Is parking available at my exam venue?

Parking is available at the RDS Main Hall, and can be paid for on the day for €10. No on campus parking will be available.

What happens when I arrive at my exam?

• The RDS Main Hall will open 30 minutes before the exam begins. Campus exam rooms will open 15 minutes before the exam begins.
• Take your seat. Your seat number is available on your timetable on the my.tcd.ie portal for each exam. If you cannot remember your seat number, ask the attendant at the helpdesk in either the foyer of the RDS Main Hall, or if on campus, at one of the three helpdesks located in the Arts Building, Tangent (first floor of Trinity Business School), or at the Academic Registry.
• If your exam is in RDS Main Hall, place all your belongings into the bag provided, seal it and place it under your seat. If your exam is on campus, leave your belongings in the area indicated by the invigilators. 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.
• Remain silent from the moment you enter the exam hall until the moment you leave. Please be respectful of other students who may still be working. Do not congregate immediately outside the exam hall when you have finished your exam, as the noise may distract others.

Is there a cloakroom facility in RDS Main Hall?

No. Students will be provided with a compostable bag in which they can securely store their belongings for the duration of the exam. Once the bag is sealed, it must only be opened outside the exam venue once the exam is over.

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 before an exam?

• Contact your tutor, or the Senior Tutor if you feel too ill to take the exam. You can find your tutor's details under the My Records section of your my.tcd.ie portal. Do not sit the exam if you are unwell.
• Contact a medical professional if
• If you defer an exam from the Semester two session, you must sit the supplemental exam session in late August.

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

Raise your hand and alert an invigilator. Do not leave your desk without an invigilator's permission.

What do I do once I have completed my exam?

• If you have completed your exam before the allotted time, raise your hand to alert an invigilator
• When leaving the RDS Main Hall, bring your sealed bag of belongings with you – you are not permitted to open this bag in the venue. If your exam is taking place on campus, collect your belongings from the designated area in the exam venue.
• All students are expected to leave the exam venue promptly.