Proctoring Services

Proctored Testing

1. To have your exam proctored, first make arrangements with your home institution. We are able to proctor paper and web-based exams for colleges that are located in the United States.
   • Originating institutions must provide all exam materials prior to your test date.
   • The student or institution must prepay for return services and provide all necessary supplies.
2. Schedule an appointment in RegisterBlast. Appointments must be scheduled 2 business days in advance.
   • Select “Proctored testing” and then select if you are testing for “Minnstate” or “Non-Minnstate” institution. Non-Minnesota State institutions will be charged a $40 fee per exam and paid online with the registration. There is no charge for proctoring tests from Minnesota State system institutions
   • Choose the amount of time allotted for the exam. You will then be able to see a calendar that shows availability based on our testing hours.
   • Provide Institution name, instructor name and class information. Indicate if the test needs a computer to access the test.
3. On the day of test allow extra time for checking in and out, and completing paperwork required by your school.
   • A Photo ID is required to take any exam.
   • Electronic devices including cell phones, personal laptops, PDAs and tablets are not allowed during testing.
   • Cheating is prohibited. If cheating occurs, the student will need to stop testing and immediately leave the testing room. A student code of conduct will be filed - Code of Student Conduct for Student Behavior and Academic Honesty.

Questions on test proctoring?

Contact: 

Gabriela Torres
Testing Technician
763-488-0246
testingcenter@nhcc.edu

Kidist Worku
Testing Technician
763-424-0727
testingcenter@nhcc.edu

NHCC Instructor Testing

The Testing Center provides NHCC students a place to make up missed exams. Arrangements must be made with your instructor prior to scheduling with the Testing Center.

1. Contact your instructor to send the test to the Testing Center.
   • If you are registered with Access services and need test accommodations, provide your instructor with accommodation request prior to scheduling first appointment. When you schedule an appointment in RegisterBlast, sign in with your StarID and password.
2. Schedule an appointment in RegisterBlast.
   • Select “Instructor Makeup testing” and choose the amount of time allotted for the exam. You will then be able to see a calendar that shows availability based on our testing hours.
   • Provide instructor name and class information.
3. On the day of test allow extra time for checking in and out, and completing paperwork required by your school.
   • A Photo ID is required to take any exam.
   • Electronic devices including cell phones, personal laptops, PDAs and tablets are not allowed during testing.
   • Cheating is prohibited. If cheating occurs, the student will need to stop testing and immediately leave the testing room. A student code of conduct will be filed - Code of Student Conduct for Student Behavior and Academic Honesty.
4. Your instructor will indicate an exam due date. Exams will not be provided beyond this date.
5. Once you start an exam you must finish it. You cannot start an exam and come back later to complete it.