The OSE offers entry-level testing in partnership with ProctorU. To use this service there is a fee of at least $40 charged and collected by ProctorU. The OSE receives none of the fees charged by ProctorU. Any questions about money, issues with their fees, or potential refunds should be directed to ProctorU at 1-855-772-8678.
ProctorU is a service that monitors you while you’re taking your exam online to ensure that no cheating takes place, and to help you be successful. Using this service allows you the convenience of testing from home, at a department’s computer lab or in a private room at a library. They are available 24/7, so you can take your test whenever it’s most convenient for you.
You will only be allowed to take the same online exam ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS.
There are no Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations available through online testing. If you require special accommodations, you will need to go through the in-person testing procedures. (PLEASE CLICK HERE)
If you are requesting Veteran’s Points you will be required to submit your supporting documents separately from the application. You must email them to OSEonlinetesting@la.gov before you take the exam. Failure to timely provide the documents will result in you not receiving any Veteran’s Points. ***Veteran’s Points are up to 5 points and only applied to a passing score***
ONLINE TESTING PROCESS:
- APPLY to take the EXAM with the OSE at the link provided below
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be at least 18 years old
- At least 30 days since you took the same online exam
- Once an application has been accepted, follow the instructions provided to you in the email sent from our office (emails will come from OSEOnlineTesting@la.gov). If you need to create a ProctorU account do so and then email our office that you have a ProctorU account. (The email address you use to create your ProctorU account should be the same email address you used to submit your application.)
- Schedule your exam with ProctorU
- Take your test at your scheduled time
- You will then receive your grade via email. Grades are sent on business Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.
Before you can take the exam you must apply with the OSE using the links provided below.
Applications can be submitted at any time, but the OSE will *review them once per business day. You may only take the online exam once every thirty days. After we have received your application, if it is accepted, we will email you with the information you need to sign up with ProctorU.
*If you apply during the last three days of the calendar month, your application will be processed, but you will not be able to take your exam until the first day of the following month.
ProctorU recommends you check your equipment prior to your proctored exam to ensure your equipment meets the technical requirements. Please make sure you have an updated version of Google Chrome (preferred) or Firefox and have downloaded the ProctorU extension (for Chrome or for Firefox).