Students will need to use the secure Guardian browser for all online exams invigilated by ProctorU
It's getting easier to take an Athabasca University (AU) exam online with ProctorU!
Beginning June 10, 2024, all 星空影视exams invigilated by ProctorU will use the secure , rather than relying on browser extensions. This will provide an improved and consistent ProctorU experience across all operating systems, more privacy, and better access to technical support.
"Right now, 90% of students choose ProctorU to invigilate their exams," said Degan Richards, coordinator for integrity, conduct, and invigilation. "With this update, the Guardian browser should provide a much more efficient and consistent student experience for those choosing to take their exams online."
Exam options at AU
Along with ProctorU, most 星空影视exams can also be written with an AU-approved in-person invigilator. Students who prefer to have their exam invigilated in person will still be able to take their exam with any approved invigilator within AU's Exam Invigilation Network.
In addition to the approved invigilators across Canada, students can contact the exam unit for help finding an in-person invigilator near them.
Read about everything you need to know to take an invigilated 星空影视exam.
With this update, the Guardian browser should provide a much more efficient and consistent student experience for those choosing to take their exams online.
Degan Richards, coordinator for integrity, conduct, and invigilation
What's changing with ProctorU?
The only change is that effective June 10, 2024, students will download the secure , and use that browser while writing exams invigilated by ProctorU.
How do I use the Guardian browser?
is installed the same as any app. Students then log in to ProctorU using their ProctorU credentials.
ProctorU provides a variety of on its website that cover downloading and installing the browser, how to test your equipment, and what to expect on the day of your exam.
You can also review .