Special Arrangements for Exams

You may need special help with exams due to dyslexia or disability. The University ‘Examination Decrees' contain some guidance on this, and the Proctors or College Secretary should be able to help to make arrangements for those students affected. Special arrangements can be made for taking exams in colleges (e.g. if a student is disabled or severely ill), getting extra time for special circumstances (e.g. dyslexia) and submitting medical certificates: a student has to discuss these with their subject tutor or their college's Senior Tutor.

There are many other possible reasons why special arrangements might be needed. For example:

•    If you are partially sighted or blind they may need a special venue and/or papers in Braille
•    If you have a physical disability that would make it difficult for you to take your exams in the Exam Schools a different venue might be arranged.  This may include disabilities, such as a tendency towards migraines, which could make sitting an examination without distracting those around you impossible.
•    If you are dyslexic or suffer from other recognised learning difficulties you may be entitled to extra time
•    If you need special facilities such as a computer
•    If you fall ill during exams but still want to sit the exams
•    If you cannot sit exams on certain days for religious reasons.
•    If you are suffering from severe stress, and would be unable to cope with the environment in Examination Schools, other venues may be possible.

If you are unsure, it is best to approach the College Secretary or Senior Tutor who will be responsible for contacting the Proctors to request the arrangements.  The University Disability Office may also be able to advise.  You can also ask your Common Room Academic Affairs Officer, Equal Opportunity Officer and the Student Advice Service for assistance.