BridgeValley has contracted with two different companies that offer online proctoring - Respondus Monitor & ProctorU, both are third parties not affiliated with the College, to offer online proctoring services. This service provides student proctoring via a web camera. Students are recorded as they take the exam.  You will need to show your BridgeValley Student ID in order to authenticate yourself before taking the exam.

Pros

• No campus visits
• Flexible hours

Cons

• An out-of-pocket cost (Paid to third-party) per student
• A web camera is necessary as well as other technical requirements
• Not all instructors will allow online proctoring - be sure to check with your instructor before proceeding with this option

ProctorU

The cost for this service is currently $17.50 for a 1-clock-hour exam (60 minutes) and $25.00 for a 2-clock-hour exam (120 minutes). It is the student's responsibility to cover the cost of ProctorU's services.

While ProctorU allows you to take an exam immediately (for an additional charge), you should make all proctoring appointments at least three days in advance.

To make an appointment, create an account at https://www.proctoru.com/portal/bridgevalley by logging in, clicking on the “new exam” link and selecting the exam, date, and time desired.  

Test your equipment at www.proctoru.com/helpdesk before your appointment to confirm the computer you are using is compatible for proctoring. This site runs an automated check on your system, or connects you with a live person, if needed. 

Respondus Monitor

The cost for this service is free for students.  Respondus Monitor is a companion application for LockDown Browser.  It uses a webcam in conjunction with Lockdown Browser to allow you to take your exam from anywhere and still be in a proctored environment.  

LockDown Browser

Your instructor may require you to use Lockdown Browser when taking an online exam.  Please watch the video below to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the optional webcam feature (which may be required for some exams).

If you need to download and install LockDown Browser on your personal computer, please do so at this link - http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=939939653 (This link is specific to BridgeValley and will only work for BridgeValley exams).

If you choose to take exams on campus, there is no need to download anything as the Lockdown Browser is installed on campus computers.

To take an online test, start LockDown Browser.  Login to BridgeValley online using your B-number as your username and 6-digit birthdate as the password.  Navigate to the exam. (You won't be able to access the exam with a standard web browser.) For additional details on using LockDown Browser, review this Student Quick Start Guide.