FAQs: Exams
- How do I find out when and where my exam(s) will be held?
- Do I need to bring identification to my exam?
- Can I eat during an exam?
- What do I do if I am late to my exam?
- What do I do if I have conflicting exams?
- What should I do if I get sick and can't write my exam?
- What should I do if I have a work or personal commitment conflict?
1. How do I find out when and where my exam(s) will be held?
All exam information, such as time, date location, lecture section and alphabetical grouping, is included in the exam timetable.
It is your responsibility to carefully check the exam timetable to ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to write your final examination. This information is also subject to change, and it is the student's responsibility to be informed of changes to the exam schedule.
Some exams are specific to the lecture section. Be sure you attend the correct exam for the lecture section in which you are registered (you can verify your lecture section on ROSI).
Some exams are split into different rooms based on student last names. Please ensure you go to the correct room based on the first letter of your surname.
2. Do I need to bring identification to my exam?
Yes. All students are required to bring two pieces of photo ID to each exam. One MUST be a valid U of T student ID card (TCard) and the other must be government-issued (eg: driver's licence, health card, passport). TCards will be scanned to confirm attendance at the exam. If you have lost your TCard, a replacement is available (for a fee of $12) from the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
3. Can I eat during my exam?
Students are not allowed to have any food or drink, except water bottles, at their desks while writing an exam. If a student has medical reasons that require him/her to eat during an exam, the student must notify his/her professor in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
4. What should I do if I am late to my exam?
- If you are less than 30 minutes late — enter the examination room and begin writing. You will not receive additional time.
- If you're more than 30 minutes late — youmust report immediately to the Office of the Registrar (Rm. 2122, South Building). If it is after regular office hours, the far door will be open and there will be a staff member on duty to assist late students.
5. What do I do if I have conflicting exams?
You have conflicting exams if:
- You have two exams scheduled at the same time on the same day
- You have three exams scheduled on one day (e.g. Three exams on a Monday)
- You have three consecutive exams (e.g. Monday at 4 p.m., Monday at 8 p.m. and Tuesday at 8 a.m.; OR Monday at 8 p.m., Tuesday at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 12 p.m.)
If you are in one of these situations, you must report it through the online conflict request form by the deadline stated on the exam schedule.
If you have a conflict between a final exam and a term test, your final exam takes precedence over the term test. You must notify the department offering the conflicting term test to arrange an alternative time for the term test to be written.
6. What should I do if I get sick and can't write my exam?
If you can't write a final exam due to illness, domestic disputes, or other serious causes,you must file an online petition, submit appropriate supporting documentation, and pay the deferred exam fee no later than 72 hours after the examination. Students are also required to declare their absence on ROSI on the day of the examination (or by the day after at the latest).
Petitions received after this date will NOT be considered.
A petition due to illness must be accompanied by an original U of T medical certificate (photocopies or faxes are NOT acceptable), stating that you were examined and diagnosed at the time of illness and on the day of the exam (or by the day after at the latest).
Due to an increased use of forged documentation, the Office of the Registrar now verifies the authenticity of ALL medical certificates by contacting medical clinics.
Upon approval of your deferred examination request a fee of $70 is required for each exam.
Students will have only one opportunity to write a deferred examination. This will be scheduled in the week following the regular exam period. Petitions for second deferrals will only be considered in extreme circumstances - for example, if a student suffers a severe personal emergency or requires hospitalization.
7. What should I do if I have a work or personal commitment conflict?
You make personal commitments during the examination period at your own risk. No petitions will be accepted for special or deferred examinations to accommodate vacation plans or employment obligations. The exam period is published in advance, in the Academic Calendar and Registration Guide, and students are expected to be available throughout this period.
