Proctor Information
School of Extended and Distance Education

Since students are taking Independent Study at a distance, there is the need to verify that the student doing the work is the same student receiving credit for the class. Because of this and the need to maintain testing integrity, many of Mountain State University’s Independent Study courses require the use of a proctor to administer exams.

Where do I take my exams?
The student’s physical home address currently on file at MSU will determine whether a student will require a remote proctor or be able to test at one of MSU’s many locations. If the student’s physical address is incorrect, the student will need to contact the MSU registration department as soon as possible.

If student lives within a 50 mile radius of MSU’s main campus, Independent Study exams are to be completed within the testing center in Wiseman Hall on the Beckley campus. You may schedule appointments in person, via the telephone at (304) 929-1333, or through the testing center web page.

Students that live within a 25 mile radius of an MSU branch campus or site will take exams at that particular location. Call the campus branch or site that is nearest you to schedule exam times. Contact numbers are available here.

Students who serve as active military personnel will test in the confines of their base, unit, ship, or field location using a superior officer as a proctor. Contact the MSU Testing Center for further details at 304.929.1395 or 800.766.6067 x 1395.

What if I live outside of the prescribed distances from an MSU location?
If a student is outside of these boundaries, an email addressed to the student’s MSUCougar.org email address and a letter will be sent to the student at his or her physical home address. The email and letter will provide detailed information regarding the student’s proctor, the proctor’s location and contact information, and any information regarding fees associated with testing. When MSU assigns a proctor to the student, our goal is to provide a proctor location that does not charge for test administration; however, in certain areas this will be unavoidable. As always, we will strive to locate an educational facility that does not charge.