Within the first two weeks of the semester (or first week of summer), use the Select a Proctor button below to locate and select a verified proctor near you (or an online proctor if allowed by your instructor).

Be sure to verify all information about the proctor (testing fees, address, email, telephone number, hours, proctor name, required ID, ability to use the required technology, etc.) with the proctor site before you make your selection.

Make sure the proctor you select is able to administer your exam within the testing window outlined in the syllabus. This is important for the final exam because some testing facilities are closed to outside students during their exam week.

Students needing test accommodations should be prepared to share an official letter of accommodation with both the instructor and proctored testing facility. If your test is administered online (ie, through Canvas), make sure your instructor has adjusted their test settings for you (eg, increasing the exam duration). If you need an accommodation other than extra time, check with your proctor ahead of time to make sure they can provide the necessary accommodations. Visit Need Accommodations? for more information.

If you are unable to locate a verified proctor near you, you'll need to find an alternate proctor site and have that site approved by the Office of Digital Learning Assessment & Testing staff. See the Can't Find a Proctor? page for information on requesting an alternate proctor.

Schedule your exam date and time directly with your selected proctor before the testing window provided by your instructor. Don't use the FSU Testing Center's exam registration system as it is only for appointments in the main campus Testing Center, not for appointments at an off-campus proctoring site.

Be prepared to pay fees set by the proctoring facility. Fees vary depending on the facility, and some facilities charge an additional fee for appointments made less than 24 hours in advance of an exam. Contact your selected proctor for their current fees and requirements.

Make sure you are aware of the proctor's policies and procedures, including their cell phone policy. Many facilities prohibit the use of a mobile phone, which is the primary device students use for the two-factor authentication (2FA) required by FSU to log into Canvas remotely. If this is the case, you will not be able to access your exam unless you have arranged for a 2FA bypass token ahead of time.

1. Contact the testing facility well ahead of exam day to determine its mobile device policy and let staff know your university requires 2FA to access your exam.
2. A few days before your exam, contact ITS to request a 2FA bypass code. The agent will ask for your phone number to speak with you directly or to schedule a Zoom meeting to verify your identity and registered device. Once verified, the agent will provide a one-time bypass code you can use to log into the testing computer at the remote proctoring site.
3. Your bypass code will be valid for 14 days from the date it is issued. Be sure to keep your code secure in case you experience technical issues that interrupt your exam and require you to log in again.
4. You may want to write the bypass code on a piece of paper and make sure the proctor knows you need to bring it inside the testing room so you can access your exam. The paper can be discarded after you have successfully submitted your test and logged out of your Canvas account.

Bring one of the following current, valid, and recognizable photo IDs: FSU student ID, state-issued driver's license, or government-issued photo ID (eg, passport). Don't forget to also bring items required by your proctor or instructor.

Abide by the FSU Academic Honor Policy as well as any policies required by the chosen testing site.