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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.

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Schedule MPE on ProctorU ($20)

Remote Testing Windows:

  • May 1 - September 30

Complete the Equipment Check to receive a link to schedule.

Equipment Check

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

Get MPE Results

For FA26 Incoming Students

To view your results, log into Student SSO using your TSN as your TritonLink user name. If this is your first time logging in, you will need to click on “First-Time User?” in order to receive your login information. 

For Continuing Students 

To view your results, log into Student SSO using your PID as your TritonLink user name.

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.

MPE-Retake Policy

MPE retakes are NOT allowed, and students must enroll in the course that they are placed into. Advancement will occur by completing successive courses in the established Math Pathways determined by their major and/or college. 

Exceptions: 

  • MPE results are valid for one year. Students who have not enrolled in their placed course after 12 months must retake the MPE before they can enroll in math. 
  • Pass a pre-calculus course at another college. Send mathtesting@ucsd.edu a screen capture of your unofficial transcript to include your final grade. 

Place-Up Pathway

Students with initial Math 2 placement are on the Place-Up Pathway (PUP) and may not retake the MPE. To move forward in math, students must:

  • Pass the Math 2-to-3B Place-up Exam (PUP-E). See PUP-Exam for more information.
  • Once placed in Math 3B, advancement will occur by completing successive courses in the established Math Pathway determined by their major and/or college.