VIU Exam Centre Guides for Accommodated Exams
Instructor FAQ
Not sure how to support your students who have made accommodated exam requests?
Accommodated Exams: Overview of Who's Who
Accessibility Services
- Provides students with an accommodation letter outlining approved accommodations. Returning students can request a new Accommodation letter online.
Students
- Provide instructors with accommodation letter;
- Discuss with instructors whether instructors or Assessment and Exam Services will provide the exam accommodations;
- Submit online exam request for all quizzes and in-class exams written in Assessment and Exam Services at least a week in advance.
- Final exam deadlines are November 20 and March 20.
Instructors
- Review and complete accommodated exam requests from students;
- Submit exam materials to Assessment and Exam Services (AccommodatedExams@viu.ca) at least 3 working days before scheduled test date.
Assessment and Exam Services
- Provide accommodated exam invigilation in our exam centre (Building 255, Room 115).
Find Us
Contact us about booking, rescheduling or cancelling your accommodated exams.
Building 255, Room 115
Email: accommodatedexams@viu.ca
Ph: 250.740.6276
Access Us
Check out the Universal Access at VIU web page for accessibility maps and building information.
Updated Office Hours
The AES Office is open between 8:00am and 3:30pm.
Accommodated exams can be scheduled outside of these hours, as usual.
At least 7-days' notice is required for accommodated exams ending after 4:00pm.
Final Exam Booking Information
You can book your accommodated final exam online, as soon as the VIU schedule has been posted.
Booking deadlines:
March 20 (Spring finals)
- November 20 (Fall finals)
Did you know?
- You can find your final exam schedule in the 'Select a final exam' section of the 'Request Exam' tab.
- The dates and times are already set for you- you just need to click 'submit'.
- 9am exams start at 8:30am to allow for extra time.
- 6pm exams start at 4:30pm to allow for extra time.
- Yes, we are open late until 9:00pm!
- Got 2 exams in one day? Talk to your instructors about requesting alternate times or dates-- or reach out to us for help.
- Is your test on VIULearn? You can still write in our centre if you need to use our computers, software or quiet rooms.