Registering Your HESI Exam with ProctorU

The Texas A&M College of Nursing partners with Elsevier and ProctorU for online proctoring of the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) exam.  

Step 1: Set up your Elsevier (Evolve) account and HESI Course Access

Before doing anything with ProctorU, you must have an Evolve/Elsevier account.  

• Visit the Evolve/Elsevier website.  
• If you already have an Evolve account, you may use your existing account.
• Record your Evolve username and password. You will need them to take the exam and access your results.
• After creating or accessing your account, enroll in the HESI NG course using the following Course ID: 159640_tcollegeofnursing_3001
• After your exam, you will use this course to view your HESI results and any available remediation materials.

Important: Students who test through ProctorU sometimes miss the HESI course enrollment step. If you cannot locate your exam results in Evolve after testing, verify that you have enrolled in the course using the Course ID above.

Step 2: Create or update your ProctorU account 

If you’ve used ProctorU before:  

You must add a new enrollment with Elsevier – HESI. Do not use your usual school’s ProctorU setup.  

1. Log in at ProctorU.
2. Click your name (top right) → Account Settings. 
3. Scroll to Enrollments → click Add Enrollment.
4. Select Elsevier – HESI.
5. Click Update Account.  

If this is your first time using ProctorU:  

1. Visit ProctorU log in page. 
2. Click Sign Up.  
3. Create a new account.  
4. For Institution, select Elsevier – HESI.
   
   

Step 3: Schedule your exam 

Important: Try to Register at least 72 hours before your preferred test time.  

1. Log in at ProctorU.
2. Click Schedule New Session.  
3. Choose:
   • Institution: Elsevier – HESI
   • Term: Texas A&M College Station  
   • Exam: Select your test:
     • HESI A2 First Time Test Taker 
     • HESI A2 Second Time Test Taker  
4. Click Find Sessions and follow prompts to complete scheduling.

Step 4: Prepare for exam day 

Download Guardian Browser if prompted  

• Required for most Elsevier HESI exams  
• Download Guardian Browser  

Test your equipment  

• Make sure your webcam, microphone, and internet connection all work.  
• Run a system check.

Set up your testing space  

• Quiet, well-lit, no distractions  
• Clear your workspace of everything not allowed on the exam  
• No beds or couches — use a desk or table  

Know what you’ll need  

• Evolve username & password  
• Government-issued photo ID  
• Any required or allowed materials (5-function calculator, erasable whiteboard) 
• One piece of blank paper is allowed
• Access code for your exam (see below)  

Need accommodations?  

• Contact nursingadmissions@tamu.edu well before test day to arrange accommodations such as extra time.  

Step 5: On Test Day 

• Launch your exam from the Guardian Browser  
• Log in to ProctorU and connect with your live proctor  
• Show your photo ID and scan your testing area  
• The check-in process takes 10–25 minutes (this does not reduce your exam time)  

Access codes for your exam  
Use the correct code when/if prompted: 

• HESI A2 First Time Test Taker: DJJN2WE0M4
• HESI A2 Second Time Test Taker: C9WLAIFI8G

Final Reminders 

• You must use a computer (not a tablet) with a webcam and microphone.
• Stay connected to reliable internet; ask others not to stream during your test.
• Make sure your space meets the rules. If it doesn't, your exam could be canceled.