Remote Proctoring

Remote proctoring allows students to take an assessment at a remote location while ensuring the integrity of the exam.

GW provides remote proctoring systems for online distance learning, for the administration of quizzes and exams for GW courses.

The use of these remote proctoring systems provide assurance to faculty members that remote testing is secure and trustworthy.

Yes. Letting students know exactly what to expect in an online proctoring session is vital and can substantively reduce the stress of what many see as an invasion of privacy.

Regardless of the remote proctoring system used, Faculty and Class Instructors must ensure that students receive advance notice of the information being collected, by whom (remote proctoring system), how (video recording or live proctoring) and for how long that information will be retained. The notice should be clear on student identification requirements for taking the exam (type of ID needed) and the fact that they might be recorded for the entire duration of the exam.

The Faculty member should consult with their Department Chair on how to proceed further with the examination.

Remote proctoring systems may have access to some student personal information – e.g. ID information, likeness, living space images, etc.

That information is protected against unauthorized disclosure, under FERPA, through the privacy and protection terms and conditions included in the contracts between GW and the providers of remote proctoring systems/services.