SAIT GIS Degree program students: You will need to create an account with ProctorU, download the Firefox or Chrome extension, schedule a time to write with ProctorU and pay the appropriate fee based on the length of the exam.

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CREATE AN ACCOUNT

If you already have an account with ProctorU, review the technical requirements below.

If you are new to ProctorU, create an account.  All we need is some basic information about you and what institution or organization you are testing with.  Sign up

DOWNLOAD THE PROCTORU EXTENSION

We offer a fully automated solution right in your browser. For the easiest experience download the Chrome extension or the Firefox extension.

PREPARE

Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements. You can also check out our Exam Readiness Guide.

DO WELL

When it comes time to take your exam click on the exam (under the Test tab) in your Brightspace section.  You will be guided through a system check, then proceed to write the exam.

Technical Requirements

After reviewing the requirements below log into your ProctorU account
TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT HERE.

TYPE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
Internet Connection Wifi Connection Wired Connection
PC Users Windows 8 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported) Windows 10 (10 S mode is not supported)
Mac Users macOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version) MacOS 10.15
CPU more than 2 core CPU
less than 85% CPU Usage		 more than 4 core CPU
less than 50% CPU Usage
Webcam 640x480 resolution 1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed 1 Mbps 12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed 1 Mbps 3 Mbps
RAM 4 GB
less than 95% Ram Usage		 16 GB
less than 70% Usage
Connectivity Ports 1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP 1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 and above
Chromebook Users (Only for Automated Proctoring. Is not Supported for Live Proctoring) Chrome device is running the latest version of Chrome OS. Chrome device is running the latest version of Chrome OS.

Important Notice For MacOS X Catalina And Big Sur Users

Apple increased security features with the release of OS X Catalina. To avoid technical issues during your exam session, you must enable screen recordings. Watch our step-by-step tutorial below or read more through the link.

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READ THE DOCUMENTATION

Note: There may be additional steps needed to allow ProctorU remote access, however, those can not be completed until the time of your exam. The steps above are for a successful connection before you're with a proctor.

Other Requirements

A functioning microphone (sometimes web cameras have built-in microphones).

One of the following compatible web browsers (click to download):
Google Chrome (preferred)
Mozilla Firefox

The ProctorU Extension
(click to download):
Chrome Extension
Firefox Extension

Not Supported

At this time we do not support the following; however, we are working on solutions to accommodate every platform.

  1. Microsoft Edge browser
  2. Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
  3. Linux operating Systems
  4. Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
  5. No running inside a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam

Note: We do not proctor computers running within virtual machines. If you are running within a virtual machine when you connect with us, you will be asked to exit your virtual machine and reconnect using your host operating system to take your test.

Note: We do not support development previews, beta builds, or release candidates of any operating system unless specified.