Frequently Asked Questions
Exam SchedulingPrimary examinations are scheduled over a two-week period with two sessions per day. For maximum efficiency and equity, examination scheduling software is used to set the timetable. Exams are scheduled when all (or as many candidates as possible) are available, thus reducing the number of students with clashing exams or overload. Presently, as students can select from a wide range of courses, it is not possible to schedule exams to ensure that all students do not have exams on consecutive days.
Q. Can I make notes during reading time?
During the official 10 minute reading time you may make notes on the scribble paper provided, but you MUST NOT write on the examination paper or inside the answer book.
Q. Can I use my mobile phone to check the time?
No. Mobile phones are not permitted in examination venues. If you are found to have a phone in your possession, your supervisor will confiscate it. It will be returned after the exam. Being in possession of unauthorised material during an examination constitutes a breach of the Examination Policy’s Code of Conduct for Examinations and will be dealt with according to the relevant principles outlined in the University's Plagiarism Policy and Cheating Policy. Clocks will be placed around the venue to assist you with monitoring your time.
Q. What if I forget my student ID?
All students are required to place their student ID on the top right corner of their desk. If you have forgotten your student ID, you must present another form of photographic identification, such as a driver’s licence. If you are unable to present any form of photo ID, a supervisor will take a Polaroid photograph of you at the venue. You will need to sign and date the photo and it will be stapled to the cover of your exam book. You will be required to provide photographic identification to your School within 2 working days of the examination.
Q. What if I have to use the toilet?
If you need to use the toilet, remain seated and raise your hand. A supervisor will grant you permission to leave your seat to use the toilet. Only a limited number of students may use the facilities at any one time and toilet monitors will be in place to supervise student activity whilst outside of the exam venue.
Q. English is not my first language. Can I have extra time?
Extra time will not be granted to complete an examination on the basis of language competence, eg. where English is a second language (ESL). A student with a language disability (for example, dyslexia) may apply for alternative examination arrangements.
Q. How do I make a comment or suggestion about the examinations?
The University appreciates constructive feedback. At the end of the examination period the Examinations Office may invite students to participate in a survey. This will be advertised on the Examinations Website. Alternatively, you can email examinations@adelaide.edu.au.
Q. What happens at the Wayville exam venue?
- Check the Seating Plans posted outside of the venue. If the exam is in the section of the Hall marked BB enter through Entrance AA-PP. See Wayville setup (pdf 53kB). There are about 1800 students sitting exams in each session. Please line up and be patient.
- Students are discouraged from bringing bags to the exam venue. Bags of books for open book exams must be presented for inspection when you enter the venue.
- Mobile phones are not permitted in the venue. Ensure that it is switched off and placed in bag. Phones discovered on desks or people will be confiscated.
- An announcement will be addressed to candidates waiting outside of the venue 10 minutess before the start of the exams. Listen carefully to the instructions. Any unauthorised materials can be surrendered at the entrance.
- Exam conditions apply as soon as candidates enter the venue. Quickly and quietly move to one of the seats allocated within the block for your exam.
- Exam materials must be placed on the desk and bags must be placed on the floor under the seat.
- Check the front page (rubric) of the exam paper to confirm that it is the correct paper. Do not read the exam paper.
- If you wish to speak to a supervisor, remain seated and raise your hand.
- Complete the attendance slip on one answer book, tear along perforations and place it with your student ID on the top right-hand corner of your desk.
- Complete the rest of the details on the cover of the answer books. Do not complete another attendance slip.
- If you have forgotten to bring student ID, another form of photo ID will suffice.
- If you do not have any photo ID, a supervisor will take a Polaroid photograph as soon as possible. You will be required to sign the photo and to present photo ID to your School within 2 working days of the exam.
- During the course of the exam, the supervisor will examine photo ID and other materials brought into the exam. Candidates are required to comply with all requests from the supervisor.
- Listen to all announcements from the Chief Supervisor and other supervisors for any corrections or clarifications to the exam.
- Official reading time is 10 minutess. When the announcement to start reading is made you may read your exam paper and make notes on the scribble paper provided. You must not write on your exam paper or in your answer book.
- Carefully read the front of the exam paper. Note important instructions such as additional reading time, answering parts in separate books, etc.
- Check that you have all the pages, attachments, formulae sheets and case studies for the exam, as indicated on the paper.
- Your examiner may be present during reading time. Raise your hand if you have any questions about the instructions or requirements for the exam.
- Raise your hand and wait for your supervisor if you wish to use the toilet. Only a limited number of students may use the toilets at any time. You may be escorted to the toilet and must remain under exam conditions at all times (no talking).
- If you have a query about a question in your paper, and your supervisor is unable to answer it, you are advised to state the assumption upon which your answer is based.
- If you finish your exam early, raise your hand. The supervisor will collect your exam materials and may permit you to leave.
- No students will be permitted to leave after the 10-minute end of exam warning has been announced. Remain seated for the duration.
- Please leave the venue quietly, as other students may still be completing their exam and will be distracted by your noise. Do not talk until you are outside of the venue.
- If you become unwell during your exam, raise your hand and a supervisor will assist you.
- In the event of an emergency at the venue (fire, electrical faults, etc.) remain quietly seated. Listen to instructions from the supervisor. If the venue is evacuated, leave quickly and quietly, taking all personal belongings with you. Do not remove any examination materials.
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