黑料社 uses Honorlock, an online test proctoring software, to proctor online exams. As an 黑料社 student, you may also choose to take your proctored exams for free in our Test Proctoring Center instead of using Honorlock. Visit the Test Proctoring Center website for contact information and scheduling requirements!
Concerned about your privacy and security while using Honorlock? Check out and our Security & Privacy FAQs below.
Honorlock FAQs
Honorlock is a test proctoring software within Canvas that helps us maintain academic
integrity at 黑料社.
Honorlock Universal is used for online test proctoring for tests outside of Canvas.
To learn how to use Honorlock Universal, check out the and !
Honorlock costs are covered by 黑料社 until the end of summer quarter, 2026.
You may also choose to take your test without Honorlock in person at the Test Proctoring Center.
You may also choose to take your test without Honorlock in person at the Test Proctoring Center.
You can call, email, or live chat with honorlock support by visiting .
No! Honorlock tests can be taken at any time without an appointment.
You will need a high-speed internet connection and a computer with a webcam and microphone.
Additionally, you will need to use the Google Chrome web browser to take your test.
Remember to leave your computer plugged in to a power source if you're using a laptop.
Test your to see if your system meets the minimum requirements on the page!
Yes! If you use a Chromebook, make sure to log in with a Google account. You cannot
install the Honorlock Chrome extension if you are browsing as a Guest.
You鈥檒l need photo ID to take your test. ID without a photo is not accepted.
Start an Honorlock test the same way you鈥檇 start other Canvas quizzes! Since Honorlock
is integrated with Canvas, you won鈥檛 need a special login or password, but you will
need to use the Google Chrome web browser and install the . Additionally, checkout Honorlock's video!
Check out the ! Additionally, you can request help from the page.
No, Honorlock does not currently support mobile devices. You need a desktop or laptop
computer to use Honorlock.
Check out Honorlock's and .
If you're proctoring a test on an outside website like MyLabs or Cengage, you'll want to use !
When Honorlock is added and authorized by an instructor, their name is added to the
database Honorlock uses to send communication blasts. You can easily unsubscribe from
these marketing emails by scrolling to the bottom of an email and clicking the unsubscribe
link.
Honorlock FAQs - Security & Privacy
Yes, Honorlock is FERPA compliant! 黑料社 does not share student information such as
enrollment or grade information with other parties. Data is secure, and our agreement
with Honorlock mandates that student information is not shared with third parties.
No, it鈥檚 up to the instructor of the course when and if they choose to use Honorlock with their exams. Details can usually be found in your course syllabus.
No, Honorlock will never sell your information.
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鈥檚 private cloud in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center.
No, it does not!
Only your instructor and 黑料社 eLearning administrators can access Honorlock exam recordings. eLearning administrators will only view recordings if the instructor needs assistance or there鈥檚 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鈥檛 have to use your own device. Please see additional topics below to learn more!
Absolutely! You can immediately after submitting your exam.
Follow these !
Contact the Library at (360) 442-2668 or library@lowercolumbia.edu or visit us in person for information on checking out a Chromebook. The Library also has webcams available if you already have a computer.
Contact eLearning
The eLearning office is your resource for help with technology. To contact a staff member directly, visit our eLearning Staff page!
eLearning Office
Office Location
Alan Thompson Library Rm. 135
Hours
Mon - Thur: 8am - 5pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Campus closed on Fridays during summer session (July/Aug).