to make an appointment. J Meet with your local proctor or log in to Examity at your scheduled time to take your exam. After you have completed the exam, the proctor returns the exam to Independent Study for processing and grading. Make sure to complete all coursework, including exams, before the course expiration date.

Online Proctor (Examity)

When you request an exam with online proctoring, you can take the exam at home and as your schedule allows. Make sure you have a clean testing space, as the online proctor will require you to use your computer camera to show your space to ensure that no cheating can take place.

After you have requested your exam with Examity, you will receive an email with a link and instructions for creating your profile and scheduling your appointment. You must schedule your exam time at least 24 hours in advance. For more help with Examity, visit is.byu.edu/testing.

Local Proctor

A local proctor is an educator or testing center in your area who has already been certified to administer exams. We strongly encourage you to contact your local proctor and confirm with them that they are able to administer your exam before you request it. Local proctors’ availability may vary, and some may charge extra fees.

If you are already working with an educator who is willing to proctor but is not certified with BYU