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Proctor Request - Military Students

Access Proctor Request Form for all military students

Military Proctor Guidelines Listed Below
Military students can take examinations for Thomas Edison State University courses, e-Pack® course and TECEP® exams using a proctor who meets the guidelines listed below. The University must first approve the proctor before any examinations can be mailed or completed. The proctor must be a neutral third party with no on-going relationship to the student. In addition, the proctor should hold a position of responsibility, be able to communicate in English, and have no conflict of interest with either the student or Thomas Edison State University. The following list provides examples of acceptable and unacceptable proctor qualifications.

Acceptable as Proctors
Any of the following people qualify as long as they do not meet any of the criteria listed under Unacceptable as Proctors.

  • Any full-time commissioned officer (CWO2 and above), serving on active duty, who is senior to the student in rank and working in a different department may fulfill this requirement.
  • Test Control Officers (TCO)
  • Education Services Officers (ESO)
  • Career Counselors
  • Base Librarians
  • Chaplains

Unacceptable as Proctors

  • Co-Workers
  • Direct or immediate supervisors
  • Family members
  • Friends
  • Anyone currently taking a class at Thomas Edison State University
  • Medical staff at hospitals, medical centers and/or clinics (unless they hold administrative-only positions)
  • Part-time reservists
  • Part-time National Guard

If the student or proctor is deployed after the proctor approval is granted, the student should notify the Office of Test Administration immediately to obtain a new proctor.

If you are having difficulty finding someone who meets the above requirements, please contact the Office of Test Administration at testing@tesu.edu.