We do exactly the same thing at Goldsmiths
Pamela Beevers
--On 20 April 2005 15:19 +0100 Elaine Taylor <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> We allow students to enter the examination during the first 30
> minutes. Any student arriving after that time is referred to the
> Registry. In exceptional circumstances, we might try to arrange
> for the student to take the examination at that time in an alternative
> room (as long as invigilation etc can be organised).
>
> If the student has a good reason for being late, and can provide
> evidence, they would be eligible to apply for deferred assessment
> (taken during the August resit period).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Elaine Taylor
> Assistant Academic Registrar
> Leeds Trinity & All Saints
>
>
> Date sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:57:37 +0100
> Send reply to: Admin-student <[log in to unmask]>
> From: "Lynzie Gadd, Examinations"
> <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Late entry to an exam
> hall
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>> 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
>>
>> ----------------------
>> Ms. Lynzie Gadd,
>> Assistant Registrar (Examinations Officer)
>> University of Bristol
>
Pamela Beevers
Examinations Officer
Goldsmiths College
Lewisham Way
New Cross, SE14 6NW
0207 919 7505
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