Distance & Online Learning

Proctored Testing Available for Online Students

Though courses are web-based, you will need to take some exams in a proctored setting. Proctored testing can occur in the classroom with your instructor, with the ProctorU remote test proctoring service, or at a physical testing facility on-campus or off-campus.

To get started with proctored testing, please follow the steps below:

First, check with your syllabus and/or directly with your instructor on any available testing sessions being offered on a campus. Typically, these on-campus sessions will be held at the instructor's "home campus" or the campus that they tend to spend the most time. Follow the guidelines of your instructor regarding testing and how to attend these sessions.
If you are unable to attend your instructor's testing sessions on-campus, the ProctorU remote test proctoring service is your next option. Through your computer's web cam and high-speed internet connection, you can take your exam wherever you may be, whenever it is convenient for you. As long as you schedule your exam at least three business days in advance of when you would like to take the exam, there is no fee to you; should you schedule with less than three days notice, ProctorU will charge you between $5 and $10 for the privilege of taking the exam with less notice. To schedule your exam and to find out more about the ProctorU service, please visit www.proctoru.com/kent. If you do not see your exam listed on the ProctorU website, please contact your instructor; the ProctorU service is only available for online courses (those that are 100% online, 100% online with set meeting times, or at least 50% online) and your course may not be eligible if it is a traditional face-to-face course. If you are enrolled in an online course and do not see your exam, please ask that your instructor to contact ProctoredTesting@kent.edu to get started with the ProctorU service.
If you are unable to attend your instructor's testing sessions or use the ProctorU service, then you will need to schedule a testing appointment with one of the campus testing centers or with an approved off-campus facility. Please note that on-campus testing centers have limited capacity and testing hours so ProctorU will be your most flexible option for scheduling exams.

For your convenience, we have provided several locations where you can take the exams with a proctor. You are permitted to find your own proctor and location (all costs associated will be your responsibility). However, the proctor and location you select must be approved by the instructor at least five business days prior to the exam date.

Proctor Identification and Approval Form (for proctors outside Kent State University).

What a proctor does:

Verify the identity of the student.
Verify that the student took the exam without use of unauthorized books, notes, or reference aides of any kind.
Remain in the room while the student takes the exam.
Verify that the student did not leave the room during the exam.
Collect all the papers and questions at the conclusion of the exam.
Sign an examination cover sheet verifying that the exam was supervised under the proper conditions, if required by the instructor.
Return the exam to the faculty member per the faculty member's instructions.

A proctor is usually someone who is employed full-time in education. Relatives, direct supervisors, or church leaders are not approved proctors. There are several proctor sites with which Kent State University works; those are listed below. You can also choose an alternate site, but must submit a request to do so five business days prior to the test date--instructions are at the bottom of this page.

How Physical Test Proctoring Works:

You select the proctor site that is most convenient to you, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL THE SITE AND MAKE A RESERVATION FOR TESTING.
1. If you are testing at a Kent State University campus, please have the instructor contact that campus with details of the exam prior to the scheduling of the exam and to authorize the campus to administer the test to you.
2. If you are testing somewhere other than a Kent State University campus, At least five business days before your exam, fill out and submit the online form (.Doc) to notify (KSU or instructor) of your proctoring arrangement. If you are planning to use a proctoring site OTHER than those on the list below, see the bottom of this page for proctor qualifications.
Arrive at the testing location promptly at the scheduled time. Students arriving late may be asked to reschedule their appointments based upon facility resources.
Take the exam at the testing location; the proctor will administer the exam exactly to the directions provided by the instructor. Questions that arise about the exam should be directed to the instructor after the testing has completed.
The exam will be returned to the instructor per the instructions provided by the instructor.

A few things you need to know about proctor sites:

Proctor sites MAY charge fees for their services. The student is responsible for paying all fees for proctoring. We work to provide sites that are free or charge minimal fees. The list below includes the fee charged by the site. If you plan to use an alternate site when you call for an appointment you should ask that site if a fee is charged.
If you have any questions regarding suitable proctors, contact your instructor.

Kent State University Proctor Sites

Location	Details & Testing Times	ID Requirement (one form of ID)
Kent State University @ Kent Office of Continuing and Distance Education Lincoln Building 120 North Lincoln Street Kent, OH 44242 330-672-3100 proctoredtesting@kent.edu	The testing will be by appointment only. No evening or weekend hours available. Limited capacity. Kent State University students should contact proctoredtesting@kent.edu to schedule an appointment for their proctored test at least one week in advance of their test date. Faculty members should use the same email address to send information regarding their tests, computer password for accessing online tests or other information their student will need to know to successfully complete their test. Rescheduling policy: In the event of needing to reschedule an exam, we require 48 hours’ notice (two working business days) to reschedule your exam. While we will attempt to accommodate your request to reschedule, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to reschedule for your desired time based upon our available resources. Rescheduling with less than 48 hours’ notice will be considered a cancellation which will require a full weeks’ notice to reschedule the exam. The proctored testing service will be provided in the Lincoln Building on the Kent Campus. The service is available to any Kent State University student. Students will be required to present a government-issued or Kent State University photo ID to their test proctor when they come to take their test. This service is not available for entire classes of students.	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card CAC
Kent State University @ Ashtabula Library 3300 Lake Rd W Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 440-964-4255	Please schedule an appointment with Teresa Bates by phone 440-964-4255 or email tbates@kent.edu. Mon: 7:30 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5:30 pm Tues: 8 am, 11 am, 3 pm Weds: 8 am, 10 am, 3 pm Thurs: 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm No Walk-ins Non KSU students: $75.00	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ East Liverpool 400 East Fourth Street East Liverpool, OH 43920 330-382-7528	Please schedule an appointment with Debra Woods by phone or email dwoods1@kent.edu. 2 or 3 days in advance Please visit http://www.col.kent.edu/academics/resources/testing_el.cfm. Mon - Thurs after 9:00 am - 3:30 pm by appointment only (Summer hours until 2:00 pm).	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ Geauga 14111 Claridon-Troy Road Burton, OH 44021 440-834-4187 Kent State University Regional Academic Center 2745 Creekside Drive Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-888-6400	Geauga Campus Testing is made by appointment. Walk-ins are not permitted. Please contact us 4-5 days in advance. To schedule appointment, please call Student Services front desk at 440-834-4187 or email Ben Morrison at bmorri11@kent.edu. Testing times: Monday: 5:30pm Tuesday: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. 2^nd Saturday of the Month (2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5,11) at 10:00 a.m. Regional Academic Center Testing is made by appointment. Walk-ins are not permitted. Please contact us 4-5 days in advance. To schedule appointment, please call Student Services front desk at 330-888-6400 or email Jennifer Sayre at jsayre2@kent.edu or Ben Morrison at bmorri11@kent.edu. Testing times: Monday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 1:00pm Fridays: 9:00 a.m. 1^st Saturday of the Month (2/2, 3/2, 4/6; 5/4) at 9 AM	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ Salem 2491 State Route 45 Salem, OH 44460-9412 Go to the Academic Center 330-337-4202	Please schedule an appointment with Lisa Curran 330-337-4190 or email lcurran@kent.edu Mon & Thurs 9 am - 4:30 pm Closed Final Exam Week	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ Stark 6000 Frank Ave. N North Canton, OH 44720-7548 330-499-9600	Please schedule an appointment with Belinda 330-244-5040 or Terri at 330-244-5050, Mary or email StarkTesting@listserv.kent.edu. Mon - Thurs after 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (last testing must be completed by 6:45 pm) Fri 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Non KSU student charge $25.00	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ Trumbull 4314 Mahoning Ave N.W. Warren, OH 44483	Tests are by appointment only. Schedule an appointment by calling the Learning Center (330-675-8868) 48 hours prior to the test time. Testing times: Wednesday: 6:00 PM (test must be completed by 8:00pm) Thursday: 1:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM (test must be completed by 3:00pm) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (test must be completed by 1:00pm)	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card
Kent State University @ Tuscarawas Founders Hall A104 300 University Dr. New Philadelphia, OH 44663	Testing is done by appointment. Please call The Office of Academic Services at 330-308-7447. Appointment times can be made for times between 9 am and 4 pm	KSU FLASHcard Valid Driver's License State Issued ID Card

Using an Alternate Proctor Site

The following are approved proctors for exams:

Faculty and administrative staff at public- private college and universities
Full-time school or public librarian
Guidance counselor/counseling staff
Full-time teacher or staff member
Corporate training officer
Embassy education officer
Military base/station education officer
Base commander
Local college testing center
Education Center staff

Akron-area Testing Locations

Akron –Summit County Public Library: Akron Branch
60 High St.
Akron, OH 44326
Contact:Main Library Teen Department ysodiv@akronlibrary.org, 330.643.9067
Info: No Charge, Possible copy, postal and fax fees, Computers Available for Tests, Semi – Unsupervised
Testing Information

Akron University
The Counseling Center
306 Simmons Hall
Contact: Brenda Rodgers or Lori Horton 330-972-7084
Info: Charge

Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 3rd St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Contact: Nancy Milford, Reference Desk 330-928-2117 ext 118 to set up an appointment
Info: No Charge, Possible Copy, Postal, and Fax Fees, Computer Availability, Adheres to Technological Requirements, Supervised as Necessary, Prefers Advanced Notification,

Hudson Library
96 Library Street
Hudson, OH 44236-5122
Contact: Reference Department 330-653-6658 ext. 1010
Info: No Charge, Requires Self-addressed and Stamped Envelope, Computers Available, Semi – Mostly Supervised

Silvan Learning Center: Stow
3500 Hudson Dr., Suite 5
Stow, OH 44224
Contact: Brittney or Melissa 330-929-6554 or e-mail slc.stow@sylvanohio.com
Info: Computers Available, Charge $50

State Library of Ohio
274 E. First Ave., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43201
Contact: 614-644-7061
Info: Tests are proctored on a case by case basis, Very Limited

State-wide Institutions

Institution	Dept/Building			Address	Contact	Contact Info			Fee
AKRON, OH
University of Akron	Counseling Center /Testing Services Simmons Hall 304			Akron	Brenda Rodgers or Lori Horton	330.972.7084			$20 per hour
ATHENS, OH
Ohio University Athens Campus	Lifelong & Distance Learning Testing Center / 018 Haning Hall			Athens	Dorinda Hoyd	740-593-290 hoydd@ohio.edu Reservations: Mon - Fri 8 am-5 pm, Tues until 7:00 pm and Sat 9:00 am			None
CHILLICOTHE, OH
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus	101 University Dr, Chillicothe			Rebecca Abaffy	740.774.7754 48 hour notice required for testing				$10 per test
CLEVELAND, OH AREA
Cleveland State University		Testing Center / Rhodes Tower 1237		1860 E 22nd St, Cleveland	Iris Zana			$40 per exam
Cuyahoga Community College - Western Campus		11000 Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma	Sally Kurowski			216.987.5698 or 216.987.5257 sally.kurowski@tri-c.edu
COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus State Community College	Testing Center		550 E Spring St (AQ002), Columbus		Michelle Parks	614.287.5771 mparks9@cscc.edu M-Thurs 9-8, F&S 9-4:30 download a payment form at www.cscc.edu/services/testingcenter/		$25 per exam
Franklin University	Student Learning Center		201 S Grant Ave, Columbus		866.341.6206 M-Thurs 10-8, F 10-4	216.687.2272 M-F 9-5		$25 per exam
DAYTON, OH
Sinclair Community College	Testing Center / Room 10-445		444 W Third St, Dayton		Anne Collins	937.512.2618 anne.collins@sinclair.edu		None
University of Dayton	Counseling Center / 127 Gosiger hall		300 College Park,		Gail Krumheuer	937.229.3277		$20 per hour
ELYRIA, OH
Lorain County Community College			1005 N Abbe Rd, Elyria		Mercedes Perez	testingcenter@lorainccc.edu		None
IRONTON, OH
Ohio University Southern Campus	Learning Center		1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton		Janet Wagner	740.533.4544 wagnerj@ohio.edu		None
LANCASTER, OH
Ohio University Lancaster Campus	Testing Center Brasee Hall Rm 443		1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster		Kathy Holt	740.654.6711, ext 245 holtk@ohio.edu M-F 8:30 – 5 late Wed 7:30		$10 per test
MANSFIELD, OH
North Central State College	2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield				Bruce Sliney	419.755.4866 bsliney@ncstatecollege.edu		None
MARIETTA, OH
Washington State Community College	Arts & Sciences Building			710 Colegate Dr, Marietta	Cheryl Sauls		740.374.8716 csauls@wscc.edu	None
NELSONVILLE, OH
Hocking College	Testing Center, JL 363A			3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville	Marlene Hook Love or Kensey		740.753-7193 hook_m@hocking.edu love_k@hocking.edu indicate you are a university center student when contacting	None
NEWARK, OH
Central Ohio Technical College	1179 University Drive Newark, OH				Kendra Kinkous		740.366.9417 linkous.1@osu.edu M-Thurs 8:00 – 7:30	$25 per test
PICKERINGTON, OH
Ohio University Pickerington Center	off Route 33			12933 Stonecreek Dr, Pickerington	K Butler		614-367-9371 ext: 674 bennetm2@ohio.edu	$10 per test
PROCTORVILLE, OH
Ohio University Proctorville Center	border of West Virginia			305 State St, Proctorville	Susan Haggard		740.886.7655 haggards@ohio.edu	None
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH
Ohio University Eastern Campus	Library			45425 National Rd, St. Clairsville	Donna Capezzuto		740-699-2519 capezutt@ohio.edu	None
TOLEDO, OH
Owens Community College	Testing Center			Perrysburg, Findlay	Ken Shultz		567-661-2527567-61-2529 (fax) complete an application with payment for each test a few days prior	$25 per test
ZANESVILLE, OH
Ohio University Zanesville Campus	Learning Advancement Center			1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville	Liesta Walker		740.588.1510 walkerl1@ohio.edu	None
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Youngstown State	Testing Office				Amy Gordon		330-941-1343 ysu.edu/testing	$25.00 per test
FINDLAY, OH
University of Findlay	Old Main Room 45			1000 North Main St	Donna Smith		800-472-9502