Exams and Proctoring

Courses

Some online exams require that students take in-person exams at a prearranged testing location. The following courses currently require an exam proctor:

• Economics (EC)
• Geography (GEOG)
• Geology (GEOL)
• Linguistics (LING)
• Political Science (PS)

Arts and Administration (AAD) courses do not have exams. These courses rely heavily on participation through discussion and assignments.

Applied Information Management (AIM), Astronomy (ASTR), and Physics (PHYS) either do not have exams, or the exams are handled entirely by the instructor through online delivery. You should review your course syllabus or check with the instructor for further details.

SSIL and Testing Locations

The Social Science Instructional Labs (SSIL) administers exam proctoring for EC, GEOG, GEOL, LING, and PS courses. You will need to establish a test taker ID and sign up for the exams. This can be done online at http://distanceeducation.uoregon.edu.

For more information, contact SSIL at:

• de@ssil.uoregon.edu
• (541) 346-4642

Testing Fees

Testing fees apply to online courses that need exam proctors. SSIL does offer a multiple course discount. The discount is applied to courses taken during the same term. In order to receive this discount, please e-mail SSIL at de@ssil.uoregon.edu.

• One course is $25
• Two courses is $40
• Three courses is $50
• The fourth SSIL course is free or $50 for all four courses

Locations

Exam proctoring can be set up through the Social Science Instructional Labs (SSIL) on the Eugene campus. SSIL administers exams that need to be taken in:

Eugene

Your exams will be proctored at:

Social Science Instructional Lab (SSIL)
University of Oregon
4th Floor, McKenzie Hall
(541) 346-0378

You must sign up in advance to schedule an exam time. Test dates and times will be made available two weeks prior to the exam deadline.

Portland

Exams will be administered at the UO Portland Center located downtown at the corner of SW 2nd and Yamhill. The street address is:

722 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon, 97204
(503) 725-3055

Winter 2007 testing dates for the Portland Center are currently posted on SSIL's exam site: http://distanceeducation.uoregon.edu

There are limited exam stations available at the UO Portland Center. Contact SSIL as soon as possible to schedule your exam times. Please be sure to complete a Request for a Remote Proctor form if you plan to take exams at the Portland Center.

Remote Proctor Site (out of Eugene and Portland areas)

Remote proctor sites must be arranged through SSIL. They will facilitate the proctoring and assist with finding a remote location. You will need to complete a Request for a Remote Proctor form. If you need assistance, call SSIL at (541) 346-4642.

If you are enrolled in a non-UO course and need an exam proctor in the Eugene area, contact the UO Testing Center, or call (541) 346-3203.