Information for Before your Exams

• How do I know where I'm sitting my exams? Your exam venue is detailed in your exam timetable in the My Exams tab of your my.tcd.ie portal and is either Trinity campus, RDS or online. Your seat number is especially important and may be different for each of your exams.
• Is there automatic right to a deferral? There is no automatic right to a deferral. All requests for deferral will require supporting evidence. Final decisions on the nature of documentation required and the processes to manage requests for deferral are currently being reviewed and will be shared as soon as possible.
• What if I cannot submit my Continuous Assessment assignments? If you cannot submit continuous assessment assignments for Covid-related or other reasons (e.g., medical or ad misericordiam), you should contact your Tutor (UG) or Course Director (PG) to agree a revised submission date.

Attending In-Person Exams

• 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 Main Hall, and can be paid for on the day
• 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 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
• Is there a cloakroom facility in RDS Main Hall? 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

Campus Exam Venues