Winter 2025 final examination reminders

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Winter final examinations take place April 9-26. We've included some reminders to help ensure you have a successful Final Examination Period.

What to know before you go

  • Review the current final examination schedule to ensure you have the correct dates, times, and locations.
  • If applicable, sign in to Odyssey to view your in-person assigned seating before arriving at your final examination writing location.
  • Get familiar with all the final examination protocols that you need to follow on the day of your in-person final examination(s).
  • Don't forget your identification - WatCard (preferred) or government issued photo id - at home.
  • If there is potential for a weather-related closure, before coming to campus, check the University homepage or social media (Facebook and X (formally Twitter)) and check your email for updates on cancelled/rescheduled final examinations.

Writing in the Physical Activities Complex (PAC)

  • Access to the PAC for final examination purposes is limited to the South and West entrances on Ring Road.
    • The SLC/PAC Main (East) entrance is reserved for students requiring an accessible entrance; staff at the service desk will assist students in using the elevator to the PAC gym.
    • The North entrance will be locked.
  • Exterior PAC doors will remain locked until 15 minutes prior to the start time of each final examination; dress according to the weather.
  • PAC washroom access is limited to the two closest facilities at the South and West entrances; single-stall all-gender washrooms are available upon request.

When you enter your final examination writing location

  • Quietly find your seat and stay seated.
  • Turn off and put away all electronics.
  • Put away all study materials.
  • Have only authorized final examination materials on your desk.
    • WatCard (preferred) or government issued photo id.
    • Water in clear bottles (no labels) is permitted in final examinations; food and other beverages are not.

Rules

  • You must remain in the final examination writing location for at least one (1) hour.
  • In the event of a fire alarm evacuation, follow the instructions of the presiding officer(s)/proctor(s).
  • For more rules and regulations, view Assessments: Tests and Final Examinations in the 2024-2025 Undergraduate Calendar.

If you are feeling the added stress of final projects or final examinations, our Campus Wellness team is here for you with a variety of resources to support your individual needs. After-hours emergency contacts are also available.