Things to know

for your Proctorio

exam
Test your technology!
Download Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
(The Proctorio extension will only work on these
browsers.)
Complete the Proctorio practice quiz to ensure
everything is set up and ready well before your
exam day.
Test your tech here
VIDEO | How to test your tech
Completing the practice quiz
well before the exam will:
• Allow time to troubleshoot
• Allow time to make alternative
arrangements if required
• Ease stress on the day of the exam
• Lead to less wait times for Exam Support if
you need them on the day
• If the practice quiz is not completed prior to
the exam, it may affect any Academic
Consideration outcomes for technology
failure during the exam.
 • Problems with testing your technology:
Contact UOW IT support 4221 3000 or exams@uow.edu.au

• Unable to sit your exam at home due to:

• Poor internet 

Need help
• Inadequate equipment 
• You don’t have a quiet workspace
• You’re studying in another country or time zone

before the Complete this form as soon as possible

exam? • Students with Access Plans (formerly Reasonable Adjustments)

Contact the Student Accessibility and Inclusion Team

• Visit the Learning Co-Op for exam advice, one-on-one help and

study tips
On your exam day
1. Set up your exam workspace
• Find a quiet space free of distractions
• Only 1 screen is allowed
• Headphones cannot be worn and unapproved
devices are not to be used during the exam.
2. Clear your desk
4. Have your ID ready
You’ll need to show your UOW student card or other
ID at the start of your exam.
If using a driver licence or passport, only have your
name and photo showing and cover other personal
details. 

Only permitted items are allowed on your desk. Refer

to your exam timetable for what’s allowed / not 5. Know your login
permitted.
6. More Information
3. Test your equipment
For more information regarding Proctorio exams
• Ensure your device is charged and your equipment is
working (camera, microphone and internet). search AskUOW or visit uow.to/online-exams
• Avoid streaming on other devices to maintain a
stable internet speed.
 Don’t panic if your internet cuts out during an exam,
wait for it to reconnect and log back in. If you are
ejected from your exam, log back into Moodle, re-
enter your exam and continue where you left off.
DO NOT contact your Subject Coordinator.
Need help
during the Save the below details:

exam? Call the Exam Support Hotline: 4221 3000or

Chat online with our IT Support Staff

If in doubt... reach out! Free support is available
We understand that life happens. If you're experiencing personal issues or feeling
unwell, we encourage you to make a call early on whether you’re up to it.
  
• If you cannot sit or complete your exam due to illness or another extenuating circumstance, ensure
that you apply for Academic Consideration before your exam starts or prior to
completing/submitting your exam.  

• Once you complete your exam, you can no longer apply for Academic Consideration

• If you’re unable to take your exam, make sure you’re available for the supplementary and deferred
exam period from 17 - 21 July, 2023.
• UOW has a wide range of free support available to students, see them here
• If you have a medical condition that makes online exams hard, apply for an access plan.

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Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core value at UOW...
Sometimes Academic Misconduct can even be accidental
Here are a few ways you can avoid it
Academic misconduct is taken
seriously at UOW
In 2022:
• There were 1,084 suspected cases of academic misconduct reported.
• Over 400 students received a low/medium-level penalty – the most
common penalty was a zero mark for the assessment task. Most of
these students had to resubmit the assessment task and complete an
Academic Integrity Module.

Online exams in 2022

• There were 149 reported cases of suspected academic misconduct for
online exams.
• Many students found themselves in Faculty Investigation Committee
hearings because of unintentional academic misconduct due to not
reading the instructions properly and using unauthorised materials.
Dos and don’ts of online
exams
Do:
 Complete the StartSmart Module 
 Understand exam instructions and restrictions – ask your teacher if
you don’t know
 Test your equipment and get IT support if you need it
 Get the support you need before exams if you have a medical
condition or personal issues (Access Plan / Academic
Consideration)

Don’t:
Use unauthorised materials like headphones and mobile phones
Use unauthorised programs like Google or Chegg
Use AI generative tools like ChatGPT unless permitted and
acknowledged