Exams & Assessments

Documents prepared by Student Services titled “Study Skills Note Theory” and “Study Strategies Resource Book” are available from Student Services. Any students requiring help with preparation for examinations and examination techniques should contact Student Services.

The examination timetable is generally published on Friday of Week 5.

Centrally scheduled end of semester examinations usually commence Friday of Week 13, all of Week 14 and usually finish on Saturday of Week 14. The number of days required to schedule all examinations can vary depending on the number of subjects being examined.

Students should be familiar with the requirements and obligations relating to examinations. For example, students are not permitted to bring bags into the exams venue, certain written materials and electronic equipment might be prohibited and there are restrictions on when students can be permitted to enter and leave the venue.

Student Identification Card (SID)/ Other Photographic Identification
Students should bring their Student ID card to examinations as proof of their identity. Other photographic identification such as a passport or drivers licence may be acceptable.

No Photographic Identification
If you do not have any photographic identification you may be allowed to sit the exam, but your results will be withheld. To have your results released you will need to provide evidence of your identity to Student Administration.

Unauthorised Material
Do not carry any unauthorised material into an examination. If you are caught with unauthorised material in an examination room you will be charged with cheating. Unauthorised material would include items such as written notes, crib sheets, annotated textbooks.

Bags
Bags or briefcases cannot be brought into the examination room. You should leave your bag at home or put it in a locker at the gym otherwise you will have to leave it outside the room.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not permitted in the examination room. Turn off your mobile and leave it in your bag. If you take your mobile into the examination, it will be confiscated.

Other Electronic Equipment
Laptops, programmable calculators, electronic dictionaries and other electronic devices are not permitted in the examination room. If you are found to have an electronic device on you in an examination room you will be charged with cheating.

Students may apply for a deferred examination if they are unable to sit for an exam, usually due to medical issues. Applications for Deferred Examinations must be lodged with Student Administration prior to the commencement of the examination or within 48 hours after the examination.

Students will be able to view their results on eStudent after Monday of week 3 of the break. If a sanction is preventing you from accessing your results contact the relevant department. For a fee sanction contact Cashiers or contact the Library for a library sanction. For all other sanctions contact Student Administration.