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Who is an acceptable proctor?
Students living near Macomb must take all examinations in the Distance Learning office, Horrabin Hall 10. Call (309) 298-2496 to schedule a time for the examination. The Distance Learning office requires 24 hours' notice before scheduling an examination. Students living in the Quad Cities area must take all exams under the supervision of personnel at WIU-Quad Cities campus. Call (309) 298-9481 to schedule a time for the examination at WIU-Quad Cities. WIU-Quad Cities requires 24-hours' notice before scheduling an exam.

Students living in other locations should arrange for an acceptable proctor to conduct the examination and are responsible for fees assessed. The following are acceptable proctors:
  • Testing center personnel at community colleges and universities
  • School superintendents and high school principals and counselors
  • Education officers of military personnel
  • Education officers of correctional facilities (for incarcerated individuals)

Indicating a proctor on your Examination Request Form who does not meet these criteria will cause a delay in processing your exam. Faculty members, relatives, work supervisors, or the immediate employer of the student may not server as proctors. WIU reserves the right to reject a proposed examination proctor.
What is a Proctored Exam?
Most tests for Independent Study courses must be supervised. This will require you to find an acceptable exam supervisor (known as a proctor) and make arrangements with them to have the test administered. Some online courses also have proctored exams.