diff --git a/lms/templates/courseware/proctored-exam-status.underscore b/lms/templates/courseware/proctored-exam-status.underscore
index 1d5f12f477..4cb40f4b0c 100644
--- a/lms/templates/courseware/proctored-exam-status.underscore
+++ b/lms/templates/courseware/proctored-exam-status.underscore
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
                 .replace(/>/g, '>')
         }
     %>
-    <%= interpolate_text('You are taking "{exam_link}" as a proctored exam. The timer on the right shows the time remaining in the exam.', {exam_link: "<a href='" + exam_url_path + "'>"+gtLtEscape(exam_display_name)+"</a>"}) %>
+    <%= interpolate_text('You are taking "{exam_link}" as a {exam_type} exam. The timer on the right shows the time remaining in the exam.', {exam_link: "<a href='" + exam_url_path + "'>"+gtLtEscape(exam_display_name)+"</a>", exam_type: (!_.isUndefined(arguments[0].exam_type)) ? exam_type : gettext('timed')}) %>
     <span id="turn_in_exam_id" class="pull-right">
         <span id="turn_in_exam_id">
             <% if(attempt_status !== 'ready_to_submit') {%>