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 

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

• Visit the Evolve/Elsevier website.  
• If you already have an account, you're good to go.  
• Make sure to write down your Evolve username and password; you'll need it during your exam.  
  
  

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:
     • RN Admission Assessment (A2) 1st Time Tester  
     • RN Admission Assessment (A2) 2nd Time Tester 
       (You may take these in any order)  
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)  
• 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:  

• 1st Time Tester: ZSU4TYE1QF 
• 2nd Time Tester: 0QF4N6I3QG  

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.