Examinations

Students can view their personalised exam timetable through MyUNE by selecting the 'MyEnrol' tab and then clicking on 'My Examination Details'. Please check your personalised timetable and follow the instructions to prepare for your exam.

Contact the Exams & eAssessment team via AskUNE or phone 02 6773 2145 if you have any exam queries.

Online Supervised Exams

You can view your personalised exam timetable through myUNE by selecting the 'myEnrol' tab and then clicking on 'My Examination Details'. Please check your personalised timetable and follow the instructions to prepare for your exam/s.

If you’re unsure about anything, don’t worry! Contact the Exams & eAssessment team via AskUNE or phone 02 6773 2145 if you have any exam queries.

Online Supervised Exams

The online supervised exams platform is UNE’s default mode for exams and all students are expected to undertake exams this way. Access to a computer that can sustain a connection with all of our student-facing systems is a condition of enrolment at UNE. If you do not currently have an appropriate computer, you may need to borrow or purchase one.

You will need

  • a webcam
  • a computer and reliable internet connection
  • a private space
  • a mirror or smartphone with a camera (to show the supervisor the edges of your screen if you have an internal webcam)
  • an A4-sized whiteboard and marker for most exams (to use for rough work)
  • a government-issued photo ID, or UNE ID card
  • to complete the Try It Out exam
  • to book your exam session with ProctorU (the earlier you book, the more choice of start time you will have)

Our Online Supervised Exams Information site contains all of the resources and instructions required for you to prepare for and complete your exams online. Please see this site for any information you might need – and if you can’t find an answer to your questions, please contact us via AskUNE or (02) 6773 2145.

It is critical that you complete the Try-It-Out exam as soon as possible. This is a dress rehearsal of the technology to give you a feel for how to access your real exam and to check for any technical issues you may have, giving you an opportunity to resolve them prior to the exam period. For technical assistance or questions about online exams, contact the Exams & eAssessment Team.

If you have unresolvable issues in accessing your exam online you can apply for an alternative assessment. This includes both technical issues and any personal circumstances or conditions that may preclude you from sitting your exams via online supervision. If you have a medical condition or other circumstance that may affect this, please contact the Student Accessibility and Wellbeing Office.

Alternative Assessments will only be provided where it is clear that you cannot be reasonably expected to access your exams this way. If your request for an alternative assessment is approved, the unit coordinator will provide an alternative assessment of an equivalent standard, depending upon unit requirements and the requirements of accrediting bodies. There will be a time limit placed on the duration of the arrangement and after that time ceases, it will be expected that you are then able to undertake supervised exams.

School Based Assessment

Some units will hold School Based Assessments instead of exams. Arrangements for these assessments are made by the school and will be shown in your exam timetable as School Based Assessments / SBAs. These will not be held via our online supervised exams platform. You should check your myLearn site for more information, or make contact with the unit coordinator or school administration to confirm the details of these assessments.

Examination Dates

When the exam timetable is completed, an email will be sent to your UNE email address advising you to access your exam information online in MyUNE. The expected release dates for each Trimester are on the exam timetable web page.

Most exams will allow students to select their preferred start time on a scheduled day to provide as much flexibility as possible. More specific information about your exam can be found on your unit’s myLearn site.

Dates for future exam periods can be accessed via the Principal Dates page.

If you believe that you have exams and have not received advice on these arrangements contact the Exams and eAssessment Team.

Examination Rules and Proper Conduct

Proper examination conduct is expected of all students during exams.

You will need to provide ‘exam conditions’ in the space you choose to sit your online supervised exam. This means very similar conditions to what you would expect in an exam centre.

It is expected that students will remove any unauthorised materials or devices, and not leave the view of the webcam (unless expressly permitted). Absences away from the webcam will be reported as possible misconduct and (following proper investigation) UNE reserves the right not to mark any work completed after an absence from the view of the webcam.

More details on how to set up your exam space and permitted materials can be found via this link.

The penalties for misconduct include loss of credit for the exam, loss of credit for the entire unit and/or exclusion from the university. If you experience any problems during your exam, or hear of any inappropriate behaviour please seek immediate assistance from the Exams Office via AskUNE or phone 02 6773 2145 after the exam.

You can also contact our Student Grievance Unit (anonymously if you wish) to report cheating or inappropriate conduct at any time by phone 02 6773 4260.

Deferred Exams/Special Consideration

If you are unable to attend an exam because of illness or other unforeseen circumstances, such as a change in work requirements, you may be eligible for a Deferred Exam. If approved, this means your exam would then be held during the following Trimesters examination period.

If you sat your exam, but your performance was affected by illness or other unforeseen circumstances, you may be eligible for Special Consideration (up to an additional 3% applied when marking).

Exam Support

Exam Preparation: You can access assistance with exam preparation skills via the Academic Skills Office.

Health Conditions, Disability, or other barriers The Student Accessibility & Wellbeing Office (SAWO) supports students to overcome barriers to their university studies. This includes students who are members of the defence force and emergency services, carers, students with learning difficulties, injuries, disabilities and more. If you feel that you would benefit from some extra support, you can contact them to discuss what may be put in place to help with your exam on (02) 6773 2897 or accessinclusion@une.edu.au.

Exam Anxiety: If you require assistance with exam anxiety or exam preparation tips, UNE offers free counselling to students including external students. This team also offers Study Gym to help you get motivated and stay focused.

International Students: International Students can access advice and referral from the International Office.

Contact the Student Support Team if you need someone to chat to about any other issue you are experiencing at UNE.

Other Exam Information

Dates and Times: Each unit will have an open and close date/time for the exam. This may vary for each unit, though most will be open for 24 hours.

You will need to book yourself into a session start time within that window of time. We recommend scheduling a session at least 4 weeks prior to the exam to get the most choice for your preferred start time. Your exam time is then the date/time you have booked in ProctorU.

We will advise you via your UNE email address and myLearn forums when the ‘real’ exam is available for bookings. This will be at least 3 weeks before the exam date.

Time Zones: All exams are listed in Armidale, NSW local time. If your exam has a short availability window, and you are not able to sit the exam during this time, please contact the UNE Exams Team via AskUNE.

Photo Identification: You will need a current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, proof of age card, or passport for your exam. You may also use as your UNE ID card.

  

Breaks Away from the Webcam (including bathroom breaks) – Unless specified in your exam instructions, you need to remain in view of the web cam once your exam has started.  Should you have a medical condition that requires breaks away from the webcam, please contact the Student Access & Inclusion Team via AskUNE or (02) 6773 2897 to discuss possible exam adjustments. Absences from the view of the webcam will be reported to UNE as an incident for investigation under possible Academic Misconduct procedures.

Dress Code: Please remember that you are being supervised by a real person, so you should dress appropriately. You can wear your pj's or other comfortable clothing if you would like.

Hats, beanies, or sunglasses are not permitted during an online exam.

If you have a darker prescription or Irlen glasses these may be mistaken for sunglasses. Please let us know so we can make arrangements for you prior to your exam via AskUNE or (02) 6773 2145.

Assistance During the Exam: The ProctorU exam supervisors are able to assist with any technical issue you may experience with your webcam, audio, and your connection to your exam session.  ProctorU also has a Live Chat function you can use for assistance if you have not started, or lose connection to your session.

You can also contact the Exams & eAssessment Team, even if you have started your exam, on (02) 6773 2145 for assistance during business hours.

Costs for Exams

Try-It-Out exam – you will need to book your ‘Try It Out’ exam via ProctorU at least 3 days in advance. Bookings made at short notice incur a small ‘premium scheduling fee’ (USD$12). You can avoid this fee by booking at least 72 hours in advance.

Challenge Exams – on approval of application to the relevant School (to recognise prior learning) - $495. Fee must be paid at least 6 weeks prior to the examination period.

Privacy

While the University encourages students to sit an exam online, it also upholds its privacy-related responsibility to ensure students are well informed about the way their personal information will be collected and managed by ProctorU. With this in mind, the University has prepared a separate privacy notice, which is available for students to read, here.

Please visit our Online Supervised Exam Information site for more FAQs.

Should a student decide that they do not wish their personal information to be collected by ProctorU, or if they cannot access the online examination due to accessibility challenges, they will be unable to complete an online supervised exam. Under those circumstances, you may apply for an alternative assessment. The Unit Coordinator will provide an alternative assessment to the student of a similar standard, depending upon unit requirements and the requirements of any accrediting bodies.