With the main assessment period starting soon for many, to help your exams run smoothly and to avoid last-minute panic on the day, here are some tips of what you need to do in advance and bring with you.
- Your timetable on SUSSED. You should take note of your venue, seat number, and room number ahead of your exam, and double-check your timetable on the morning of your exam. Have a copy of your timetable to hand – you can access it via SUSSED or the My Southampton app on your phone.
- Plan your journey. Leave enough time to get to your venue, enter the exam, be seated and set up for the start time. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. You will not be allowed any extra time if you arrive late for your assessment. Check out the campus map before you head out, so you are confident in where you are heading.
- Physical student ID card. Bring your physical ID card with you and place it on your desk where it can be easily seen by the invigilators. Make sure you have it ready the night before your exam – you may not be able to take your exam without it.
- Calculator. If you need a calculator, ensure you are using an approved model as you can only use Casio models in your assessment. Do not forget your calculator as spares are not available. Open this PDF document to view a picture of an approved model.
- Dictionary. The only dictionary to be brought into an assessment is defined as a ‘direct translation’ dictionary (word to word) with no additional dialogue or explanation, context or grammar guidance. Open this PDF document to view an image of the University approved dictionary.
- Water. Make sure your bottled water is in a clear or non-labelled reusable bottle.
- Phones. Switch off your phone before entering the exam and put it in your bag with any other personal electronics – leave your bag where the invigilators tell you to.
- Instructions on the day. Listen carefully to instructions from the invigilators and take the time to carefully check the instructions to candidates provided on your paper before you begin.
- If things do not go to plan. If you feel ill during your exam, raise your hand and tell the invigilator. If you are unable to attend an exam or meet an assessment deadline due to illness or other exceptional circumstances outside of your control, use the Special Considerations process to let us know – usually no longer than five working days after any assessment or deadline may have been affected by exceptional circumstances.
- If you feel overwhelmed or want to talk to someone. The Student Hub is your first point of contact if you have questions and concerns relating to support, exams and wellbeing. They are contactable 24/7 to answer your questions or concerns or will point you in the direction of someone who can.
Further information
- You must read the Instructions to candidates on the University website ahead of any exams if you have not already.
- Keep an eye on SUSSED for further exam and assessment updates for the semester one assessment period.