Proctoring
Proctoring Options for DL Courses
The University of North Florida is committed to the academic integrity of its distance learning courses. Instructors may elect to use online or on ground proctoring options for exams in their DL courses in order to authenticate student identity and promote academic honesty.
Online
Online proctoring allows students to take exams from any location using their computer's webcam and internet connection. Honorlock is the online proctoring service adopted for use with Distance Learning courses. If you are interested in utilizing Honorlock for your distance learning course assessments please contact cirtlab@unf.edu.
| Information |
Honorlock |
| Which courses can use this tool? |
Distance Learning only |
| Type of Proctoring |
Webcam view and desktop are recorded and monitored by AI during the test; live proctors will initiate a chat session with the student if a high-level violation is detected. Instructor is able to review a violation report and recorded sessions. |
| Authentication |
Students show photo ID and perform a room scan at the beginning of each test; included in instructor review |
| Student Scheduling |
Not required: available on demand |
| Practice Test |
Yes |
| Student Cost |
None |
| Required Equipment |
Webcam/microphone; desktop or laptop computer |
| Canvas Integration |
Yes- students access test from Canvas and instructor reviews exam reports from Canvas |
| Technical Support |
Via 24/7 Honorlock live chat or email support |
| Customized Exam Rules |
Yes |
| Recording Availability |
Within 24 hours, available for up to 12 months |
| Rule Violations |
Flagged in recordings |
| Additional Information |
Learn more about Honorlock |
On Ground
Scheduled Exams
UNF's definition of distance learning allows for up to 8 hours of classroom contact in a 3 credit hour course. Instructors can choose to have the class meet only for exams if they work with their department to schedule space and advertise the planned meeting times in advance of course registration. For more information, see the Hybrid and Distance Learning Course Delivery page.
Department-Organized Testing
Instructors can make arrangements within their program or department to reserve space in campus computer labs for proctored testing for student able to attend campus.
