Exam information

To help you prepare for the formal semester examinations/evaluations, please carefully read the following information. If you require clarification, please see your program dean or appropriate program faculty member.

REMINDER: BRING YOUR PHOTO I.D. CARD TO EACH SCHEDULED EXAMINATION.

1. Check your examination timetable carefully. Make sure you know the time and place that your examination is being written. NON-STANDARD STUDENTS - if you note a conflict in your examination schedule, please go to the appropriate school office to discuss alternate arrangements.
   
2. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.
   
3. Bring extra pens and pencils. Examination aids, such as electronic calculators, MUST be approved by the professor. No cell phones with calculators built in will be permitted in the examination room. Please check with your professor BEFORE the examination. Unless you are writing an open book examination, leave all books, materials, and personal belongings in your locker including your laptop. For students writing an examination in the gym, all duffle bags, books, and personal belongings are to be put in Team Room #1 (if you have not left the articles in your locker). These articles WILL NOT be allowed in the gym. Reminder - laptops will not be permitted in the gym.
   
4. When writing examinations in the gym, line up on the second floor at the top of the stairs outside of the Campus Dining Room. You will be called to enter the gym approximately 15 minutes before the examination is scheduled to start.When writing examinations in other rooms, congregate outside of the assigned room. You will be seated in the examination room approximately 10 minutes before the examination is scheduled to start.
   
5. When writing examinations in the gym or cafeteria, use the seating plan on your examination schedule to assist you in finding your exam.
   
6. Please enter any examination room quietly - stop talking. Student conversation is not permitted. Sit down immediately and check that you are in the right place with the right examination. Write your name on the examination booklet and computer sheet/card. Leave the examination face down until advised to begin. Before starting to write the examination, check to ensure that no pages are missing.
   
7. In order to ensure a quiet environment throughout the examination, the following are in effect:
   a) You will not be admitted to the examination room if you are more than 30 minutes late.
   b) You may not leave the examination room during the last 15 minutes.
   c) You may not leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes.
   d) Initial the class list as it is circulated to confirm your presence.
   e) If you have any questions or problems during the examination, raise your hand. Do not ask your neighbour. Please ask the invigilator in a quiet voice so you do not disturb the other students.
   f) If you leave the examination room early, please do not remain in the area outside of the room. GOOD LUCK TO EACH OF YOU IN YOUR EXAMINATIONS!
   
8. If you are prevented from writing an examination, phone the appropriate school IMMEDIATELY. Inclement weather, road accidents, or other problems can occur.
   
   School extensions
   Schools of Applied Sciences & Technology ext. 3060
   School of Business ext. 3065
   Schools of Design & Communication Arts ext. 3148
   Schools of Health & Community Studies ext. 2375
   School of Integrated Studies ext. 2152
   School of Justice ext. 3072
   The college number is 905.721.2000.
   
   Appropriate documentation may be requested if you are prevented from writing an examination.
   
   In the event of inclement weather conditions, listen to the following radio stations:
   Magic (Oshawa) 94.9 on your F.M. dial
   KX96 95.9 on your F.M. dial
   
9. ACADEMIC HONESTY - Please refer to page 212 in your 2006/2007 Student Handbook. The MINIMUM penalty a student found cheating can expect is a zero on the examination.
   
10. FIRE ALARM, BOMB THREAT - Follow the directions given by the invigilator. Vacate the room as QUICKLY and CALMLY as possible.DO NOT stop for books, duffle bags, etc. Wait for the okay to return message.
    
11. ILLNESS - If you become ill during the examination, notify one of the invigilators immediately.
    
12. CHILDREN - As per thestatement on page 221 of your 2006/2007 Student Handbook, children arenot allowed in classrooms (this includes examination rooms) while activities are in session. Please make appropriate arrangements so you DO NOT bring your child/children to the examination room(s).

AS INDIVIDUAL PROFESSORS MAY NOT BE INVIGILATING THEIR RESPECTIVE EXAMINATIONS, YOU SHOULD OBTAIN WHATEVER ASSISTANCE YOU NEED IN YOUR VARIOUS SUBJECTS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION.

GOOD LUCK TO EACH OF YOU IN YOUR EXAMINATIONS!