RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS

Independent Study, they can apply to be a proctor on our website at is.byu.edu/support/educators/ testing-proctoring.

Paper Exams

Some courses have exams that require students to show their work or write answers on paper. These typically include math courses and certain World Languages courses but may include other types of courses. Check your course syllabus to see if your exams are only available on paper.

If you need or want paper exams, please plan for shipping time to receive the exam and mail it back to BYU Independent Study. When you request a paper exam in your course, it will be shipped to your local proctor, who will then administer the exam at the certified testing center where they work. If you are enrolled in a course that requires paper exams and you cannot find a local proctor location, please call us at (800) 914-8931 for assistance.

Grading

Online exams that do not include any instructor-graded sections are graded upon submission. For mailed paper exams, submission occurs on the day we receive the completed exam in our office.

Exams with instructor-graded sections are given to instructors on the day of submission. From that date, instructors are given up to 10 business days to grade your exam.

Exams taken online with Examity must also be reviewed after they have been submitted. Please allow up to 3 business days after submission for online exam grades to process.

Exam Retakes

Most courses will allow one exam retake for a $15 fee. Because not all courses offer an exam retake option, please refer to your course syllabus or course policies to make sure your course allows exam retakes. Retakes (if available) must be requested within 30 days of the original exam grade posting. Paper retakes must be taken and returned within 30 days of the retake exam request. All exam retakes must be submitted by the course expiration date.

Completion Deadlines

All assignments and coursework must be completed before you request your final exam. Please plan to take your final by at least three weeks before any deadlines (e.g., end of a semester) to ensure your final exam is graded well before your deadline.