Have you been told you need to have an exam proctored? Proctored exams are tests that are given and supervised by a proctor to make sure everything is fair and secure. The proctor’s job is to confirm the taker's identity, watch over the exam process and ensure that rules are followed, much like a teacher monitoring a classroom during a test.
Because the exam needs to be supervised, it may be given in-person at testing center or could be issued online and monitored with special software. It all depends on the type of exam being given and the institution requiring it. The goal is to prevent cheating and create a level playing field for everyone taking the exam. In short, a proctored exam helps guarantee that your results truly reflect your own knowledge and effort. Examples of proctored exams include important major course exams for colleges or universities (midterms/finals), professional certifications (like insurance, IT), licensing exams or high-stakes job candidate assessments
Check out these resources to learn more about scheduling time for a proctored exam.
Public Libraries
Visit your library's website to see if they offer free or scheduled proctoring services.
Douglas County Libraries, opens a new window
- DCL offers limited services at two branches: Castle Rock, opens a new window and Lone Tree, opens a new window.
- This is a free service.
- To request test proctoring, fill out the form on the DCL Proctoring Guidelines, opens a new window webpage.
Broomfield Library, opens a new window
- Broomfield Library offers exam proctoring services for library customers with proof of Colorado residency.
- This is a free service.
- Register for a proctored exam on the Exam Proctoring, opens a new window webpage.
Louisville Public Library, opens a new window
- Residents of Louisville or Superior who are public library card holders can arrange to have their exams proctored at the Louisville Public Library, opens a new window.
- One week advance notice is required, and proctoring services are subject to staff availability.
- This is a free service.
- To schedule an appointment, call 303-335-4815.
Community College Locations
Community College of Denver Testing Center, opens a new window
- Located on the Auraria campus in downtown Denver, the CCD Testing center offers proctoring services for students enrolled in distance learning courses at other universities.
- Fees vary, starting at $30 for a 2-hour proctoring session, and are based on the time required for the test and the format of the test itself.
- To schedule an appointment, call 303-556-3810. Note that all exams must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
Community College of Aurora, opens a new window
- The CCA Testing Center, opens a new window serves as a professional testing and certification site for first-responders, active-duty military members and their families, and the greater Aurora community.
- The CCA Testing Center provides on-site test administration and proctoring for CLEP and DSST exams, opens a new window at Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB). Active-duty military personnel, their spouses, and Department of Defense civilian employees can take exams for free at BSFB.
- For further information and pricing on other exams, call (303) 360-4948 or email testing@ccaurora.edu, opens a new window
Front Range Community College, opens a new window
- Front Range Community College has testing centers, opens a new window located at their Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster campuses. They offer a variety of tests to both students and the community.
- All tests are by appointment only and require a government-issued photo ID or current Wolf Card.
- Proctor fees apply and will depend on the exam.
- For further information, you can contact the specific campus locations or Front Range Community College.
Red Rocks Community College Assessment Center
- The Assessment Center at Red Rocks Community College offers proctoring services for students from other institutions. The center is located on the Lakewood Campus, opens a new window.
- All appointment-based exams must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Same day scheduled or walk-in proctored test will be accepted only if the schedule allows.
- The fee is $25 per test for the first 2 hours and $10 for each additional hour. The fee for walk-in or same day scheduled tests is $50.
- Call 303-914-6720 or email RRCC.AssessmentCenter@rrcc.edu, opens a new window to schedule an appointment.
Other Colorado Locations
Sylvan Learning Centers, opens a new window
- Offered at three Denver locations, opens a new window.
- Please schedule an appointment 2 weeks in advance.
- Exams may be proctored for a fee of $50.
- Call 303-300-2522 or email lisa@coloradosylvan.com, opens a new window in order to schedule an appointment.
AcuSkill Training and Testing Center, opens a new window
- AcuSkill, opens a new window is a local testing and education center located in Colorado Springs. They proctor for various companies, colleges, and universities.
- Proctor Fees start at $25 for the first hour and then $10 per hour after that for the majority of the exams.
- Contact (719) 232-0932 for more information.
International IT Solutions
International IT Solutions is an international organization that oversees multiple proctored testing services, all of which are listed below.
Pearson Vue – Authorized Testing Centers, opens a new window
- A free, international referral service that helps you locate a testing center, opens a new window or find online testing accommodations for a wide variety of different exams.
- You will need to contact the specific testing center for availability and fees.
- A free, international referral service that helps you find a testing location, opens a new window and offers helpful testing resources and 24/7 chat support.
- You will need to contact the specific testing center for availability and fees.
General Educational Development (GED), opens a new window
- A GED testing service that helps you through the process of studying for, scheduling, opens a new window, and finding a location for GED testing.
- Scheduling a test requires creating an account. Testing fees and options will vary by state.
- Reach out to them through their contact webpage, opens a new window for questions.
- A proctored testing provider for a wide variety of fields. They offer a search tool, opens a new window to help you find your specific test program. You can then access PSI test taker guides, information on in-person and online testing services, PSI-hosted testing locations, fees and booking options for that test.
- Scheduling a test requires creating an account. Fees will depend on the test.
- Reach out to them through their contact webpage, opens a new window for questions.
National College Testing Association, opens a new window
- The NCTA runs the NCTA Proctoring Network (NPN), a free referral service meant to help students who are testing away from their campuses and others just seeking a professional testing location with finding a proctored testing location, opens a new window.
- Fees will vary by test and location.
- Call them at 608-581-5068 or email them at info@ncta-testing.org, opens a new window for questions.
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