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Online/Hybrid/Make-Up Exams

Online and Hybrid Course Proctoring

UNT Dallas online and hybrid course proctoring is available only to UNT Dallas faculty and students. Each instructor has the right to determine how the exams for their course will be monitored/proctored.

Operational Definitions:

  • Monitor - Student takes an exam in an environment of their own design. Exam is recorded using a device that is provided by either the student or the institution using a preselected software that has been downloaded onto the device. The exam session is recorded and later reviewed by either faculty, assigned staff, the software company or its designee for possible infractions. Depending on the software, technological assistance may be unavailable to the student during the exam in real time.
  • Proctoring - Student takes an exam in an environment designed for the purpose of reduced distraction or high stakes testing, generally in compliance with state or national regulations for accredited testing centers. Students are properly identified as the ones completing the exam. Exam is recorded on surveillance monitored by university police, the office of testing services and downloaded to university servers to document misconduct reported by live proctors who walk the room every 15 minutes per testing guidelines. Technological and customer assistance is available in real time for both student and faculty.

Available Options at UNT Dallas

Option 1 - Respondus Monitor

Faculty can opt to have online/hybrid course students test at home using a webcam, microphone, and screen recorder software program entitled Respondus Monitor (RM). Students utilizing this program should be advised that Respondus will record both their home environment, all voice and sound within the environment, and the contents of their computer screen for the professor to review. Prior to the start of the exam, Respondus will also ask the student to use their camera to take photos of themselves (selfies), their Identification, and scan their room to search for prohibited items and persons. Student will be asked to sign an acknowledgement authorizing the program to complete this scan, record the session, and provide the recording as documentation against the student should any infraction or case be found worthy of investigation. To avoid being flagged for misconduct, students should select a testing environment that is quiet, well lit, and secluded. They should also avoid getting up and leaving the room during their exam.

Option 2 - Testing in Person

Faculty can ask students to test in person either with their class during a pre-set appointment outlined in the syllabus or at the university Testing Center located in the Student Services Center room 2025. If students are asked to test in the Testing Center there are specific instructions for both faculty and students listed below.

Faculty Instructions

Exam submissions (including your exam upload and reference materials upload) must be received no less than 2 business days before the start of the exam. Hand-delivered or emailed exams will not be accepted. Your exam and additional materials must be uploaded to RegisterBlast.

To create an exam submission, you must have a professor account in RegisterBlast. Follow the directions below to enroll.

  1. Email testing@untdallas.edu to request faculty access to our online test management system.
  2. Once your online account has been created you will click here to access the faculty exam portal - Faculty Exam Portal
  3. Click Submissions, then click "+ New"
  4. Give the exam a distinct name, attach exam document, and complete the online form
    • Please use the following naming convention: Course (CRN) - Exam Title Ie. "ENGL 1313 (18323) - Exam One". This will ensure that students select the correct exam when they are registering.
    • Also, make sure the student ID that you enter is an exact match from your roster. Students will not be able to register for your exam if the student ID doesn't match.
  5. Once your submission has been received, it will be reviewed and approved or modified by a testing services team member. After your submission has been approved, students will be able to register online for your exam by clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" at untdallas.edu/testing.

Student Instructions

  1. Schedule an appointment through our online scheduler.
  2. Obtain a Parking Permit. Students who do not regularly come to campus and have not purchased a parking permit will be required to purchase a single day parking permit for $5. You may purchase one online at https://unt.t2hosted.com/cmn/newuser.aspx and print it for your window before arriving on campus. You are also welcome to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment and purchase one in person in 7300 University Hills Blvd, DAL 1, Suite 112, Dallas, TX 75241.
  3. What to bring on your scheduled test date:
    • Acceptable government-issued photo ID with your current legal name. We do not accept photos of IDs. You must bring in physical copies of the acceptable forms of ID.
      • Driver's License
      • Passport
      • State ID
      • Military ID
      • National ID
      • School ID
    • Items approved by your instructor. Some tests are open book, permit the use of a dictionary, calculator, or notes. It is UNT Dallas Testing Services' policy to collect and shred hand-written notes while typed notes may be returned to you if your instructor permits.
      • Information regarding permitted items should be included in your course syllabus. If you have questions, contact your instructor prior to your test date. Testing Services cannot permit you to use any items that are not approved by your instructor. Testing services will not provide any additional materials.
  4. Prohibited Items - Students are responsible for checking the liste of prohibited items. Be aware that unsupervised children are not permitted in the testing center and your appointment will be rescheduled if you bring a minor to your appointment. A locker will be assigned to you so that you may secure your belongings during testing. Access to the locker is prohibited until after you have completed your exam.
  5. After You Have Completed Your Exam: Your test will be returned to your instructor in the manner that they have requested. Scoring will not be done by Testing Center staff.
  6. Contact Your Professor if:
    • You have questions regarding the format or content of your test.
    • You need information regarding grades.
    • You have questions about make-up exams or testing outside of the testing window.