How MS-DS Uses Virtual/Remote Proctoring
Some for-credit MS-DS courses feature a proctored experience at the end of the course. This is generally an exam, but may also be a project-based experience. The ֲý Boulder takes academic integrity seriously, and is committed to ensuring that your MS-DS degree accurately represents your competency and retains its value in the marketplace. Protecting the integrity of the course exams is part of this process.
The stakes of the proctored experiences in MS-DS courses are high. When you gain access to these protected items on the Coursera platform, you are no longer eligible for a tuition refund if you decide to drop the course, and you are no longer eligible for a course withdrawal. Accessing the protected examination means that you will only be eligible for an earned grade based on performance.
What is ProctorU?
ProctorU is a platform that is partnered with your institution to help you take an exam online while ensuring academic integrity is upheld. Using this platform allows you the convenience of testing from home 24/7, 365 days a year.
In order to use ProctorU, you will need a reliable high-speed internet connection, a webcam (internal or external), a Windows or Apple operating system and a government issued photo ID. Please note you will not be able to use Linux systems to access ProctorU.
Equipment Requirements
You will need:
How to UseProctorU
1. Create An Account
Creating a ProctorU account is simple. to get started.
2. Download ProctorU's Guardian Browser
Download the
2. Schedule Your Exams
Login and click the “Schedule New Session” button.
Confirm your institution, term, and exam name, then click “Search Sessions.”
Use the calendar and clock features on the left to select your desired testing date and time.
Note: Please schedule at least 72 hours in advance of the date/time you want to take your exam. If you are unsure of the exam name, please contact your instructor
We strongly recommendthat you do not start the proctored exam process until you are ready to take the exam and complete the course. Find more details about the relationship between proctored experiences and course drops/refunds in theMS-DS on Coursera Student Handbook.
3.Test Your Equipment
View the outlined on this page.
Click to log in to your ProctorU account and test your equipment.
Please test your equipment before exam day in an environment that is identical to or close to the location where you are planning to actually take your exam.
4. Know What to Expect
The following resources will help you better understand what to expect:
Privacy Policy
This program adheres to the ֲý Boulder’s commitment to the protection of individual privacy. Please see the .
In order to preserve the integrity of this program, exams will have live proctoring managed by ProctorU. Please read before you take the exam.