Exam Season #ProTips: Resources & Preparation

Final Exam Basics:

The December 2017 examination period is from December 9-16, 2017. It is your responsibility as a student to ensure that you are available to sit for examinations during the entire exam period for the term corresponding to your course.

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Find Your Exam Details

A few reminders…

Find exam details specific to your classes on the Schulich Course Offerings website.
If you miss a final exam due to unforeseen circumstances, you must contact the Director of Student and Enrolment Services, Keshia Gray within 24 hours of missing the exam. More on that here.
If you are unable to write an exam due to illness, you must submit an Attending Physician’s Statement or Counsellor’s Statement to Student & Enrolment Services (W263). Reminder: York University recently updated the Attending Physician’s Statement. More on that here.
For students taking classes out of faculty please follow the revised exam schedule as posted by the Registrar’s Office. If there are any conflicts, please visit Student & Enrolment Services.

Exam Resources: Your Quick-Start Guide

Below are some quick resources to get you started. If you are unclear about exam regulations, scheduling, accommodations or anything else, please connect with the Student & Enrolment Services team (W263).

My Concern	My Next Step
Help! I’m a terrible procrastinator.	Check out SPARK, York University’s new online tool in support of student success. It will connect you with consolidated resources on time management, including these procrastination solutions.
I’m feeling anxious about my exams.	Access a variety of workshops and exam prep sessions from Learning Skills Services, including sessions on dealing with test anxiety. If you’re feeling distressed, remember to reach for your Mental Health Tool Kit. Practice Five Ways to Wellbeing, take time to #Schulax and #GoPlay!
I’m struggling with research.	The Bronfman Library has resources by industry and genre to assist you with citation, business research and more. Check out their “Chat With a Business Librarian” feature on their homepage! When it comes to academic honesty, never guess. Brush up on citation strategies and academic integrity principles with this quick webinar.
I have concerns about my courses or program.	See an academic advisor for issues relating to your classes, enrolment and success in your program. Book a time and method that works for you with the 1-1 online booking system.
I’m confused about exam conduct and policies.	Check out exam regulations and policies starting on page 22 of the Graduate Policy Handbook. Send your questions to studentservices@schulich.yorku.ca.
I require an exam accommodation.	Remember that you must first be registered with York’s Counselling & Disability Services office (cds.info.yorku.ca). Requests for alternate exams must be made online well in advance (3+ weeks). See yorku.ca/altexams/guidelines for details. Students who cannot write an exam on the scheduled date due to a significant religious observance, should contact the course instructor a minimum of three weeks prior to the exam period.
My exams are scheduled too close together or conflict.	See if your schedule qualifies as an Exam Conflict, as outlined on pg. 23 of the Graduate Policy Handbook. Obtain an Exam Conflict Form from your Academic Forms database in the MySchulich Student Portal and submit it to W263.