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Princeton Ends 133-Year Unproctored Exams, Mandates Proctors 2026

5/15/2026

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Princeton will end its 133-year un-proctored-exam tradition by requiring proctors for all in-person tests starting July 1 2026.
Faculty voted 1-opposing, citing AI tools and personal devices as factors that make cheating harder to detect.
A 2025 senior survey showed nearly 30 % admitted cheating and 44.6 % witnessed violations without reporting.
Proctors will document observations and send them to the Honor Committee, which can recommend penalties up to expulsion.

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Princeton will end its 133-year un-proctored-exam tradition by requiring proctors for all in-person tests starting July 1 2026.
Faculty voted 1-opposing, citing AI tools and personal devices as factors that make cheating harder to detect.
A 2025 senior survey showed nearly 30 % admitted cheating and 44.6 % witnessed violations without reporting.
Proctors will document observations and send them to the Honor Committee, which can recommend penalties up to expulsion.