Proctored Exams

Certain online courses offered through Berkeley College Online® require students to take proctored exams to verify student identity and ensure academic integrity.

Berkeley College is required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) and its accrediting body, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), to verify student identities in distance education programs. Such verification includes the use of secure logins and proctored examinations.

Exams must be submitted by students the same day they receive them. Failing to submit or pass an exam will lead to a zero grade or failing grade, respectively, for the exam. This may lead to failing the course. Exams must be visibly monitored using Proctorio except for compliance with required accommodations. For details about your course requirements, please review your syllabus.

What is Proctorio?

Berkeley College Online® uses Proctorio proctoring services. Proctorio online proctoring service allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. Proctorio features automated service which is available 24/7 and does not require scheduling.

How does it work? 

You will need the Proctorio Chrome extension installed for the program to work properly. In advance of taking an exam, students should view the instructions below for Proctorio.

Fees

Berkeley College does not charge proctoring fees for proctored exams. You will not have to pay a fee to use Proctorio.

Before the Exam

Students should test their web camera and microphone before taking the exam. For more information, students should view the support site for Proctorio.

Students should also wear appropriate clothing as the examination session is video recorded.

Exam Rules

Students will need:

  • Government-Issued Photo identification (such as a driver’s license or passport)
  • Materials permitted by your instructor
  • Students must secure a quiet, private setting where there will be no disturbances to the student while taking the examination. Communications with other people of any type, including but not limited to telephone conversations, texting, emailing, chat and video applications are not permitted during the examination session.
  • Breaks are not allowed unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus. When permitted, breaks do not extend the permitted examination time. The use of mobile phones or mobile internet devices of any kind, calculators, tablets, books, software, notes, study aids and other items are prohibited unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus. The webcam and microphone must be functioning throughout the examination.

System Requirements

Proctorio does not work on mobile devices. In order to use Proctorio you will need a computer system which is fully compliant with the Berkeley College Computer Systems and Course Requirements which include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Broadband internet connection
  • Webcam (internal or external)
  • Microphone
  • Windows or Mac Operating System
  • Chrome browser and extension installed
  • Government issued photo ID

Assistance

Students who are experiencing problems or technical issues should contact the Berkeley College Helpdesk at 973-278-5400 ext. 1540 immediately and email forward a copy of their Helpdesk ticket to their course instructor.

Academic Integrity 

Students are required to adhere to Berkeley College Academic Integrity Policy while taking proctored exams.

Privacy

Proctorio has an individual privacy policy. For more information about privacy, students should view the privacy site below for Proctorio.

For further information, students should view the FAQs site below for Proctorio.