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Assessment Services Objective Assessments Technical Support

Technology readiness is critical to student success in the WGU

online learning environment. To maintain the highest standards Computer
of academic integrity in the assessment process, WGU has
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identified a list of technical specifications required for and
webcams used during online proctored (OLP) assessments. Technolog
Visit Computer System and Technology Requirements to view y
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the list of technical specifications required for the webcam.
ents
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Webcams in WGU
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Students are able to select technology products based on Student

Policy
preference. Below are links to sample webcams and accessories Handbook
that meet the required specifications. Note: Your order goes
directly through the external company.
Webcam 1000
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 This webcam has been manufactured exclusively to WGU
meet WGU technical specifications. It is an all-in-one
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package and includes a gooseneck that meets the nt
requirements for an elevated camera. No additional Policies
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accessories such as a tripod are required. kthometz1
Logitech HD Laptop Webcam C615 in WGU
This webcam requires the use of a tripod to elevate the Student
Policy
camera in order to meet requirements. See below for a Handbook
tripod sample that can be purchased to meet
requirements to elevate.
Logitech C920S Pro HD Webcam
This webcam requires the use of a tripod to elevate the
camera in order to meet requirements. See below for a WGU
tripod sample that can be purchased to meet Community
requirements to elevate. Notice

WGU Community
Webcam Tripod  Notice
To ensure the integrity of the assessment experience, webcams WGU Community
must be elevated 8 inches above the desktop to allow online Guidelines
proctors a view of a student’s workspace and surrounding
environment. If the webcam selected doesn’t include an
elevated option, a tripod is required for use with the webcam to
meet technical requirements for proctored assessments.
Lightweight Mini Webcam Tripod for Logitech
AmazonBasics Lightweight Mini Tripod

Additional Accessories
To ensure technology readiness, adaptors/dongles may be
required to connect an external webcam to the computer.
Below is an example of the type of adaptors that may be
helpful. Make sure your equipment hook-ups are compatible
with your computer ports.
AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Gen1 Female
Adapter Cable
Nonda USB Type C to USB 3.0 Mini Adapter
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 If you have a question about the above requirements, please
contact the Service Desk.

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