How to Take Online Proctored Exams with Examity

You’ll be taking your course exams with an online proctor. That means you can take secure exams from a convenient location, and a time that’s best for you!

Note: If you have any privacy concerns about any potential proctor-required scan of your room or other location in your home, you should not take your test there. Please ensure that you take the test in a location where you have no privacy concerns in the event a proctor requires you to show the proctor your surroundings. An example of a place you might choose to take your exam might be a closed study room in a school or public library​.

Do's and Dont's of Examity Transcript

If you need special accommodations for your exam, please make arrangements through the Accessibility and Accommodations page.

Note: You will need to click the Request Exam Access link in the exam module to request your exam from Independent Study before you can create a profile or schedule an appointment with Examity to take it online.

Taking your proctored exams involves four steps:

1. Check your computer
2. Set up your Examity profile.
3. Schedule your exam.
4. Take your proctored online exam.

Click the Chat with an Expert button on the Examity page if you have any questions as you set up your profile and schedule your exam.

Check Your Computer

To take your exams, you will need:

• A computer or laptop running Microsoft Windows (you cannot take the exams on a tablet or smartphone).
• Chrome or Firefox installed on your computer (Examity works only with these browsers).
• A webcam, so the online proctor can see you.
• A microphone, so the proctor can hear you and you can answer the verification questions.
• an Internet connection with enough speed to allow for a smooth connection.

To make sure your computer is ready, on the Examity dashboard, click Computer Requirements Check. This opens a new tab and runs a test that checks your computer to make sure everything is ready to go. When everything looks good, close the tab.

Set Up Your Examity Profile

You must set up your Examity profile, so the system knows who you are and that your computer is set up for online proctoring. You can do this anytime before you take an exam.

Reminder: You will need to click the Request Exam Access link in the exam module to request your exam from Independent Study before you can create a profile or schedule an appointment with Examity to take it online.

Creating Profile Transcript

Here are the steps, for easy reference. Before you begin,

1. Have a government issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, or a BYU ID card ready.
2. Take a picture of your ID using a smartphone, camera or webcam.
3. Save the image of the picture to your PC.

Now you’re ready to set up your profile.

1. Click the Request Exam Access link in your exam module.
2. Select Examity as your proctor.
3. You will receive an exam-confirmation email from Independent Study with the instructions for accessing your Examity dashboard to set up a profile.
4. On the Examity dashboard, click My Profile. You’ll see your name and email already entered on the Account Information area.
5. Fill in the information for each part of your profile—this is when you upload the photo of your ID.

You’re done with the first step! You won’t need to set up your profile again; all the information is saved for you.

Schedule Your Exam

When you’re ready, you can schedule a day and time to take your exam. You’ll do this step for each exam.

Note: You may be able to take your exam immediately, without having to schedule it in advance.

1. Click the Examity link in the exam-confirmation email to go to your dashboard on BYU’s Examity page.
2. Click Schedule Exam.
3. Select your course from the Course list.
4. Select the exam you want to schedule from the Exam list.
5. Select the month and day you want to take the exam.
6. Select the time you want to take the exam.
7. When you are done, click Schedule.

Note: You can reschedule or cancel an exam by clicking Reschedule/Cancel on your Dashboard.

Take Your Online Proctored Exam

Here’s what to do on the day you scheduled your exam.

Taking Exam—Examity IS Transcript

Here are the steps, for easy reference. First, prepare the location where you will take the exam.

1. Make sure that the area is clear of notes, books, papers, and any other material that isn’t specifically allowed.
2. Remind anyone who will be there not to disturb, talk to, or walk in on you during the exam.
3. Make sure you have everything you need, because you will not be able to leave and come back during the exam.

IMPORTANT! Before you begin your exam, be sure to check your computer, to make sure that everything is ready to go.

At least 15 minutes before your scheduled time, click the Examity link in your exam-confirmation email go to your dashboard on BYU’s Examity page.

If you have questions or run into any difficulties while taking your exam, contact Examity Phone Support at 855-EXAMITY. You may also want to use the Chat feature, if you are having difficulty understanding the proctor, or if the audio connection is poor.

1. On your dashboard screen, click Start Exam.
2. Click Proceed.
3. Share your webcam and screen with the proctor when prompted.
4. The proctor will explain the procedure and verify your identity.
5. Finally, click Begin Exam to log in to your course. Your proctor will enter the password so you can take your exam.

When you finish your exam, be sure to click the Submit button in the lower-right corner of the screen.  Depending upon your screen size, this button may be covered by the Examity side bar. If this is the case, you can easily move the side bar out of the way by clicking the placement arrows at the top of the bar. This will allow you to see the Submit button.

Best wishes on your exams!