Interested in becoming a proctor? Learn more below.
What is a proctor?
Proctors are students who've successfully completed Computer Science 101 with an "A" grade. After they've taken the course as a student, proctors come back and help the course by serving as a student assistant.
Most CS101 on-campus sections and CS101 Learning Center shifts have a proctor. If there is a student in the room helping the instructor, chances are that they're a proctor.
What do proctors do?
For the Spring 2025 semester, all of our proctors are working either in-person or via Zoom with the CS101 Learning Center.
Learning Center Proctors
These proctors help students who come to the CS101 Learning Center to complete their Homeworks and Participation Projects. They also help to administer exams.
CS101 Learning Center proctoring is excellent for students who like to work with others on a one-on-one basis or tutor.
Who is eligible to proctor?
Proctors must have taken a Morgantown-based or WVU Tech on-campus or online section of CS101. Proctors should have earned an "A" grade in the course and had no academic integrity violations, although students not meeting these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What do proctors earn?
Proctors earn CSEE 490 (Teaching Practicum) credits. These credits can be applied towards graduation in most majors. (Check with your advisor for details on your program of study.)
Credit Hours
The number of CSEE 490 credit hours proctors receive depends on how many hours they work. Students can mix and match these tasks to earn up to 3 credits per semester:
| Mix-and-Match Tasks | Additional CSEE 490 Credit Hours Earned |
| Assist 4 hours per week in Open Lab (if starting at mid-semester) |
+1 credit hour |
| Assist 8 hours per week in Open Lab (if starting at mid-semester) |
+2 credit hours |
| Maximum Credit Hours per Semester | 3 credit hours |
Major Credit Restrictions
Some majors limit the number of CSEE 490 or "490" Teaching Practicum credit hours that can be applied towards graduation. It's important that students check with their advisors to verify how CS490 can fit into their plan of study.
| Major | CSEE 490 Credit Limit |
| Majors in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics | 4 credits |
| Regents' Bachelor of Arts | 6 credits |
| Other majors | Check with your advisor. |
Grades
Proctor grades are based on attending your scheduled times and assisting as requested. We want you to be involved, so it's important that you be present. If you can't make an Open Lab shift, it's your responsibility to notify the coordinator. For more details, check out the CSEE 490 syllabus.
How do I register?
Complete the application
Once you've figured out what times will fit your schedule, complete the CS101 Proctor Application. Within a couple days after you submit the application, Dr. Powell will contact you to finish signing you up.
Register for classes
Dr. Powell will add a registration override in STAR so you can register for classes. The section you will sign up for will depend on which grading option you chose. Registration works like any other course.
Spring 2025 Semester
| Credit Hours | Section To Register For | CRN |
| 1 credit hour | CSEE 490 Section 401 | CRN 15064 |
| 2 credit hours | CSEE 490 Section 402 | CRN 15065 |
| 3 credit hours | CSEE 490 Section 403 | CRN 15066 |