Remote exams and assessments

Here’s a checklist of things to help prepare for your exams:

1. Read your exam timetable carefully
   For the date the timetable will be released refer to the Exams and Results key dates page. Your timetable will list all the important details about exams including any timing requirements and any required items (like calculators and textbooks). Note any timed exams in your calendar so you don’t miss them.
2. Test your technology with our online tool
   We've developed a Technical Practice Exam that allows you to test your internet and equipment prior to your exam.
3. Have a stable internet connection
   Ensure your internet connection is not interrupted or slowed, ask other people in your house not to watch Netflix or download large files while you are sitting your exam.
4. Ensure your devices are charged
   If you’re using a laptop, make sure it’s charged and you’re near a power source should you need it.
5. Set up a quiet workspace and remove distractions
   If you have housemates, let them know when your exams are on. Ensure browser pop-ups and social media notifications are turned off.
6. Allow plenty of time to set up
   For timed exams, ensure you’ve allowed plenty of time beforehand to set up your device, check your internet connection and log into the system.
7. Know what to do if you need help during an exam
   Please call +61 4221 3000 8 am - 10 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday, or you can report an exam issue here.

If you think you may not be able to complete your exams remotely from home due to internet connectivity issues, the lack of required IT equipment or other extenuating circumstances, please contact the Exams Team here.

To protect our staff, students and the community from the spread of COVID-19, there will be no in-person, invigilated exams held in Spring and Trimester 3 2020*.

Spring and Trimester 3 2020 final exams that would normally be scheduled in exam halls/facilities on UOW's Australia-based campuses will either be delivered remotely or have been replaced by an alternate assessment task.

Arrangements are specific to each subject and will be communicated to you by your Subject Coordinators.

*Some courses may have on-campus assessment components, including Graduate Medicine and Nursing.

Yes you can. UOW has been working to ensure that all campuses are open and operational, as well as safe and healthy for students who need to access facilities. All visitors to campus must practice physical distancing restrictions enforced by the Government to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

On-campus you will see that distancing measures require us to put in place strict limits of the number of people physically accessing facilities, such as computer labs and libraries, as well as the number of people in groups indoors and outdoors. You will see we have also removed furniture in communal spaces, and UOW security staff will be on campus reminding people where they see risk.

For more information on physical distancing, visit the Australian Department Health website.

Where can I study?

The Wollongong Campus Library has limited visitor capacity due to social distancing, but you can check the current occupancy of the Library online to help plan your visit. If the Library it at capacity, please consider alternative study spaces.

Assisting students most in need

While we're committed to doing all we can to assist our students, some students are not fortunate enough to have access to a place to study, to wi-fi or a computer and are in great need to access them on campus.

We're seeking your support only to use on-campus facilities in buildings, libraries and labs if you cannot do this remotely in another location. By doing this, we will be able to give priority access for people in real need. Laptop loans and other IT support may be available for students whilst studying remotely. If you are unable to sit your exams remotely, please complete the request for support during exams form.

For more information on accessing campus facilities, visit the COVID-19 Student information page.

Yes. Please check the key dates pages for study recess and exam dates.

Due to final exams being conducted remotely, we are not able to provide students with the UOW approved calculator label. You must still ensure that your calculator is an approved model. Please refer to our calculators page to ensure that your model meets the required criteria.

If you think you may not be able to complete your exams remotely from home due to internet connectivity issues, the lack of required IT equipment or other extenuating circumstances, please contact the Exams Team here to discuss your options.

There will be some aspects of your RA document that we are not able to assist within a remote environment, but any provisions that we can reasonably accommodate will be provided. If you have concerns about your individual RA document please contact your disability liaison officer.

Your exam timetable will include instructions on how to access each task. Most exams will be hosted on the subject’s Moodle site. If you have any questions about accessing exams, please contact your Subject Coordinator.

If your exam starts at a specific time, (e.g. starts at 9 am and ends at 12 pm on Tuesday), you can still commence the exam late, but you will not be given extra time.

Students will not be required to present their ID card prior to commencing an exam unless instructed to. Alternate checks and measures will be in place to ensure academic integrity.

This depends on the timing requirements of the exam. Some exams will be timed and others will be untimed but need to be submitted within a specific time period. Your exam timetable will list any timing requirements for exams. Learn more about the different assessment types to expect.

All remote exams will be open-book. Your subject timetable will outline any reference material (e.g. textbooks) required for the exam.

If you experience technical issues during an exam, you can call +61 2 4221 3000 for dedicated Exam Support, or report issues to our Exams Team via our online form.

If you need to step away during a timed exam you are able to do so. You must however return and complete the task within the set time requirements and will not be allocated any extra time.

If you need to leave during a timed remote exam due to illness; and are unable to complete it, you may be able to apply for academic consideration to undertake a deferred exam.

However, if you become ill during an exam but complete it, you are no longer eligible to apply for academic consideration. In this instance, you must contact your Subject Coordinator after the exam to discuss your options.

If you are unable to sit an exam due to illness or another extenuating circumstance, you must apply for academic consideration to request a deferred assessment.

If your academic consideration application is successful, you will be allocated a WD – Withheld Deferred grade for the subject, until you have successfully completed the deferred assessment.