The Essentials

Semester 1 Exams are here : ( 

Below are the essentials you need to know for the exam weeks, have a look and make sure you have everything, from where your exam centre is, your exam number and your seat number.

Also, and especially if you don’t live too close to campus with early morning exams you might want to think about planning your way to college that morning. They majority of you will have this down to a tee already but be sure to allow yourself extra time to get into college so you don’t miss or be late for your exams.

And remember Ed, Cillian and Collie are up in the SU offices and will be floating about outside exam centre if you have any questions or quries about any aspect of you studies. We're here to help!

Timetable,Exam Centre, Exam Number, Seat Number, Student Card

Your timetable, exam number and seat numbers for your exams are displayed on your portal page, so be sure to know when and where your exam is. Also be sure to bring your Student Card with you as the invigilators will be checking them to confirm you sit the exams, if you have lost it or forgotten it you will have to report to the registry after your exam for an audit check and will be charged €20 for the audit.
Access your portal page HERE.

Some of you will have never been to the room that is your exam centre so make sure you know where it is. Check out our Exam Centre map on Facebook HERE.

If your still not sure you can ask one of the SU Sabbatical Officer to show you how to get there.

Exam Regulations

Another element to the exams to adhere to are the exam regulations which covers a huge chunk of the information regarding the basic rules of the exam hall, what you are and are not allowed to bring in with you, when you can and can’t leave, what to do if you are absent from an exam, details of extenuating circumstances forms as well as the low down on what is considered a breach of the regulations and what happens if you are deemed to have broken them. Just below are the most important things to remember and adhere to but it is also worth having a read of the full set, they are available to view HERE.

• Students are asked not to enter the exam halls until instructed to do so
• You can’t leave until the first hour has passed, or during the last half hour
• If you are more than an hour late you may not be permitted to enter the exam hall
• No unauthorised materials may be brought into the examination hall, paper for rough work will be provided by the Invigilators
• Your student Card should be placed on your desk
• You need to make sure you have your own and enough pens/pencils etc.
• No electronic devices such as phones, mp3 players, iPods are permitted (best to leave them off and in your bag, or at least off and away from your desk)
• If you become ill or highly distressed during the exam you may request to step out side the exam hall, accompanied by an invigilator.
• Using unauthorised materials, copying from students and plagiarism are all breaches off the regulations
• Breaches of examination regulations will be referred on to the Disciplinary Committee. (You do not want to end up here!)

Absence, Extenuating Circumstances, Deferrals

If for any reason the exams are affected by circumstances outside of your control, accident or other personal reasons please be aware that DCU takes these situations into consideration.

If you miss an exam you will need to submit an R-41 form to the Registry as soon as you can. The R-41 form!

If you have had extenuating circumstances during your studies, including all of semester, such as illness, bereavement or other personal issues you should submit the R-30 form so that these factors may be taken into account when the PAB meets to finalise your results * most courses results are not finalised until June*. The deadline for this form is: 1st June 2012, however the earlier this form is submitted the better.
The R-30 form!

If you are not able to or cannot go ahead with the exams you can request to have them deferred using the R-33 form. You will need your programme chair’s approval for this as well as a reason similar to those listed above for the extenuating circumstances. The R-33 form!

If the links to these forms are not working you can visit HERE, or grab a form from the Registry or indeed from one of your Sabbatical Officers in your Students’ Union.

Support

Nightline

Nightline is a student-run service offering you the opportunity to talk through any issues, problems or worries anonymously. Their listening service is available from Thursday 12th of January. Find out more on their website.

Student Advice Centre

The Student Advice Centre is open as normal during exams, offering advice on all academic issues, including what to do if illness or personal problems are affecting your work.

Student Counselling Service

The Student Counselling Service offers wide ranging support to help your wellbeing. From meditation classes to individual counselling, they can help you manage any problems you may be experiencing. Find out more about what they offer here.

Getting to and from College

If you have an early exam, it's important that you plan your journey to college. Be sure to allow yourself extra travelling time to avoid being late for exams.
Dublin Bus; Routes and New Rates are available HERE