ProctorU MPE Sessions
ProctorU exams are taken remotely. Laptops or desktops (PC or Macs) with a video (webcam) and an audio system (speakers and mic) are required. Cell phones, iPads, and Chromebooks are not compatible with the ProctorU system and may not be used.
Schedule ProctorU exams at least 3 days in advance to avoid paying extra fees. See MPE Dates for fee schedules.
Complete the Equipment Check to receive a link to register for an exam session.
Schedule MPE on ProctorU ($20)
Remote Testing Window: February 9 - April 8
Complete the Equipment Check to receive a link to schedule.
MPE-Retake Policy
Through April 30, students may retake the MPE after 30 days have elapsed (which is strictly enforced). However, students should enroll in the course that they are placed into (or have advanced to) without delay and not engage in MPE retakes.
Starting May 1, 2026, MPE retakes will NOT be allowed as per the revised MPE-retake policy, and students must enroll in the course that they are placed into. Advancement will occur by completing successive courses in the established Math Pathway determined by their major and/or college.
MPE results are valid for one year. Students who do not enroll in their placed course must retake the MPE if they have not yet enrolled in math and their results have expired to earn a new math placement.
Students with Math 2 placement are on the Place-Up Pathway (PUP) and need take (and pass) the Math 2-to-3B Place-up Exam (PUP-E) to move forward in Math. Retaking the MPE is not allowed. See PUP-Exam for more information.
Important Information
- Appointments must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- Last minute exam appointments are charged an extra fee payable by the student.
- Students must present a photo ID (may use a school ID card) and have obtained their UC San Diego Personal Identification Number (PID) prior to taking the MPE with ProctorU.
- ProctorU exams require PC or Mac, Internet, webcam, audio, and Google Chrome or FireFox (Chromebooks are not compatible with the ProctorU system and may not be used)
- Students should review the MPE via ProctorU video Student Experience: Colleges and Universities prior to taking their exam.
What you Need for Testing
The following items are needed and permitted for testing:
- Your UCSD PID number. Your results cannot be posted if you do not use your PID number.
- A current photo ID. Accepted IDs include: UC San Diego ID card, State ID or Passport, or High School ID (for first-year students).
- Pencil or pen for calculations.
- 2 sheets of blank paper.
- Calculators are not allowed on the MPE.
Your MPE Results
To view your results. You must use your TritonLink login with your PID as the username.
MPE results are processed and posted everyday (except during holidays or campus closures) during regular office hours the first working day after the test was taken.
