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Final exam reminders
The final exam period is coming up. It’s time to review some key info to ensure your exams go smoothly, whether in person or online.
Before exams start
Check your schedule
Check your personalized final exam schedule in the Student Hub. Go to My CU Account > Academic > View exam schedule.
Review the rules
- Learn what you may or may not bring to an exam on campus and other exam regulations.
Consult the academic code of conduct to understand what constitutes misconduct, plagiarism and the consequences.
Download RAVE Guardian
The app keeps you informed of any Moodle outages or other emergencies.
Get familiar with online formats
Each online exam format has slightly different rules and instructions. Read over answers to frequently asked questions about these platforms:
- (Concordia Online Exams) or COLE Non-proctored
- COLE Auto-proctored
- COLE Zoom-proctored
- COLE mixed mode
- Moodle
Complete a COLE practice exam
If your exam is on COLE, get familiar with the interface now and identify any system compatibility issues you might face by completing a practice exam at cole.concordia.ca. Questions? Email cole@concordia.ca.
On exam day: online platforms
In case of power or internet interruption
Contact the COLE helpline and your professor right away to let them know, then request an exam deferral.
Read instructions carefully
If you can, log in early to settle in and go over the instructions, since they can differ from one exam to another.
Join early for exams on COLE with Zoom proctoring
Please join the Zoom meeting 45 minutes in advance to complete ID verification. You will be able to continue to study while you wait for your exam to start.