Testing is already stressful enough. Being prepared helps. Read on to learn more about our test proctoring platform for online students (Honorlock), as well as what you’ll need to do in advance. LCC uses Honorlock for many proctored exams in fully online courses, but some courses, like online Spanish, are set up differently.
Concerned about your privacy and security while using Honorlock? Check out Honorlock's Student Privacy page and our Security & Privacy FAQs below.
Honorlock FAQs
If you can't afford Honorlock's fee, you can take your test without Honorlock in person in the Test Proctoring Center.
Check out the Honorlock on Canvas - Student Guide! Additionally, you can request help from the Honorlock Support page.
Check out Honorlock's Instructor Guide and How to Use for Instructors video.
If you're proctoring a test on an outside website like MyLabs or Cengage, you'll want to use Honorlock Universal!
Honorlock FAQs - Security & Privacy
No, it’s up to the instructor of the course when and if they choose to use Honorlock with their exams. Details can be found in your course syllabus.
No, Honorlock will never sell your information. They’ll only share it with your educational institution.
Honorlock collects general information, such as your name, course number, exam name, and an image of your photo ID. The information is compared with your information in Canvas to verify your identity.
Student data is stored for 12 months. All data is encrypted and stored in Honorlock’s private cloud in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center.
No, it does not!
Only your instructor and LCC eLearning administrators can access Honorlock exam recordings. eLearning administrators will only view recordings if the instructor needs assistance or there’s an issue with the video.
If a test requires you to use Honorlock, you cannot opt out unless you have made prior arrangements with your instructor. While Honorlock is safe and does not spy on your network, there are extra steps you can take to feel more comfortable. You can uninstall the Honorlock Chrome extension after each test, create a separate Chrome profile to use with Honorlock, or check out a Chromebook from the Library so you don’t have to use your own device. Please see additional topics below to learn more!
Absolutely! You can uninstall the Honorlock Chrome extension immediately after submitting your exam
Follow these instructions on how to create a new Chrome profile!
There are two options for getting a computer or webcam! Contact the Library at (360) 442-2668 or library.circulation@lowercolumbia.edu to reserve a Chromebook. The Library also has webcams available if you already have a computer.
You can also visit the LCC WiFi Hot Spot on campus, located in the Student Center and open Monday - Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. The WiFi Hot Spot has computers with webcams. Masks are currently required on campus.
While the LCC WiFi Hot Spot isn’t guaranteed to be quiet, there are earplugs available and space for recommended physical distancing.
Stable internet is available on campus at the WiFi Hot Spot or in select parking lots on campus. The WiFi Hot Spot is located in the Student Center and open Monday - Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.