Final Exam Tips and Resources

Before Your Exams

Check Ventus for Accommodation Details

• This includes the course code, date, start and end time(s), location, accommodations, and status of each exam….
  • 14 days before the date of an in-person exam; and
  • 5 days before the date of an online exam in Brightspace.
• Ensure the accommodations for each exam are accurate.
• Report any missing or inaccurate accommodation(s) to your PMC coordinator ASAP.

Familiarize Yourself with In-Person Exam Location(s)

• Use the interactive campus map to plan your route in advance.
• During the formal exam period, accommodated exams are typically scheduled at the following locations:
  • 133 Nideyinan: building information, virtual tour; accessible guide tour (MS Word)
  • 7th Floor Dunton Tower: building information, virtual tour, accessible guide tour (MS Word)
  • Southam Hall: building information; room search
  • 512 Nideyinan  
• Budget enough time to travel to campus in time for your exams whether arranging a ride with family/friend or planning out your OC Transpo trip.

For online exams…

• If there is no accommodation information for an online exam, email your course instructor ASAP to ask if they plan to apply the extra time in Brightspace themselves or if MEC will apply it on their behalf.
• If the exam type is in-person proctored digital exam, which will be labelled as “Online – Brightspace, student brings device”, please make sure to bring your device to the exam and check the location of the exam in Ventus.
• If you are writing an exam that is being e-proctored by CoMaS or Zoom, make sure you are familiar with the technical guidelines before the exam.

AT reminders…

• If you have Assistive Technology (AT) software (e.g. reading or voice dictation) as part of your exam accommodations, make sure you are trained and comfortable using the software before your exams. AT training with an assistive technologist can be arranged through your PMC coordinator.
• If you have “pre-approved personal music” as an accommodation for your exams, please contact Synclair Calder, SynclairCalder@cunet.carleton.ca, to make arrangements to have your music vetted before your exams if you have not already done so. If you do not submit any music, generic music will be provided to you for your exam.
• Note that smart glasses (e.g. Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer) and smart watches are considered unauthorized devices and are not permitted at formal exam sites.

On Exam Day

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your exam begins.

If you arrive late…

• There is a 30-minute grace period at the start of formally scheduled exams. If you arrive at your exam location within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time, you will be admitted without question.
• If you are more than 30 minutes late, proceed to your exam site. The on-site proctor will contact your professor to seek permission for you to write the exam.
• You will not receive additional time to make-up for the time lost due to the late arrival. If you feel that there is not sufficient time to successfully complete your exam, you should instead apply for a deferral through the Registrar’s Office. If you begin writing a final exam, then you are no longer eligible for a deferred exam. 

Before you begin…

• Review the summary of accommodations and the amount of time (extra time included) you are entitled to receive for accuracy. Report any discrepancy to the proctor ASAP.
• If you are using assistive technology software or equipment as part of your exam accommodations, make sure they are working properly and report any problems to the proctor right away.
• For in-person evening exams with earlier start times, students will not be permitted to leave the exam site until at least 30 minutes have passed from the official start time of the exam.

Additional Tips and Resources

Accommodated Exams at the McIntyre Exam Centre FAQ

Managing Exam Accommodations FAQ

On Exam Day – Before the Exam, During the Exam, and Around Campus

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