What are proctored exams?
Proctored exams are supervised exams. Check your course syllabus to find out if any of your exams require a proctor.
How do I arrange to take a proctored exam?
The following options may be available to you for taking a proctored exam. Be sure to confirm with the instructor of your course to verify which options are supported in your course.
- Through Honorlock, which is the sole FIU-approved virtual proctoring software. Starting on January 1, 2026, FIU will cover the cost of all Honorlock proctored exams for credit students within the Academic Canvas environment.
- At an approved proctoring center, which you can find through the National College Testing Association.
- On the FIU campus (typically the Modesto Maidique Campus).
Student Responsibilities
It is the student’s responsibility to review their course syllabus and be aware of exam dates, times, and the instructor’s selected proctoring method (virtual or in-person) in order to make appropriate arrangements.
The course syllabus will indicate whether exams will be administered using a virtual proctoring solution (e.g., Honorlock) or require in-person proctoring at an approved testing center. This determination is made by the instructor and will inform whether a student must use a physical testing center. Students are responsible for verifying directly with the testing center any associated fees.
Students taking exams through Honorlock should refer to their course instructions for details regarding setup and testing procedures. Honorlock is the sole FIU-approved virtual proctoring software. Beginning January 1, 2026, FIU covers the cost of all Honorlock-proctored exams for credit students within the Academic Canvas environment.
Students required to take an exam at an approved proctoring center must:
- Notify their instructor once they have identified an approved proctoring center.
- Complete and submit the Proctoring Center Request form to their instructor (available in the course navigation in Canvas). If the form is not visible, students should contact their instructor directly. Approval is required.
- Provide the exam schedule to the selected proctoring center.
- Ensure the proctoring center can administer the exam within the instructor’s designated testing window.
- Confirm the proctoring center has the necessary technology to support the exam requirements.
- Pay any applicable fees charged by the proctoring center.