While the information on this page provides helpful guidelines, refer to UBC's official rules and policies on exams for the most up-to-date information, including the following topics:
An exam clash happens when multiple exams are scheduled on the same day at the same time.
If you have a daytime exam clash, contact your instructor immediately to see if you can find an alternate writing time. If the instructor is unable to resolve the examination clash, then the department head, dean or director will be contacted.
If an alternate writing time is not available at the faculty level, students must contact their Academic Advisors to make alternate arrangements.
Exam clashes on the evening and weekend timetable are the responsibility of the instructor. Please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
An exam hardship is defined as having 3 or more end-of-term exams in a 24-hour period.
Read more about exam hardships in the UBC Academic Calendar.
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If exams are cancelled:
If a Winter Term 1 final exam is cancelled, it will be rescheduled for the Saturday after the first full week of classes in Term 2, or on Sunday when necessary.
If a Winter Term 2 and/or Summer Term exam is cancelled, it will be scheduled for the day(s) following the last date of formal exams for that term.
If you are unable to attend a rescheduled exam, follow your faculty procedures to review your options. Contact your faculty advising office for details.
Contact your Academic Advisor for more information.
