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Reassessment Exam Information

Reassessment Exam Timetable

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The reassessment examination session will take place between Wednesday 23rd August and Friday 1st September 2023. 

To access your personalised timetable follow these steps:

  1. Login to my.tcd.ie
  2. Under the ‘My Exams’ tab, select the ‘My Exams’ link
  3. Take note of the date, time, and location of your exams
  4. We recommend that you double check your my.tcd.ie portal the day before your exam, in the unlikely event that your seat number has changed

If your exam is not listed on your my.tcd.ie portal:

  1. Visit the Reassessment Exam Timetable on the Academic Registry exams page
  2. Note the date, time, and location of the exam by checking the module code and paper code. Check with your module co-ordinator or School/Course Office if you are unsure of these details
  3. If the listed exam is scheduled at the RDS:
    • Arrive in good time before the start of your exam
    • Present yourself at the Academic Registry Help Desk in the foyer area
    • Quote the paper code and a staff member will assign you a seat in the exam hall
  4. If the listed exam is scheduled at a venue on the Trinity campus:
    • Arrive in good time before the start of your exam
    • Present yourself to the Chief Invigilator before the exam begins
    • Quote the paper code and they will assign you a seat in the exam hall
  5. If the listed exam is scheduled to take place online, contact your School/Department, who can arrange for you to take the exam.

All students sitting reassessment exams:

  • Make sure to check your exam venue and seat number on your my.tcd.ie portal the day before your exam.
  • Please be aware that you may be assigned a different seat number and a different venue for each exam.
  • If an exam you are taking does not appear on your my.tcd.ie portal and you have been granted exam accommodations by the Disability Service, please email askexams@tcd.ie with your student number and module codes.
  • Arrive at the exam venue 30 minutes before the start of the exam.
  • Remember to bring your Trinity student ID card with you to all exams. You will need to place this on your desk for invigilators to check.

RDS Main Hall exams

  • The reassessment exams in the RDS are being held at RDS Main Hall and not at the Simmonscourt complex. Follow the signs for Trinity exams.
  • Limited parking will be available, at a rate of €7 per day.
  • There is ample bicycle parking and the RDS is served by public transport.
  • If you have an exam at the RDS and would like to visit the venue in advance of exam week, there will be an opportunity to do so on Friday, 25 August, between 11am and 2pm. This provision has been put in place to allow all students to acclimatise to the space. There is no requirement to visit if you do not want to and there is no need to book in advance if you do.
  • When completing exams in the main exam venues, you will find a biodegradable bag at your desk upon arrival. Place all restricted items (such as mobile phones, tablets, etc.) in this bag, tie it, and place it under your desk so that it does not block walkways. Any restricted items found outside of this bag will be confiscated and you may receive a fine. Bring the bag with you when you leave the exam venue and dispose of it in a compost bin or make use of it at home.

Requesting a campus venue for online exams

  • Some students may require space on campus to sit an online exam. This may be because you have an in-person exam and an online exam on the same day, and you are experiencing connectivity or accommodation issues.
  • If you find yourself in this situation, some places are available on campus. Please complete the online form to request a space—if you are an undergraduate student, your tutor is required to support your request; if you are a postgraduate student, you must have the support of your course director.
  • Please note that students will be assigned a shared room on campus for the exams, and that you will be required to bring your own battery-powered device.
  • Demand may be high on certain days: we will do our utmost to accommodate all requests, but spaces will be apportioned on a first-come first-served basis.

 

Important Regulations

It is important to familiarise yourself with the following regulations concerning examinations:

The exam period can be a stressful time, so remember that there are college services available to support you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, contact your tutor, the Postgraduate Advisory ServiceStudent Counselling, the Health Centre, the Chaplaincy, or reach out to friends or family.

Attending In-Person Exams

In person exams are held in either RDS Simmonscourt (Hall 8), the RDS Main Hall complex, or on Trinity campus.

  • Though social-distancing requirements are no longer in place, exam venues are limited to 80% capacity for additional space between desks.
  • You will find a biodegradable bag at your desk upon arrival. Place all restricted items (such as mobile phones, tablets, etc) in this bag, tie it, and place it under your desk so that it does not block walkways. Any restricted items found outside of this bag will be confiscated. Bring the bag with you when you leave the exam venue and dispose of it in a compost bin or make use of it at home.

The conduct of exams and the submission of assessed work are regulated by entries in the College Calendar. If you take ill during an assessment period and are unable to sit an exam, make contact with your tutor if you are an undergraduate student, or with your course director if you are a postgraduate student.

It is important to familiarise yourself with the following regulations concerning examinations:

The exam period can be a stressful time, so remember that there are college services available to support you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, contact your tutor, the Postgraduate Advisory Service, Student Counselling, the Health Centre, the Chaplaincy, or reach out to friends or family.

Is the RDS safe?

Yes. There is sufficient ventilation and this year the capacity is reduced to ensure greater spacing between desks. Exams are limited to two per day and all desks are cleaned between exam sittings. Access to the exam hall will be set up so as to prevent excessive congregation and your personal belongings will be stored in a biodegradable bag below your desk. All students, invigilators and tutors will be advised to abide by health and safety guidelines.

Is parking available at my exam venue?

Parking is available at RDS Simmonscourt, and can be paid for on the day for €7. No on campus parking will be available

What happens when I arrive at my exam?

  • The venue will be open 30 minutes before the exam begins
  • Proceed straight to the exam hall
  • Take your seat – you should know your seat number in advance, it is available in your timetable on the my.tcd.ie portal for each exam
  • Place all your belongings into the bag provided, seal it and place it under your seat. You must not have your phone on you for the duration of the exam. If a phone is found on your person, it will be confiscated and you will be charged €35.

Is there a cloakroom facility in RDS Simmonscourt?

No - all students will be asked to bring their belongings to their exam desk and will provided with a bag in which they can securely store their belongings for the duration of their exam. Once the bag is sealed it can only be opened outside the exam venue.

What do you need for your exam?

  • A valid Trinity student card
  • Essential stationery and a calculator if permitted for your exam
  • Nothing else is permitted to be on your desk and restricted items will be removed

What happens if I feel ill or need to use the bathroom during an exam?

Students must raise their hand and alert an invigilator - do not leave your desk without their permission.

What do I once I have completed my exam?

  • If you have completed your exam before the allotted time you will need to raise your hand to alert an invigilator
  • When leaving the exam venue bring your sealed bag of belonging with you – you are not permitted to open this bag in the venue
  • All students will be asked not to congregate with other students and are expected to leave the exam venue promptly

Guidelines of Assessment for Students with Disabilities

For information about assessment for students with disabilities, please click here.

Campus Exam Venues

Venue

Location

1A Goldsmith Hall, Room 1A
2A Goldsmith Hall, Room 2A
AP various numbers Arás an Phiarsaigh
AB, RM various numbers

Arts Building

BIOLAB 1 Panoz Institute
DOLT0.32 D'Olier Street
DRAWING OFFICE; M17; M4 Museum Building
EE.PC LAB 1/2/3 Panoz Institute
EXAM HALL Examination Hall
GENETICS Smurfit Institute
GEOLOGY Museum Building
GMB Graduates Memorial Building
GOLDHALL Goldsmith Hall
HAMLAB4

Hamilton Building

ICT LAB 2 Computer Science PC Lab
RDS Simmonscourt Simmonscourt Road
RDS Main Hall

Ballsbridge

REGENT HOUSE Regent House
SNIAM CHEMISTRY SNIAMS
SNIAM PHYSICS SNIAMS
SC

Sports Centre

TCL2: TRINITY CENTRAL TRINITY CENTRAL these rooms are prefixed with TCL e.g. TCL2. It is the entrance next to Tesco Express