Proctoring

Can I provide DSP exam accommodations myself and proctor my own exams?

Yes. Instructors should plan to provide common exam accommodations such as 150% time and a reduced distraction environment whenever possible.

The DSP Proctoring Office prioritizes proctoring for accommodations that may be more challenging to implement, such as 200% and greater extended time, room-alone, and use of technology such as screen readers and speech-to-text.

Instructors may provide proctoring for any student as long as each student is provided with the accommodations outlined on their individual Letter of...

When will my exam request be approved?

Your exam request will be approved one (1) week before the exam date.

Do I need to fill out a request for each individual exam?

Yes, please make a request for each quiz, midterm and final exam you would like to take with DSP Proctoring.

Can I choose my exam location?

The seat and its location is assigned based on the accommodation condition and the space availability.

Does DSP Proctoring provide blue books/papers or other exam materials?

DSP Proctoring does not provide green books, scantrons, calculators, or any other exam materials. Students are responsible for bringing their own exam materials, including scratch paper, erasers, pencils, and pens. Please bring all required material on the day of your exam.

What if my exam is in conflict with another class or another exam?

It is your responsibility to communicate directly with your instructors for all exams.

You must reconcile any exam conflicts with your instructors before you submit any exam requests with DSP Proctoring.

You must also check your final exam schedule in CalCentral at the beginning of the semester to make sure there are no conflicts with other overlapping exams due to extended-time accommodations. If there are such conflicts, you must reconcile those with your instructors before you submit...

How can I cancel and reschedule the request?

Exams can be canceled via your DSP Student Portal. Select Proctoring on the left-hand side. Select the exam you would like to cancel or reschedule. After you cancel your exam request, have your instructor email proctoring@berkeley.edu with written permission to reschedule your exam.

Can I make a proctoring request on the exam day? How late can I make a request for proctoring?

You are required to make a proctoring request at least 1 week before quizzes and midterms and 2 weeks before final exams.

My class is online. Can I request an online proctoring service?

DSP Proctoring does not proctor online/bCourse exams. Please speak with your DSP Specialist and instructor on how best to proceed with online exams.

How do I request proctoring services for exams?

Please log on to the DSP Student Portal. Click on the Proctoring tab on the left-hand side. Select the class from the drop-down menut that you would like to request an exam for and fill out the required information.

For more information on how to request proctoring services for your exam click on the following link: https://...