Exam Policies & Procedures

Real Estate University Final Exams are Proctored Via Zoom

1) The final exam will be administered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am. Schedules are firm due to the requirement of a proctor logged in for the duration of the exam with a limited staff available.

2) Test takers must use a computer with a camera.  Use of an iPad or cell phone is not allowed for the final exam.

3) Students must register for the exam a minimum of 24 hours ahead of the exam date. You can use this link to register for an exam and can also be accessed through our website.

4) Students will be given 3 hours to complete the exam.

5) Students must select their exam date and register through the website using the calendar. Students should be mindful when selecting a date and time as there will be a $25 cancellation fee for rescheduled, canceled or no-show appointments for any reason. Because testing spots are limited, students can only schedule one test at a time. If students have scheduled more than one, then all existing reservations will be cancelled and there will be a $25 fee per test.

6) Students will receive an email from us with the link and instructions the day before the exam.

7) The test is proctored using the Zoom platform, we recommend students download the Zoom app and get comfortable with it prior to the test as we will not be able to offer technical assistance.

8) Test takers MUST log into Zoom 10 minutes prior to the exam start time. Camera and sound must be ready and self tested prior to live-proctored exam. Logging in late will not be allowed and will result in a $25 reschedule fee.

    9) Students may not begin the exam until prompted by the proctor and are not allowed to log in late for any reason.

    10) Students will be permitted to use a traditional calculator or the calculator on a mobile device and scratch paper but the paper must be destroyed upon completion of the examination.

    11) Students are not permitted cell phone use during the examination.

    12) Test takers must be visible via live stream on their webcam throughout the duration of the exam.

    13) Under no circumstance are students permitted to take screen shots of the exam nor share questions.

    14) During the exam, students should be in a quiet, private section of the house, away from background noise and distractions.

    15) Test takers will find out immediately whether or not they have passed the exam. If they have failed, they can make another appointment to re-test. All test-takers will receive an email with a breakdown of areas of their strengths and weaknesses.

    16) Once the test taker passes, we will prepare their paperwork and mail it to the student promptly. The post-exam instructions can be found on the website.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are online real estate classes allowed in Connecticut?
    As of March 2020, the Department of Consumer Protection and Real Estate Commission will now allow instructor-led LIVE STREAMING classes for those wishing to take the real estate pre-licensing course. It must be taken as part of a live classroom and, therefore, is not an on-demand course.
    How do I register for your virtual real estate courses?

    You can register for the class through our website, in person during the office hours or over the phone at 203-820-0110.

    How soon can I start my live-streaming real estate course after registering?
    You can start any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday as long as you have registered a minimum of two hours ahead of the course start time.
    How do I access the virtual real estate classes?
    Once you have registered, a Real Estate University staff member will text and email log-in instructions to you.
    Do you have a live-streaming option for all of your real estate courses?
    Yes! Effective March 20, 2020, the DCP will allow all of Real Estate University’s classes, including broker pre-licensing and CE, to be able to be taken through live-streaming! For those who feel comfortable, they can also attend the class live at our Norwalk location but the seating is limited to 5 students.
    Is there an instructor teaching the virtual classes?
    Yes! You will be virtually attending a class with the same amazing Real Estate University instructors that you are used to (Chuck, Kim-Marie, Karena, Amanda and others).
    If I have any questions during the class, will I be able to ask them?
    Absolutely! You will be able to fully participate in the class by asking questions and interacting with the other students and the instructor.
    Can I take some of the modules in the classroom and others through live-streaming?

    Due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts, we are currently offering our classes via live stream instruction only. We hope to open the classroom in the future and will keep students posted on our website with any updates. 

    What if I can’t start the virtual class on time or I have to log off early?

    No credit will be given for partial attendance so students should make sure they are available and logged in with the camera on during the entire class time.

    Will there be an exam at the end of the course? Where is the exam given?

    Yes, the exam is currently being proctored live streatm through Zoom. Please see our final exam policies and procedures page for more details.

    Will Real Estate University offer virtual real estate classes in other states other than Connecticut?

    Great question! Yes! We plan to offer live-streaming classes in Rhode Island by fall 2020. Keep checking our website for updates.

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