Online classes offered at 91猎奇 require students to complete at least one assignment in a proctored environment. Online students must complete their proctored testing exam in person at an approved testing location. These proctored exam appointments ensure that the student鈥檚 identity has been verified and that students have adhered to the Code of Conduct Policy while testing.
MSVCC testing labs are located at each community college in Mississippi. Students can schedule appointments at any community college free of charge through the proctoring section of their course.
Students who need to take proctored exams outside of the State of Mississippi can choose from the pre-approved testing locations in SmarterProctoring. There may be additional fees associated with utilizing these locations. Students are responsible for all fees associated with non-MSVCC proctoring locations.
If the student needs to secure an in-person proctoring site that is not listed online under other locations, the student will need to complete an Application for an Off-Campus Test Proctor. This form should be completed at least two weeks before the intended exam appointment.
The student should fill out the upper section of the form, and the out-of-state testing center should supply information for the lower half of the form. Faculty/staff ID or statement of affiliation on organizational letterhead by an organization officer must be submitted with the form. The form should be emailed to eLearning at online@jcjc.edu.
Beginning August 2026, all virtual proctoring appointments require pre-approval from the eLearning department. Students who have a documented need for virtual proctoring must submit an application and include supporting documentation no later than two weeks prior to the exam testing window. Documented reasons include medical condition, military obligation, work-related travel, out-of-state-student, and jury duty or legal proceedings. The eLearning department will communicate with the student regarding the approval or denial of requests. It is highly recommended that students review the before scheduling an appointment.
Review the Scheduling Proctored Exam Student Guide for a step-by-step guide on scheduling an appointment. MSVCC approved proctoring labs are available at all 15 community/junior colleges in Mississippi at no charge to students enrolled in MSVCC courses. Proctored exams scheduled at approved testing centers outside of the MSVCC participating schools may charge a proctoring fee for their service. Students will need to contact that location directly for information on proctoring fees. These fees cannot be paid using financial aid, scholarships, or tuition.
SmarterServices live online proctoring is an optional service available to students who are approved to take their tests remotely instead of at an approved MSVCC testing location. Students are responsible for the proctoring fees associated with using the SmarterServices live online proctoring service. Fees associated with this service are based on the length of the exam appointment. Payment is due when the appointment is scheduled. These fees cannot be paid using financial aid, scholarships, or tuition.
| Appointment Length | Proctoring Fee |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $12.00 |
| 60 minutes | $15.00 |
| 90 minutes | $22.00 |
| 120 minutes | $25.00 |
Beginning January 1, 2026, late scheduling fees will be implemented for SmarterServices live online proctoring appointments scheduled within 24 to 72 hours of the test appointment. The fees automatically apply for students for virtual scheduled and rescheduled appointments made within specific timeframes. Please review the details below:
Virtual Proctor Appointments scheduled within 72 hours of the desired exam time: $5
Virtual Proctor Appointments scheduled within 24 hours of the desired exam time: $8
SmarterServices may waive fees associated with testing appointments that experience technical difficulties at their discretion. Jones College is not responsible for any fee waivers.
Available testing times and locations can be found inside Proctoring of each online course upon scheduling. Testing hours may vary by day as well as by location. During peak periods, such as midterms and final exams, testing hours may be extended and appointment times limited.
Jones College students who schedule an appointment for MSVCC Proctored Exams and do not cancel the appointment before their scheduled testing time will be charged a $25.00 non-cancellation fee. All testing appointments are canceled after the student is more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled appointment time. The Business Office will apply the $25.00 fee for each non-canceled appointment time. This fee cannot be covered by scholarships or financial aid. The student will be notified by email from the eLearning Office when the non-cancellation policy is violated. The student is responsible for rescheduling the testing appointment.
Students who arrive at the testing center without a scheduled appointment will be accommodated as walk-in testers only if space and staffing permit. Jones College students who test as walk-ins will be assessed a $25 Walk-In Fee, which will be charged to their student account. The Business Office will apply the $25.00 fee to Jones Students for each walk-in appointment time. Off-campus students must pay the $25 Walk-In Fee in cash before testing.