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Princeton Ends 133-Year No-Proctor Exam Tradition Over AI Cheating Concerns

Faculty said the new rule will add an observer to every exam room as AI tools and student reluctance to report cheating strain the honor system.

  • On Monday, Princeton faculty voted to require proctoring for all in-person exams starting this summer, ending the university's 133-year tradition of unproctored tests.
  • College Dean Michael Gordin wrote that faculty and students requested the change, citing perceptions that cheating on in-class exams has become widespread.
  • A Daily Princetonian survey of over 500 seniors found 29.9% admitted to cheating, while only 0.4% reported peers; Professor Jill Dolan called the policy "a shame, but...necessary."
  • Even after July 1, 2026, professors will not intervene directly during exams, instead serving as "an additional witness in the room" to observe and take notes.
  • Nearly 43% of U.S. teachers reported using AI detection tools during the 2024/2025 academic year, illustrating how Princeton's shift reflects broader institutional efforts to address technological threats to academic integrity.
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Princeton ends 133-year no-proctor exam tradition amid AI cheating concerns

Princeton University is ending its 133-year no-proctor exam tradition, with all in-person tests set to be monitored starting July 1. (AP photo)

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