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Proctoring Policy

In order to verify student identity and ensure academic integrity, students enrolled in distance education courses are required to participate in at least one proctored event per course (i.e. exams, lab assignments, presentations, etc.).

Georgia Piedmont Technical College strongly encourages students to take advantage of the instructor-scheduled proctored events which are listed on the course syllabi.

However, in the event extenuating circumstances prevent the student from participating in the instructor-scheduled event, the following options are available at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to make the appropriate arrangements upon receiving instructor approval. There is no cost for instructor-scheduled proctored events. Any costs or fees associated with alternative proctoring options are paid by the student.

Arrange an appointment with an instructor-approved proctor. Approved proctors include persons who are not related to the student:

A faculty member or administrator of a regionally-accredited university or college

A school superintendent, principal, or counselor

A librarian

A commissioned officer whose rank is higher than the student’s own (for students in the military only)

Have the event proctored by a faculty or administrator at another Technical College.

At the discretion of the instructor, students may use ProctorU, an online proctoring service. For more information on service and resources about requirements, click here.