Our goal is to help all NSU students reach their full academic potential. All students are welcome to participate in our free academic tutoring both face to face and online offered through the Academic Success Center. Students are provided with both one-on-one and group tutoring for most University courses.

Students taking online courses may be required to secure proctoring services for some or all exams.  Instructors will post proctoring requirements within each course.

Proctored assessments associated with Northwestern State University courses must be monitored using one of the following options:

Instructor Approved Proctor

An instructor-approved proctor at Northwestern State University who works at either a designated Testing Center or the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (OADS) on one of the following Northwestern State University campus locations:

• Alexandria/CENLA
• Barksdale
• Leesville/Fort Johnson
• Marksville
• Natchitoches
• Shreveport Nursing Campus
• Any military entity

Testing or Educational Center

An official testing/educational center associated with any accredited college, university, or military entity (if currently on active military duty).

Online Proctoring Service

A university-designated online proctoring service (i.e., Respondus Lockdown Browser or ProctorU)

Proctor U Exam Checklist
Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor Quick Start Guide

High School Dual Enrollment Students

*For dual enrollment students only*: a student’s high school-approved proctor (i.e., Guidance Counselor, Principal, Assistant Principal, or designated teacher)

Student Responsibilities

• When exam proctoring/monitoring services are fee-based, the student is responsible for covering any costs and technology requirements associated with the proctoring/monitoring service. These fees average $25 per hour of proctoring service).
• Students will be responsible for making sure that any equipment required for proctoring services is obtained. For example, online proctoring services may require webcams and microphones.

Northwestern State University uses Moodle as its learning management system.  This platform is designed to provide educators, administrators, and learners with a secure and integrated system to deliver online courses. For assistance navigating Moodle courses, view the tutorials on the Student Helpdesk Page.

Webex is a free to use tool that allows for effective online training and courses. Teachers use Webex to conduct live class sessions with online students to create a more interactive learning environment.

Northwestern State University has a Webex specifically for the courses and workshops offered from campus. Northwestern’s Webex site is nsula.webex.com.

For assistance navigating WebEX, view the Webex Student Guide on the Student Helpdesk page.