In this class, you will take your tests remotely and they will be proctored by a service called Examity®. Detailed instructions on how to use Examity® will be provided to you by your instuctor, please log in as soon as possible to set up your profile.
To use Examity®, you will need to make sure you meet the following technical requirements:
- You must take your exam on a computer with a webcam and a microphone (both built-in and external are fine.)
- You must take your exam from a location that with sufficient internet speed: at least 700KBPS upload and download speed. You can test your internet speed at http://www.speedtest.net.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Examity’s technical support team 24/7 via email at support@examity.com or phone at (855)-392-6489.
Dear Student:
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Examity, a recognized leader in remote test proctoring. This relationship offers you a secure and convenient way to take your exams online.
Examity is integrated with Blackboard. You may access Examity directly from Blackboard, without the hassle of another username and password. It also means that before using Examity for the first time, all pertinent information will be imported into the system for the classes in which you are enrolled.
There is no cost to use Examity. All costs are being paid by the university.
Examity will be available for your use starting May 26th, 2014. We will provide the tools you need to get familiar with the service:
- Informational Videos and Quick-Start User Guide (Week of Monday, May 26th
- 24/7 Technical Support at 1-855-Examity or support@examity.com
Please get comfortable with Examity, since you will be using it in your classes. We know this service will make your education experience even better, and we are very excited to roll it out to you!
Sincerely,
Lauren Cifuentes
Director Office of Distance Education
• Instructor Video – Watch »
• Instructor Quick Guide – Download »
• Instructor-to-Student Emails – Download »
• Student Quick Guide – Download »
Please logging in to Blackboard and set up Examity profile ASAP. Students should be aware of time zone as scheduling exams.
If you have questions, please email Nhieu.Bo@tamucc.edu or technical support team listed above.
