Exam Proctoring

Some DE classes require occasional visits to campus for exams or meetings. If you live outside Houston, you can ask the instructor for permission to have the exams proctored at a location in your area. The instructor may decide to work out the proctoring arrangements with the student, or contact DE Student Services to request assistance in arranging proctoring at a location suitable for the student.

Before you Enroll

You must have written permission from your instructor stating your exams can be proctored at an off-campus location. The best time to get permission is before you enroll in the class. Some instructors will NOT allow students to take exams at an off-campus location. Therefore, it is prudent to find out before enrolling to avoid eventually needing to drop the course. Permission can be granted via e-mail.

Proctoring Procedures

• Forward the instructor's permission to DE Student Services at DEServices@uh.edu.
• Also, send the names of at least three exam locations in your area with their phone numbers and website addresses. Some examples are colleges, libraries, or testing centers. If you submit the name of a university that has multiple campuses (e.g. UH, UH–Downtown), please specify which campus you prefer.
• After you submit the list of exam locations, the DE Student Services staff will contact each one to confirm the available services and gather any other important information. If more than one location offers proctoring services, you will make the final decision on where you'd like to take your exams. If you already know that your preferred location offers proctoring services and is available to proctor your exam, you only need to submit contact information for that site.

Finalizing Arrangements

• Call and/or e-mail the assigned proctor to schedule an appointment to take your exam.
• Send an e-mail reminder of the upcoming exam to the DE Student Services staff member.
• Be prepared to pay any proctoring fees. While many institutions, such as libraries, don’t charge for proctoring services, others may charge a fee ranging from $5-$25, which is due the date of the exam.
• The proctor will then return the completed exam.

Note: If you are unable to come to campus for an exam due to a disability, contact the Center for Students with DisABILITIES.