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Exam season is coming; and you might be feeling nervous or apprehensive about what to expect. We’ve got some tips and information for you, so you’ll know what to expect on the day(and before!)
Where will your exams be?
You should have received your exam timetable already.
Remember; if you have ILP adjustments, you may be taking your exam in a smaller room. If you’re unsure about where rooms are, it’s best to locate them in advance of your exam.
Locations which may be used for examinations:
• Amory Rooms 417 and 501
• Baring Court, St Luke's Campus
• Great Hall
• Harrison Rooms 101 / 102 / 103 / 106 / 107 /203 / 207 / 208
• Peter Chalk Centre / Newman Rooms
• South Cloisters 2.13, St Luke's Campus
• Sport's Hall, Streatham Campus
• Tennis Centre, Streatham Campus
• The Sanctuary
For Specific Provision Students:
• Amory 105 / 106 / 315 / 316 – Specific Provision students only
• Computer Suite Old Library – Specific Provision students only
• Hatherly Pods - Specific Provision students only
• Laver 320 – Specific Provision students only
• Old Library - Specific Provision students only
• Queen's Building - Specific Provision students only
How to get to your exam location
You must get to your exam at least 15 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. If you have along journey involving traffic or public transport, please plan accordingly to allow enough time for your journey.
Not sure where your exam is? Take a look at the campus map.
Once you’ve arrived, you can check the seating plan to work out where your seat will be. All desks will have a candidate card with your name and student id number on them. If you have difficultly finding your seat, ask one of the invigilators for help. You must not occupy any seat that does not have your candidate card on it.
What you must bring into the exam hall:
Your UniCard – if you are unable to bring this, another form of photo ID will also be accepted.
What you can bring into the exam hall:
· A completely clear pencil case or plastic bag containing pens and pencils.
· Reasonable quantities of soft drink/water and food may be brought into the exam hall. The consumption of these should not cause disturbance to other candidates.
· Non smartwatches are permitted but they must be removed and placed next to your desk card.
· Calculators –are permitted but must have been approved by your faculty – you’ll need to go to your faculty hub for this. Calculators must be silent. You must remove calculator covers and place them under your desk before the exam begins.
What you can’t bring into the exam hall:
Valuables should not be brought into the exam hall; invigilators take no responsibility for the safety of personal items.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness/trackers, or any other means of sending/receiving messages are not allowed within the exam room. Any such devices accidentally brought into the exam room must be switched off and handed over to supervisory staff. No responsibility will be taken for their safekeeping.
How UK exams are different
Exams will vary by course, module and department and they are set by your University teaching staff. You’ll receive results back around one month after exam week.
Exam etiquette
You will be told when to enter the exam room; and from this point onward all verbal and non-verbal communication with someone other than an invigilator is strictly forbidden for the duration of your exam.
Silence should be observed throughout the exam session.
If you are unwell on the day of your on-campus exam, please inform your Hub Info point, who can advise on mitigation procedures.
You may not leave the exam room during the first and last half hour of the exam session unless you feel unwell. If you have completed your paper before the specified time and wish to leave, you can do so quietly so as not to disturb the other candidates, taking your completed exam script with you and hand it into the relevant invigilator, usually at the rear of the exam hall. Once your exam script has been logged permission to leave will be granted from the invigilator.
Tips and Tricks
Don’t do any revision in the time immediately before your exam – it’s more likely to make you feel anxious. Trust that you’ve done enough revision and focus on staying calm instead.
Read the questions on the paper at least twice before you begin your answers. Don’t rush in, take your time to really read and understand what you are being asked to do.
Reward yourself after your exam! If that’s taking a long walk, buying yourself a takeaway or getting a new book – you’ve earned it! Take a little break before you start revision again if you’ve got more assessments coming up.