Assessing with ALEKS PPL

Using ProctorU

• 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

Free Sessions

• 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)

  Chico State offers free sessions virtually or on campus based on schedule availability

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  • Wednesday, Nov 29 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Monday, Dec 4 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Dec 5 from 2:30-5:00pm on in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Wednesday, Dec 6 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Thursday, Dec 7 from 2:30-5:00pm on in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Wednesday, Dec 13 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Thursday, Dec 14 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Friday, Dec 15 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Monday, Dec 18 from 1:00-3:30pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Dec 19 from 1:00-3:30pm on Zoom*
  • Wednesday, Dec 20 from 8:00-10:30am on Zoom*
  • Monday, Jan 8 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Jan 9 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Wednesday, Jan 10 from 11:00am-1:30pm on Zoom*
  • Thursday, Jan 11 from 10:00am-12:30pm on Zoom*
  • LAST FREE SESSION for SP 24: Tuesday, Jan 16 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*

  *For Zoom, a link to your session will be provided in a confirmation email

  Note: All times listed are in PST: Pacific Standard Time

  Past Sessions:

  • Thursday, Oct 5 from 2:30-5:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Tuesday, Oct 10 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Thursday, Oct 12 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Friday, Oct 13 from 9:30am-12:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Monday, Oct 16 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Oct 17 from 2:30-5:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Wednesday, Oct 18 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Friday, Oct 20 from 1:00-3:30pm on Zoom*
  • Monday, Oct 23 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Oct 24 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Thursday, Oct 26 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Friday, Oct 27 from 9:30am-12:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Oct 31 from 2:30-5:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Thursday, Nov 2 from 2:30-5:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
  • Wednesday, Nov 8 from 2:30-5:00pm on Zoom*
  • Tuesday, Nov 14 from 2:30-5:00pm in Holt 120; bring your laptop
• 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
• 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

• 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 a year (the length of your ALEKS PPL subscription)
  • Proctored results from ALEKS PPL will never drop 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