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Educators may ban smart glasses during assessments. Smart glasses provide similar functionality to smartphones. They are available from multiple manufacturers, are connected to internet, contain small cameras, and have a display within the lens.
The university’s recommended syllabus statement and Policy G-9 state that students may use only sources permitted by their instructor. Some students may have prescription smart glasses, so instructors should also consider adding a statement like the following to their syllabus and/or assessment instructions:
Smart glasses and other similar technologies are not permitted during quizzes and exams. Students with prescription smart glasses should bring other glasses (non-technology-enabled) to quizzes and exams.
Note that, beginning fall 2025, the Pollock Testing Center and the Student Disability Resources (SDR) Exam Center will also prohibit smart glasses during testing. If a student provides documentation that appears to be from SDR listing the use of smart glasses as an accommodation, instructors should confirm with SDR before allowing.