The information on this page provides helpful guidelines, but it's important to understand UBC's official rules and policies on exams. Read through the Academic Assessment section of the Calendar for information on:
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 this can't be arranged, email student.exams@ubc.ca. Enrolment Services will arrange for you to write your exams back-to-back on the original examination date, under supervision.
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 3 or more end-of-term exams in a 24-hour period.
See more on exam hardships in the UBC Calendar.
Always check ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information about campus closures and weather advisories.
Scheduling Services will reschedule cancelled examinations on the following Sunday, provided that this day falls within the examination period. If the following Sunday falls after the examination period, the exam will be rescheduled for as soon as possible at the start of the next term.
If you are unable to attend a rescheduled exam: Contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your circumstances and the possibility of an alternate writing time.
