SCHEDULE A NETMATH EXAM WITH PROCTORU

ProctorU exams for UIUC courses will require use of the Guardian Secure Browser. Updated information for Record+ test takers, information for Review+ test takers, information for Live+ test takers. 

Step 1: Create Your ProctorU User Account

  1. If this is your first time scheduling an exam with ProctorU, click the Sign Up link on the University of Illinois ProctorU portal page to create a new user account and ProctorU log-in/password.
  2. Fill out all the other fields on the account creation page. Your Username can be any name you choose. Choose a name you will easily remember (perhaps the first part of your email address before the @ symbol).
  3. Accept the Terms of Service.
  4. Click the Create Account button to create your account.
  5. After your account is created you will be sent a confirmation email. Confirm your account by following the link in the email.
  6. Download the Guardian Browser for taking your exams.
  7. Test your equipment before your exam day to make sure your equipment is compatible with the ProctorU system.

Step 2: Test your equipment

  1. Download the Guardian Browser for taking your exams. If you haven't already.
  2. Check the Technical Requirements for Online Proctored Exam to make sure you have the right computer equipment.
  3. Test your system’s equipment using the ProctorU System Test before your exam date.
  4. Be sure that you have created and accessed your University of Illinois Box account. Instructions can be found at: Instructions for Using Box. 
  5. Login (with your UIUC email) to your Nexus dashboard at: https://nexus.netmath.illinois.edu/dashboard Once there you will do a Box verification process to make sure your Box account is set up properly. You must complete the Box account verification before your exam can be accessed! 
  6. Verify your Box account (if displayed) on your student dashboard at: https://nexus.netmath.illinois.edu/ 

Step 3: Schedule Your Exam (Academic Year Students)

NOTE: This process is only for courses that use ProctorU's Live+ or Review+ service lines for Academic Year courses.
  1. If you are scheduling an Academic Year student exam go to your Nexus dashboard at nexus.netmath.illinois.edu to schedule your exam (Do not use the 'Schedule New Session' button on your ProctorU account page). Use the exam links located on the lower portion of your Nexus dashboard page (i.e. 'Exam 1 Schedule via ProctorU Review+ or in-person proctoring'). You will directed to an Exam Invitation to your specific exam.
    1. Watch this video if you are using an Exam Invitation for scheduling.
    2. Select “Sign in and Accept with Existing User Account,” and sign in to your ProctorU account. Note: refer to Step 1 above If you do not have an existing ProctorU account.
    3. Once you have signed in, select “Accept Invitation and schedule exam now.”
    4. On the scheduling page, customize the date and time you want to take your exam.
    5. When the date and time populate, press the “Schedule” button.
    6. Exams fees proctored through ProctorU will be covered by NetMath. Unless, If you schedule only 72 hours in advance you will incur a $8 fee from ProctorU; if you schedule 24 hours in advance you will incur a $12 fee from ProctorU. (It is recommended  to schedule your exams at least two weeks in advance to secure your preferred time within your testing window. During high-demand testing periods availability may be limited).
    7. Your exam is scheduled when your cart says, “Your Order Was Successful!” and you have scheduled a "Live+" exam.

Step 3: Schedule Your Exam (Summer Session 2 Students)

NOTE: This process is for programs using our Live+ and Record+ service lines for Summer Semester 2 courses.
  1. If you are a Summer Session 2 student you do not need a scheduled appointment and will not use the 'Schedule New Session' button on your ProctorU account page. Sign into Moodle (https://learn.illinois.edu/), Canvas (https://canvas.illinois.edu/) or the appropriate learning management system and follow the directions provided by your course instructor.
  2. Follow the process through either your Nexus dashboard, Moodle, or Canvas system.
  3. Exams fees proctored through ProctorU will be covered by NetMath. Unless, If you schedule only 72 hours in advance you will incur a $8 fee from ProctorU; if you schedule 24 hours in advance you will incur a $12 fee from ProctorU. (It is recommended  to schedule your exams at least two weeks in advance to secure your preferred time within your testing window. During high-demand testing periods availability may be limited).
  4. You will see an exam confirmation page and will receive an email message with your scheduled exam information.

Step 4: What to Expect at Exam Time

Note: Be sure you have set up your Box account (see Step 2 above). You must complete the Box account verification before your exam can be accessed!

ProctorU Exam Process:

1. On the date and time of your exam appointment, login to the University of Illinois ProctorU portal page, A Start button will appear next to your appointment. Click the Start button, and you will be connected to a proctor who will walk you through and set up your exams session and environment with them. 

2. Have your photo ID ready before connecting to your proctor. You will be required to complete a verification process and show your photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID for taking a NetMath exam include your School ID, Driver's License/State ID Card, and Passport ID must be current. Note military Id's are not accepted. See more ProctorU Resources for taking exams: https://pages.meazurelearning.com/he-customer-education-portal

3. After logging in, you will see a countdown to your exam time at the top of the page. Prior to your exam appointment, you may reschedule using the Reschedule button.

4. Once setup and verification is completed you will access the exam by opening your Nexus dashboard at: https://nexus.netmath.illinois.edu/dashboard and click on: 'Proctored Exams (via ProctorU)'. A form will appear and the proctor will enter a password to open your exam. Once the password is entered you will have access to your Exam.

5. Once your timed exam is completed you will be allowed to use your phone or scanner to scan (tips for Scanning Your Exam or assignment: https://netmath.illinois.edu/information/netmath-it-frequently-asked-questions) your exam. Please combine your exam into a single .pdf file for submission or it will delay processing.

6. You will then upload your exam to a link provided on your Nexus Dashboard. If you encounter any issues when submitting your file to Box, you should immediately send a copy of the file to exams@netmath.illinois.edu. (You only need to send an email copy of the exam if there were issues submitting it to the Box link on your Nexus dashboard).

7. You have now completed your exam. Your exam will be graded as quickly as possible and your instructor will communicate feedback with you.