Final Exams - Everything You Need to Know

1. Before Your Exam

• Check your exam schedule on PumApp and remain available throughout the official exam period in case an exam needs to be rescheduled.
• Exam duration: Final exams generally last two hours. Check your exam schedule for the exact duration.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to sit the exam and will be marked absent.
• Bring your physical student card or an official ID with a photo. Digital versions are not accepted.
• Exam accommodations: Students with approved accommodations, including extra time, will receive the arrangements stated in their official approval.
• Please use the toilet before your exam begins.
• Need assistance? Contact the Learning Assessment Department through the ALOHA page by completing the form and selecting "Learning Assessment" as the topic.

2. Know the Exam Rules

Before the exam starts

• Personal belongings: Switch off your phone and place all personal items, including connected devices and watches (all types), inside your bag. Leave it in the designated area.
• Calculators: RSB provides calculators for final exams. Personal calculators are only allowed if authorised for the exam session.
• Drinks: Drinks are allowed during the exam.
• Earplugs: Earplugs are allowed and available upon request.
• Dictionaries: Personal dictionaries are allowed only if authorised for the exam session. English monolingual dictionaries may also be requested from the invigilator.

During the exam

• Wait for the invigilator's instructions before starting.
• Do not talk to other students or share answers or materials.
• Cheating is strictly prohibited. This includes using cheat sheets, unauthorised notes, copying another student's answers or sharing answers during the exam.
• Use only authorised exam materials.
• Rough paper: Coloured rough paper is provided to help you organise your ideas and prepare your answers. Return all rough paper at the end of the exam.
• Write in blue or black ink only. Pencils are not permitted.
• You must remain in the exam room during the first hour. Toilet breaks are only permitted after the first hour.
• Raise your hand if you need assistance.

4. Complete Your Answer Booklet Correctly

To make sure your exam can be marked:

• Fill in all the required information: Student number, full name, course code and course title.
• Write your student number on every page and number your pages correctly.
• Number each answer according to the question number on the exam paper.
• Write all your answers clearly and legibly in the official answer booklet.
• Check that all your answers and pages are included before submitting.

Important: If you do not follow these instructions, your exam may not be marked.

5. Before Leaving

• Submit your answer booklet and return all exam materials, including question papers and rough paper.
• Sign the attendance sheet before leaving. No additional documents will be accepted after signing.