Use the sample text below to develop a final exam reminder for your students.

Final Exam reminder - virtual proctor

Exam Services has created a sample message you can use when communicating with a student or section about an upcoming online final exam that uses the virtual proctor, Honorlock. Modify the message as needed to meet the policies and processes outlined in your syllabus. Please feel free to copy, paste, and edit the messages below. Not all the details below will apply to your section; so take only what you need. 

Sample text follows:

Final Exam with the virtual proctor

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As Final Exams Week approaches, Exam Services wants you to be prepared to test online with the virtual proctor, Honorlock. Some of you may have never used Honorlock before. Some of you may have taken another exam successfully with Honorlock. We want all of you to have a successful experience during Finals Week.

Therefore, we highly recommend that you:

  1. Take the Practice Exam in ICON as soon as possible.
  2. Review the troubleshooting tips in ICON.
  3. Have a plan for the Final exam if you require accommodations.

 The Practice Exam will test your current computer and current internet connection. Common failures include:

  • Lack of a working webcam or poor WiFi connection. Can you borrow a webcam or computer from someone else? A friend or family member? If not, reach out to Student Life to borrow a webcam or computer  (https://dos.uiowa.edu/assistance/student-support-initiatives/). If that is not possible, then contact your instructor to schedule the exam at the Iowa City Test Center.

Knowing how to troubleshoot in the event of an exam problem will reduce your stress level during Finals Week. Remember to:

  • Contact Honorlock through the help bubble in the event of a tech problem.
  • Review the Exams module in ICON, which contains a useful Frequently Asked Questions page.

It is important to ensure that accommodations, such as extended time or reduced distraction, are in place. Direct questions you have about other exam accommodations to
https://sds.studentlife.uiowa.edu/about-us/contact-and-location-info/

By taking the above actions now, you can be prepared for the Final Exam and not be overwhelmed with last minute issues. Please reach out immediately if you find your needs are not covered by the above tips.

 

FINAL EXAM REMINDER TEMPLATE

DOE Exams

For questions about the final exam reminder,
call 319-384-4800 or email doe-exams@uiowa.edu.