Examination changes 2008
admin April 11th, 2008
Received an email today…Here’s an edited excerpt:
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The new academic calendar adopted from 2008 requires a number of changes to the way examinations are conducted. The principal changes are:
- a shorter examination period
- timetabling of examination in 3 exam periods each day
- exams on Saturdays
In order to accommodate the proposed number of exams in a 3 exam per day schedule, exams in June 2008 will be scheduled Monday to Thursday as follows:
Morning 08:45 - 12:00 (3 hour examinations)
Afternoon 13:45 - 16:00 (2 hour examinations)
Evening 17:45 - 20:00 (2 hour examinations)
Examinations on Fridays will be scheduled:
Morning 08:45 - 12:00
Afternoon 13:45 - 16:00
Examinations on Saturdays will be scheduled:
Morning 08:45 - 12:00
Afternoon 13:45 - 17:00
Saturday and evening examinations will be held at Randwick Racecourse; the University is currently negotiating appropriate security and transport options for the safety and convenience of students.
The number of examinations timetabled to occur on a Saturday will be
restricted to the minimum necessary to meet Faculty needs; these are
likely to be 3 hour examinations.
Students who are unable to sit Saturday exams for religious reasons can request alternative arrangements.
Students who have employment or sporting commitments on a Saturday can request a statement confirming the student’s obligation to attend the scheduled examination.
Please note: Students will NOT be required to sit more than 2 exams each day.
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