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Invigilators: Pre-Approved
It is preferred that students who live within a 100 km radius of an approved Invigilation Centre write their examination at that centre. Students who live more than 100 km away from an examination centre may write their exams closer to home provided they arrange for an invigilator (see 7.4.1 following).
An invigilator is a person authorized by Athabasca University to oversee the writing of an examination by an AU student.
Use the link below to determine whether there is an AU-approved invigilator in your area. If not, email Examination Services Unit, Office of the Registrar, review Timelines below, and Sections 7.4.1. and 7.4.2.  Examination Invigilation Network
Timelines
Writing examinations within North America
- If you are using an AU pre-approved invigilator, complete and submit the Examination Request Form so it arrives at AU approximately 10 days before your requested write date.
- If you are using an invigilator who meets AU's guidelines but who requires AU approval, complete and submit the form so it arrives at AU approximately 20 days before your requested examination write date.
Writing examinations outside North America
- If you are using an AU pre-approved invigilator, complete and submit the Examination Request Form so it arrives at AU approximately 21 days before your requested write date.
- If you are using an invigilator who meets AU's guidelines but who requires AU approval, complete and submit the form so it arrives at AU approximately 26 days before your requested examination write date.
Examination Request Form
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Invigilator: Requires AU Approval
Athabasca University has the right to refuse a requested invigilator, and request that the student submit an alternative invigilator, or request that the student write the examination at an approved Invigilation Centre. AU has the right to discontinue the use of an approved invigilator or an approved Invigilation Centre at any time.
Invigilator Guidelines
If an approved invigilator is not available in your area, you may propose an individual on the Examination Request Form, who meets the following guidelines. Before an invigilator may be approved, the University must be able to verify the accuracy of the information presented by the student and proposed invigilator. Please review Timelines above.
A proposed invigilator may be:
- a professor or instructor at a recognized public post secondary institution;
- a full-time employee of a recognized public or private post-secondary institution;
- a full-time administrative or professional staff member of a public library, the library of a public post secondary institution, or the library in a public school;
- a full-time administrative or faculty staff member of a public or private elementary or secondary school;
- a human resources professional who works in an HR department;
- a ranking officer of the Canadian or other Armed Forces;
- an official at an embassy or consulate office.
A proposed invigilator may not be a friend, neighbour, co-worker, supervisor, family member, or relative of the student, and may not live at the same address as the student. Exceptions may be considered for students who live in remote communities and who do not have access to one of the individuals from the above categories within a 100 km radius of the student's residence. The Office of the Registrar must be confident that the individual selected will ensure that the examination invigilation guidelines will be followed and that there is no conflict of interest between the approved invigilator and student.
Athabasca University students are not permitted to act as invigilators for other Athabasca University students without the written permission of the Coordinator of Academic Records and Examination Services.
If these options are not available to you, email Examination Services Unit, Office of the Registrar. A staff member will help you determine a suitable location and an acceptable invigilator.
Examination Request Form
Examination Invigilation Network
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Invigilator Fees
Students are responsible for any expenses incurred when writing an examination. Most invigilators request a fee to invigilate examinations. Invigilation centers may also charge a fee if you cancel or reschedule your examination.
Athabasca University does not charge a fee to invigilate examinations at any of its three learning centre locations in Athabasca, Edmonton, or Calgary, Alberta.
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