Alternative Proctorio Testing

This service is for approved SMC students enrolled in a SMC online course which Proctorio is being used to monitor testing services. 

Note: You must be approved by your instructor to use these services.  DSPS students please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities for alternative testing accommodations. 

Schedule An Appointment

• Your Instructor must submit documentation before you schedule an exam. Please check in with your instructor to make sure they have reached out to the S&E Department before you sign up for testing.  
• Students have the option to sign up for an exam via Zoom or in-person.
  • The in-person options will be administered at the Success and Engagement Center on the main SMC Campus. 
• This is a first come first serve basis. Students who are not able to schedule an appoinment online with the Success and Engagement Center will need to speak to their instructor regarding testing alternatives

• Appointments for Proctorio Alternative Testing services must be completed at least seven (7) days in advance of the anticipated test date

• Students will need to complete a separate request for each exam or test

• Come prepared for your exam
• We will only accept testing through the SMC's Canvas system. Make sure to know your login information and which exam you will be taking  
• If you are late or unable to access the exam due to log in or technology issues, your appointment will end and you will need to speak with your instructor
• Your instructor will have final approval regarding your ability to test on the scheduled date and time. Please speak with your instructor regarding your options

Selecting Your Proctoring Time

• You must select an exam time that matched the closest timeframe to your scheduled exam (1 hr, 1.5 hr, 2,hr, 2.5 hr, or 3hrs, etc). 

• Your exam will be canceled if you schedule for a timeframe that does not meet your testing requirement
• Testing will end at the scheduled time, no exceptions
  
• Seats are limited 
• If you are unable to schedule an appointment during your testing window, you must speak with your instructor to find an alternative testing option.  

During your test, you will need to

• Show proof of government issued identification or verified High School ID prior to testing
• Shut off all electronic devices such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets, iPads, etc and put them away.
• If Zoom testing
  • Have a camera and show your work/desk area and view of room 
  • Be alone in testing room
  • Have computer camera and sound turned on at all times
  • Screen-share if Proctor must enter a password provided by the instructor
• If In-Person testing
  • You must complete your testing in one sitting. You will not be allowed to use any other facilities in the building.
• Have all instructor approved materials on your desk and show them to the proctor
  • No other materials will be allowed on your desk
• Take the exam in one sitting. No breaks allowed
• If you miss your scheduled testing time, are late, or have technical difficulties, we will end the test and your will need to speak with your instructor

Please note: If the student is found cheating, or using unauthorized testing aids, the exam will be stopped immediately, and your instructor will be notified.

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Students Responsibility

It is the student's responsibility to let your instructor know you will be testing with the Success and Engagement Center.  If the faculty confirmation is not received prior to your scheduled appointment, we will have to cancel your appointment and you will be required to speak with your instructor.  

In-Person Testing Location Campus Address and Success and Engagement Center Testing Location

Campus address: 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica Ca, 90405

Test location: The Success and Engagement Center is located on Pico Blvd in the Student Services Building, first floor, across from Financial Aid. 

In-Person testing Directions- where to check-in

Entrance to the Success and Engagement Center will be through the middle North exterior door on the East side of the Student Services building. Students will follow a one-way route and be seating at designated desks.   

Parking Registration Required 

If you plan to park on campus, you will need to register your cars license plate with SMC. Please go to SMC.edu/Parking to register your plate. Parking if free for Spring 2023. If you forget to register your vehicle, you could get a ticket.

SMC Instructor Process

STEP 1: Instructor must identify the students needing to use the Success and Engagement Center (SEC) services during the semester. They will complete the "Proctoring Needs for Alternative Proctorio Testing" form. This form should come from your Department Chair and will need to be submitted once you confirm you are allowing a student to use alternative testing options.  

STEP 2: Student scheduled an appointment with the Success and Engagement Center (SEC). SEC confirms the student has been verified as needing services (reviews Step 1 for completion) 

STEP 3: SEC will email the instructor with information regarding the students scheduled exam time, date, and length. This email will also include the link to the “Allowed Testing Materials and Guideline” form to complete. This document informs the SEC regarding the materials allowed during testing, confirmation of the length of exam, proctor password (if needed), approved test date window, and any additional instructions for test administration. 

PLEASE NOTE: The student must test through their Canvas Shell. The SEC will only be confirming approved testing materials, entering passwords if needed, and monitoring the student during the exam.