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Distance Education
Students classified as Distance Education Students and who live more than 150 miles away from Wichita Falls should click here to verify mileage: Distance verification Information about test sites and proctors will follow after verification.
Students at a distance who live more than 150 miles from Wichita Falls who fail the WPE should contact the Writing Proficiency Coordinator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far away do I have to live to take the test by proctor?
More than 150 miles away from Wichita Falls, TX, according to the Texas Mileage Guide.
How do I sign up to take the exam by proctor?
Fill out the form by clicking here: Distance Verification The Writing Proficiency Office will receive the form directly and will give you further directions.
If I take the exam by proctor, do I take the exam the same dates and times as the on-campus exams are given?
No. Exams are generally mailed to the proctor 3-4 weeks prior to the on-campus exam dates. You will have a 10-day window to take the exam prior to the on-campus dates. For example, if the on-campus dates are in early March, you will take the exam in mid-late February. Distance exams are given early to ensure they can arrive in the mail to the Writing Proficiency Office in time to coincide with the on-campus dates. Distance exams are graded and scored at the same time as on-campus exams.
Who can I use as a proctor?
An employee of a college/university's testing center (may also be called assessment center). A student MAY NOT use a library, a learning resource center, a favorite professor or advisor, a boss, a friend, etc. All proctors must be verified by the Writing Proficiency Office in advance.
How do I verify my proctor with the Writing Proficiency Office?
Have the proctor e-mail the Writing Proficiency Office at writingprof@mwsu.edu. The e-mail should indicate that the person agrees to proctor the student and should state the proctor's name, the proctor's title, the proctor's university and the university's website, and the proctor's mailing address.
What if I am in the military?
If you are stationed overseas, accomodations can be made for you to take the exam by proctor at the education center on your base. If you are stationed in the United States, you will need to take the exam at a college/university's testing center.
How soon do I have to find a proctor?
One month prior to the on-campus exams dates for that semester.
How can a distance student take ENGL 2113?
Contact the Writing Proficiency Office. The office will give you directions on how to register for the class online. PLEASE NOTE: THE ONLINE COURSE IS FOR DISTANCE STUDENTS ONLY. STUDENTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED TO TAKE THE CLASS. STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THE CLASS THEMSELVES--THE INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS MUST REGISTER THE STUDENT. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED, SO PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE EARLY FOR THE BEST CHANCE TO GET IN THE CLASS FOR THE SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU NEED TO DO SO.
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