At Aston, latecomers are allowed up to one hour after the start, with
no-one allowed to leave in the first hour. No extra time is allowed -
excuses may be sent to the Examination Board for consideration.
(We also do not allow candidates to leave during the last 15 minutes -
to avoid excessive disruption for those still working).
Date sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:57:37 +0100
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From: "Lynzie Gadd, Examinations"
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Subject: Late entry to an exam hall
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> Dear colleagues
>
> I have been asked to ascertain how strictly or otherwise, other
> Universities deal with students arriving at exam halls after the
> examination has started.
>
> At the University of Bristol, we currently allow students to enter the
> hall up to thirty minutes after the start of the examination, and
> consequently, do not permit any student to leave within the first
> thirty minutes. Therefore, any students arriving very late would
> normally be referred to their department. Some departments will then
> allow the student to complete the examination, particularly if they
> are a finalist and can provide a satisfactory explanation for their
> late arrival. The Exam Board then has the authority to determine
> whether the mark obtained should stand.
>
> However, a number of departments have suggested extending the time
> limit for entry to the exam hall up to sixty minutes from the start of
> the exam and subsequently, prevent students leaving within the first
> sixty minutes.
>
> I would be grateful for your comments and, in particular, how 'late
> arrivals' are treated at your Institution.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Lynzie
>
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> Ms. Lynzie Gadd,
> Assistant Registrar (Examinations Officer)
> University of Bristol
>
G.R.Kingston (Mrs)
Examinations Officer
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Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
tel 0121 204 4668
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