On campus exams

How do on campus exams take place?

Exams on campus will be written answers in an answer script book which will be provided to you. If you have a learning profile in place for the use of a PC, you will be given access to an appropriate device.

During your exam

• The invigilator will inform you of the start and end time of the exam
• Once the exam has started, you may not leave the exam room until a period of 1 hour has elapsed from the start of the exam. You are not allowed to leave the room in the last 15 minutes of the exam
• If there is reading time you will not be permitted to make notes or answer the questions in your script book(s) during this period
• No unauthorised material may be brought into the exam room
• Communication between candidates or any other irregular practice is not allowed
• Sharing of any material is prohibited

Calculators and dictionaries

In some instances, calculators and dictionaries may be allowed during the exam. You should discuss this with your examiner. Programmable calculators are only allowed in appropriate exams, provided the memory facility has been cleared and the examiner has approved the use of programmable calculators.

Mobile phones or smart watches must not be used as calculators. Please be aware that if you forget your calculator, the exams office will not be able to supply a replacement.

At the end of your exam

• The invigilator will read a closing announcement to formally close the exam
• Please ensure your student number appears on each script book and any additional materials which should be handed in
• At the end of the exam remain in your seat until the invigilator has collected your script book(s) from you
• Script book(s) will be anonymously marked
• Script book(s) are the property of Edinburgh Napier University and must not be removed from the exam room

Support during exams

Academic staff will be available at the start of the exams should there be any initial queries about the exam question paper.