To help your exams run smoothly, here are some tips on what you need to do and bring on the day.
- Your timetable
Take note of your venue, seat number, and room number ahead of your exam, and check your timetable on the morning of your exam. You can find it on SUSSED or the MySouthampton App. - Plan your journey
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time so do plan to get to your venue, enter the exam, and take your seat in good time. Please note that attendance to exams will be recorded, and you may be contacted by The Student Hub if you are absent without having already let us know. - Instructions
Before your exam, check the instructions page on the university website to help you prepare. On the day, make sure you listen to instructions from the invigilators and carefully check the instructions to candidates provided on your paper before you begin. - 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. - Calculators and dictionaries
If you need a calculator, ensure you are using an approved model as you can only use Casio models in your assessment. 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.
Example of an approved calculator model.
Example of the University approved dictionary. - No phones, watches, or electronic devices
Switch off your phone and any electronic devices before entering the exam and put them in your bag. Leave your bag and other personal belongings as instructed by the invigilators. - Water
Make sure your water to drink is in a clear or non-labelled reusable bottle.
- Accessing online assessments
ExamStart is an entry portal to a computer aided assessment, whether you are completing a computer-aided assessment or completing your exam on a PC rather than by hand. Preview how the software works:
Word exam preview
Perception exam preview - If things do not go to plan
You may find yourself in a position where your assessments are negatively affected by illness or other exceptional circumstances outside of your control. The Special Considerations process is your way of letting us know so we can determine whether there is sufficient evidence that this has impacted your academic performance.
- 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. There will be a range of events taking place over the exam period to help you unwind, such as exam stress and anxiety workshops on the 11th and 18th January, find out more on the MySouthampton app.
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