Eastern University

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Thanks for the update. I agree with you, Eastern University seems to have good customer service. I emailed some questions to two different departments, admissions and financial aid. Both departments emailed me a response to answer my questions on the same day.

I'm happy to say that I was accepted in the program and will sign up for my classes on Monday! Yippie!

Congrats! I am curious to know if there are proctored exams or not. I am not opposed to proctored exams and I have done many of them. Eastern University told me there are not any proctored exams, but another person here said that the platform they use has video capture built-in (implying some type of proctoring even if it is not a live proctor i.e. Study.com). 

I would appreciate hearing those types of details and any other thoughts you wish to share. I won't be starting the program for another 5 to 6 months. 

Good Luck!

No problem, I will be happy to share my journey about the program. I was told the same thing that there is not a proctor for exams. I will be able to tell you more about how things go once I start classes. Will keep you posted.

I just received my syllabus and this is what it states when it comes to exams: Additionally, you will need a webcam to take the exams.  We will use proctoring software that requires a webcam so we can ensure academic integrity.
Grading 
Exams (100%)
Following most modules, you will take an exam through Brightspace.  We will be using proctoring software to assure academic integrity, so be sure to take your exams in a quiet, distraction-free environment.  The software will record you as you take your exam, and will track eye movement, so please behave accordingly.


You will be required to earn 80% on each exam before proceeding to subsequent material; however, you will be able to take the exams repeatedly until you earn 80%.


Exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and fill in the blank questions.  You will be expected to answer theoretical questions, solve calculations by hand, and answer questions related to relevant lab assignments.

Thanks for the update. It sounds like OldManOfTheSea is correct, there is proctoring. This is odd, I told Eastern University that I will be traveling internationally and that I wanted to make sure that they were okay with the idea of their students traveling outside of the USA while taking classes with them (unlike WGU unless you are in the military). They told me it is not a problem and that they have an American who is an English teacher currently in Korea taking their program. 

My next question was asking about their flexibility on scheduling for taking proctored exams. They told me not to worry as they "do not have proctored exams". Now, based on your own updated info, it sounds like there is some sort of proctoring even if it is not a live proctor. I don't have a problem with this but, I wish they would have clarified. 

Anyways, please feel free to share any other info here or start a new thread if you wish. Either way, thanks for the info you have shared so far.