Executive Summary of Rules and Regulations Regarding Examinations

Writing examinations is an important part of your university experience and the University takes this process seriously. Fairness, equity and academic integrity are key objectives. A number of rules and regulations exist in order to ensure that all examination sessions provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate what you have learned in your courses. So, attend all your classes and labs, study hard and good luck!

You are encouraged to review Senate Policy E3: Rules for Conduct of Examinations and Examination Medical Emergency Procedures.

Here is an unofficial Executive Summary of some of the key examination policies:

1. Check the on-line Examination Schedule often so you know exactly where and when your examination is to be held. Examinations normally start on time so arrive early as the examination room opens up a few minutes in advance.
    
2. Be sure to have a valid Student Identification Card with you. These are available from the UWin Card office in the CAW Centre. You can be refused entry if you do not have a student ID card.
    
3. Do not bring ANY valuables to examination sessions as they may not be secure. The University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
    
4. You will be expected to sign a control sheet at each examination session. Your identification will be verified.
    
5. No one is allowed to enter the examination room (to write an examination) after the first 30 minutes and no one is allowed to leave the examination room within the first 30 minutes.
    
6. Neither communication devices nor food is not allowed in the examination room.
    
7. Throughout the examination students are under the authority of the Presiding Officer.