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Online courses requiring an in-person or proctored final exam
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Online courses requiring an in-person or proctored final exam

What is Off-site Proctoring?

Some online courses offered during Binghamton University Summer/Winter Sessions require an in-person final exam. While most students take the exam on campus, if you are not able to come to Binghamton for the assessment, you may request to take your exam off-site.

Off-site proctoring means that you will complete your final exam at a different location, under the supervision of a qualified individual—proctor—who observes the entire session and verifies that you followed all exam instructions.  The proctor helps uphold principles of honesty and fairness by confirming that you did not access unauthorized materials or receive unapproved exceptions, and that the exam was administered in accordance with Binghamton University’s guidelines for academic integrity.

To request off-site proctoring, you must:

Proctor Guidelines

Before reaching out to a proctor or testing center, be sure to review the guidelines listed below. You must take your final exam on the exact date and time specified by your instructor.  Be sure to follow the version that corresponds to your course and your location.

Math 324:

* Proctor Guidelines are still being updated for Winter 2026. If you have any questions, consult the course syllabus or contact your instructor directly.

Who Can Serve as Your Proctor

A proctor (also known as an exam invigilator or supervisor in some countries) is a professional who oversees exams to ensure they are administered fairly and securely, in accordance with academic standards. As the student, you are responsible for identifying a qualified proctor and confirming their availability on the exam date. You must also submit their information for verification (see below), cover any fees associated with their services (if applicable), and schedule your exam once your proctor has been approved.

 Acceptable proctors for your off-site in-person exam include:

Important: Your proctor must not be a family member, friend, classmate, tutor, direct supervisor, or anyone with a personal or professional relationship to you. Virtual or web-based proctoring services are not allowed. All exams must be taken in person.

You can check with centers affiliated with the National College Testing Association (NCTA). Please note that all proctors, including those from NCTA, must still complete the full verification process described below.

All Proctors Must Be Approved

Before scheduling an off-site final exam, students are required to have their proctor reviewed and approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Binghamton University. The deadline to submit the Proctor Nomination Form is December 8, 2025. Students who do not submit a completed form by that date must take their final exam on campus at the regularly scheduled time for their class.

Form: Proctor Nomination Form


If you submitted the form, you should have received an email confirming receipt. We will contact all nominated proctors to verify their eligibility. If a proctor does not meet the requirements or fails to respond, you will be asked to nominate a different proctor.


You will be notified via email once your proctor has been approved. Please note, it is your responsibility to contact your proctor or proctoring center directly and schedule your exam on the exact date and time assigned by your course in the Proctor Guidelines above.


If you have any questions, please contact us at vkargin@binghamton.edu.

         Day of the exam

A copy of the final exam and all related instructions will be sent directly to your approved proctor before the scheduled date. The proctor is responsible for printing the exam and having it ready when you arrive. Be sure to show up on time for your appointment—if you are late, you may not be allowed to take the exam.

You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID or your Binghamton University student ID. The name on your ID must match the name listed on the exam file and will be verified by your proctor. You should also bring a pen or pencil, and an eraser if needed.

If your instructor allows a formula sheet or a single sheet of notes, be sure to bring only what is permitted by the course-specific guidelines. Do not bring any books, notebooks, phones, earbuds, smartwatches, tablets, calculators, or other electronic devices unless they have been explicitly approved by your instructor or authorized by the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Binghamton University. The use of unauthorized materials may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Your proctor will supervise the entire exam session and ensure the testing environment is appropriate. They are not allowed to answer questions about the exam content, and no one from Binghamton University will be available to provide clarification during the exam.

If any questions or concerns arise, your proctor should document them and include them with the exam materials. If you experience any disruptions—such as illness, emergencies, or other unexpected events—you must notify both your proctor and your instructor immediately. Documentation may be required if your exam needs to be rescheduled.

Questions or Need Help?

If you have questions about exam content, permitted materials, or course-specific proctoring instructions, contact your Instructor, Coordinator of Summer/Winter Session,  or Director of Undergraduate Studies.

If you need help with your exam appointment—including timing, location, or what to expect on the day of the exam—contact your approved proctor or the proctoring center directly.