Planning and Academic Administration

Where can I find the exam timetable?

The timetable is available at:

http://www.keele.ac.uk/recordsandexams/examinations/

Please ensure that you have checked the timetable carefully and that you know the date, time and venue for all your examinations, by referring to the module code of the examination you are taking. We are unable to re-arrange an examination for any student who has misread the timetable.

What should I do if I have an exam clash?

If you have an exam clash (i.e. two exams timetabled for the same time) please report this by email to exams@keele.ac.uk . Please remember to include your full name, student number and the module code and titles for all exams affected.

What if I require individual examination arrangements?

You should contact Disability Support to undertake an assessment of your needs. They will make recommendations to the Examinations Office in order to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made. The Examinations Office will then contact you individually, by e-mail, to explain the arrangements that have been put in place for you to sit your examinations.

If you have a temporary disability, you should inform the Examinations Office as soon as possible in order that it can be investigated whether any alternative facilities or support are necessary.

What am I allowed to bring into the exam room?

You should bring your own writing/drawing equipment but please note that you are NOT permitted to have a pencil case on your desk during an examination. You are advised not to bring personal items into the exam room, as you will not be permitted to keep these with you. If you bring a bag with you, this must be placed away from your exam desk at the edge of the exam room, as instructed by the Invigilator.

Can I bring my mobile phone into the exam room?

You should avoid bringing your mobile phone into the exam room. If you do bring your mobile phone, it MUST be switched off and left in your bag or on the Invigilators desk. The phone will be confiscated if found on your person, or on or near your desk and its presence may be regarded as cheating.

When can I enter the exam room?

You will be admitted to the exam room at least ten minutes before the start time indicated on the exam timetable. Please make sure you arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes before the exam is due to start.

How will I know which desk I should sit at?

A seating list will be posted outside each venue to allow students to look up their seat number. All the desks in the venue will be numbered, you should sit in the seat allocated to you.

What identification do I need to bring to exams?

You should bring your Keele card with you to all your exams.

Can I bring a dictionary into an exam?

Students are NOT permitted to use a dictionary during exams, unless specified in the rubric of the exam paper.

Can I bring a calculator into an exam?

Calculators may be used, except where specifically precluded by the rubric of the exam paper. The calculator should be hand held, battery operated or solar powered, noiseless and have no facility for the storage of alphabetical information other than hexadecimal numbers and no communications facility. It is your responsibility to ensure you are using a permitted calculator.

How must I behave during the exam?

Silence must be observed in examination rooms at all times, communication with other students is forbidden, as is copying another student’s notes or referring to any unauthorised material or text that has been brought into the room. Food and drink are not permitted with the exception of bottled water. If you need anything during an exam, you should raise your hand to attract the attention of an invigilator but you must not leave your seat.

Can I use additional paper to write rough notes during my exam?

All rough work should be done in your script book, make sure you cross out anything that you do not wish to be considered by the examiner, you must not remove any sheets from the script book.

What happens if I finish my exam early?

You may not leave the exam room within the first 30 or the last 15 minutes of the exam. If you wish to leave before the final 15 minutes, you must ask permission from the invigilator.

At the end of the exam you will be instructed to stop writing - remain silent and in your place until all the answer books have been collected.

What happens if I arrive late at the exam venue?

If you arrive up to 30 minutes after the official start time you will be permitted to sit the examination but you will not be allocated any additional time to compensate for the time you have missed. If you arrive after 30 minutes have elapsed then you will not be permitted to sit the exam.

What happens if I am unable to come to the exam?

If you are absent from an exam, you should contact your School for advice and if necessary complete an application for extenuating circumstances. In the case of illness, this must be accompanied by a full medical certificate from a doctor.

I am in international student: can I take my exams in my home country?

All university examinations must be sat at the Keele campus, you will not be able to sit any exams, including re-sits, in your home country.

Where can I find detailed information on exam regulations?

The exam regulations are available at: http://www.keele.ac.uk/regulations/regulation8/#d.en.19986%20

You can also contact the Examinations Office for advice/guidance either by e-mailing exams@keele.ac.uk or by telephone: 01782 734218