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Final exam information and support for faculty

The winter final examination period runs Wednesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 24.

The university’s Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) has information and support for faculty to help plan and deliver exams. Check the the as TLC continues to add information.  

 What type of support do you need?

IT support during exams 

Information Technology (IT) Services is available to provide technical support during undergraduate exam periods. A Technical Support Analyst (TSA) can assist faculty members and students to make sure exams run smoothly through Google Meet.

To request technical support, please complete and submit the request form at least 10 business days before your scheduled exam. Requests received with less than 10 business days’ notice will be fulfilled only if a TSA is available.  

Faculty members with questions regarding exam support should contact servicedesk@dc-ot.ca; students should contact softwaresupport@ontariotechu.ca. 

Planning for smooth exam delivery

  • Review the .
  • If using or Respondus Monitor, create and deploy a mock test before the exam to test settings and ensure students are able to use the examination tool.
  • Create a Google Meet event as a backup exam portal for students who have difficulties using Respondus Lockdown Browser, Respondus Lockdown Browser or Proctortrack.
  • Advise students to ensure their laptop works and is charged. For more student tips, see the  page on the IT Services website.
  • Review the Guide from Student Accessibility Services (SAS) . If instructors have questions or concerns about accessibility accommodations for exams (or tests) they can contact sasexams@ontariotechu.ca    

Tips for during the exam

  • Instruct students to limit the number of devices connected to the network, preferably to just the one they are using to complete their exam.
  • Instruct students to use their Ethernet cables and turn off wireless or vice-versa (both should not be on at the same time). 

Final grades information

  • The submission deadline for semester final grades is five calendar days after the last scheduled final examination.
  • Grades must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 10 a.m. on the fifth calendar day.
  • The Gradebook in Canvas enables students to see their individual marks for various assignments, quizzes and other assessments; however, final grades will be posted in MyCampus.