Section outline

  • 1. Exam Timetable:

    Your examination timetable will be published on MySIS. It will indicate the date, location (whether physical venue or online), and your assigned seat number for the exam.

    Individual examination timetables, specifying dates, times, and venues for all invigilated and online exams related to your registered modules, will be generated by Queen Mary. This information can be accessed on the Registry Services website. Forging an examination timetable is considered an offence and may lead to an investigation under the Academic Misconduct Policy.

    It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the dates, times, and venues of your exams, to review your personal timetable for any possible errors or omissions, and to stay updated on any amendments to the full examination schedule on the MySIS portal.

    While Queen Mary strives to prevent scheduling exams in consecutive time slots for individual students, constraints such as time and accommodation limitations, as well as requirements from examination boards, may sometimes make this impossible. Changes to the published exam timetable will be made solely to correct actual errors, not to accommodate individual preferences. More information about provisional start dates and the release of exam timetables is available here.

    Should you encounter any issues with your timetable, please contact the Exams Team promptly via email:  exams@qmul.ac.uk

    2. Revision:

    Exam revision shouldn’t be a nightmare. If you plan carefully, start early and have a good understanding of what works for you, you should be able to feel confident and prepared for your exams. Revise Well is a really useful resource to help you prepare for your exams. It's a self-paced training module which you can access below.

    A number of free online study resources are available to help you enhance your academic and research skills, including finding information in your subject, writing skills, critical thinking and more! Our online resources are designed around the needs of Queen Mary students and the demands of courses taught at the University, so they are reliable and trustworthy.


    3. Online Exams - Check your QMplus page & IT equipment and Internet access :

    We recommend checking your QMplus module page ahead of time so that you can familiarise yourself with the precise exam details and instructions provided by the Module Organisers. It is important for you to be aware of the exam format and understand the submission process on QMplus. This also offers you a chance to address any questions you may have to the Module Organisers or the Education Service's team regarding your module's exam.

    We strongly recommend that you check your IT Equipment and Internet Access before your exam. You must ensure that you have a working computer or laptop with a good internet connection during your examination. Your operating system and software must be up to date. Run any updates well in advance. Your laptop and any other devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, camera or docks) must be connected properly and have sufficient power. If possible, check if your location is due to have a scheduled power outage before your exam. 


    IMPORTANT

    Technical issues such as internet connectivity, will NOT be accepted as Extenuating Circumstances. For example, if students are allocated extended periods to complete a take-home/online assessment these assessments are designed to factor in any issues with broadband speeds or connections dropping. As with other areas of guidance, we would encourage students to factor in enough time to cope with any issues associated with uploading documents or completing online tasks.


    4. In-person Exams:

    You are strongly advised to visit the rooms where your exams will take place in advance, to familiarise yourself with the location and layout. Guidance on examination venues is available on the Registry Services website.

    You should arrive at the examination venue in good time to consult the seating plan (displayed outside the venue). Students will normally be admitted to the venue 10-20 minutes before the scheduled start time to find their allocated desks. You must sit at your allocated desk only.

    A student arriving late will be allowed entry to the venue up to 30 minutes after the examination begins. After this time, admission will only be granted if no other student taking the same exam has left. Latecomers will not be given extra time.


    5. Familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct Policy & Academic Regulations:
    Read the Academic Misconduct Policy before your exams.  If you don't follow guidelines properly, it could lead to an academic misconduct investigation. This can be a lengthy process, potentially affecting progression to the next year of your course, starting internships that rely on your grades. There could also be visa implications or delays to your graduation. All of which we want to help you avoid: