To use your ALEKS PPL score for enrollment, you have to complete a proctored ALEKS PPL assessment. You can either schedule with ProctorU or RSVP for a session hosted by Chico State.
Assessing with ALEKS PPL
Using ProctorU
ProctorU is an online proctoring service that Chico State uses as a low-cost way to enhance scheduling flexibility and increase session availability
- Create a ProctorU Account
- Create a ProctorU account and agree to the terms and conditions
- Instructions for creating a ProctorU account (PDF)
- You should have at least Step 1 in ALEKS PPL completed prior to scheduling
- A minimum of three study hours is required to assess (Step 2)
- Schedule & Book
- Find a date and time that works for you to complete a proctored ALEKS PPL assessment
- Schedule at least 72 hours in advance; additional fees apply for on demand scheduling
- Plan to have three hours available for check in, system checks, proctoring instructions, and the two-hour ALEKS PPL assessment
- Confirm the date and pay the $10 proctoring fee
- Get Prepared
- Test your equipment and ask questions about the proctoring process before you begin
- You will need a webcam, Windows or Apple Operating System, and high-speed Internet; Google Chrome is recommended for ALEKS PPL and ProctorU; it is not advised to complete your ALEKS PPL assessment using a mobile device
- Have a government-issued ID for check-in (school ID, driver's license, passport, state-issued ID)
- Get your space organized and have scratch paper
- Free technical support is provided by ProctorU
- Assess & Review Your Results
- Complete your proctored ALEKS PPL assessment during your scheduled time on ProctorU
- Review Math for My Major to determine course options by major, advising, and placement level
- Complete your proctored ALEKS PPL assessment during your scheduled time on ProctorU
Free Sessions
Chico State also offers free virtual Zoom procotor sessions based on schedule availability
Expand 'Review Schedule' to see upcoming dates and RSVP for a session!- Review Schedule
- You should have at least Step 1 in ALEKS PPL completed prior to scheduling
- A minimum of three study hours is required to assess (Step 2)
- Schedule is subject to change based on updated availability.
- NOTE: All times listed are in PST: Pacific Standard Time.
Spring 2026 ALEKS PPL FREE Proctor Sessions
- Monday, November 3 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, November 4 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, November 6 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, November 13 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Friday, November 14 at 1:30pm-4:00pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, November 20 at 1:30pm-4:00pm on Zoom*
- Monday, November 24 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Monday, November 24 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, November 25 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Monday, December 1 at 1:30pm-4:00pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, December 4 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, December 9 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, December 11 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Thursday, December 18 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
- Friday, December 19 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Monday, January 12 at 1:30pm-4:00pm on Zoom*
- Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
- Wednesday January 14 at 2:00pm-4:30pm on Zoom*
Spring 2026 Starts: Tuesday, January 20
* A Zoom link and further instructions are emailed after confirming your reservation.
- Register for a Session
- RSVP with the ALEKS PPL Proctor Session
- Plan to have 2.5 hours available for check in, system checks, proctoring instructions, and the two-hour ALEKS PPL assessment
- RSVP with the ALEKS PPL Proctor Session
- Get Prepared
- Get your space organized and scratch paper
- You will need a webcam, Windows or Apple Operating System, and high-speed Internet; Google Chrome or Firefox is recommended
- Have a government-issued ID for check-in (school ID, driver's license, passport, state-issued ID)
- Test your computer and internet connection; it is not advised to complete your ALEKS PPL assessment using a mobile device
- Assess & Review Your Results
- Complete your proctored ALEKS PPL assessment during your scheduled time
- Review Math for My Major to determine course options by major, advising, and placement level
Proctor FAQs
Common questions about completing a proctored ALEKS PPL assessment
- General Info
- You must wait at least 48 hours before re-assessing; use the time continue studying in ALEKS PPL
- You can take up to four proctored assessments in a testing period
- Before scheduling a third attempt, contact the First Year Math Coordinator for further advising
- Chrome is the recommended browser for ALEKS PPL
- Your proctored assessment result is valid for a year (the length of your ALEKS PPL subscription)
- Proctored results from ALEKS PPL will never drop/downgrade your placement level
- Accessibility Accommodations
- If you need accessibility or testing accommodations, go to Accessibility Resource Center before scheduling a proctor session
- Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance of taking the ALEKS PPL Assessment
- Additional time for assessing needs to be set up in ALEKS PPL and the proctor environment prior to the assessment
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Upcoming Enrollment Dates
To demonstrate readiness/eligibility, an ALEKS PPL assessment must be completed prior to enrolling in a higher level course
Spring 2026 Important Registration Dates
Continuing Students: Oct 27-Dec 30 (by assigned enrollment appointment)
WI 26: Nov 3; See Professional & Continuing Education for more info
New Students: Winter Orientation sessions (Jan 2-8)
Open Registration: Jan 12-19
Classes Begin: Tues Jan 20
Add/Drop: Jan 20-30
Free Proctor Session RSVP
RSVP for a session to prepare for Spring 2026 enrollment
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