Taking Exams

Your proctor will not have access to course exams until we receive your academic integrity certification form certification form (this applies to first-time students only, or when requested by EO), you have paid your course fees or are current on a payment plan, and you have identified and we have approved an examination proctor. See Proctor Selection and Approval.

Electronic Exam Delivery

We will deliver PDF versions of your course exams to your approved proctor. Your instructor may choose to send exams to you using VandalMail or BbLearn. EO will notify you and your proctor when the exams are posted in the EO Portal.

Completing an Exam

You will need to schedule an appointment for each exam with your proctor. Refer to the course syllabus or  course sessions for exam deadlines. Contact your instructor if you have questions.
  • Use black ink or dark pencil when completing exams.
  • Your proctor is required to send the completed exam by email or fax within 24 hours. 
  • We will notify you when we receive your exam. If you don’t receive the email within one business day, you are responsible for contacting your proctor to resend your completed exam.
  • Only proctors may keep copies of completed exams. 

Center for Disability Access and Resources
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Please contact the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) prior to the start of each semester to discuss your accommodation request, at (208) 885-6307 or by email. All accommodations must be certified (or re-certified) and arranged by CDAR each semester. View additional information at the CDAR website.

Graded Exams

All graded exams received by EO from instructors will be posted as a PDF file under the Graded Materials icon in the portal. We will notify you when they are posted. Some instructors will return graded exams directly to you, those will not be posted in the portal.

All original graded materials received by EO will be returned to you after grades have been posted for the semester. Remember to update your address using EO's Student Update form, if needed.