Located at 255 McCaul Street, the Exam Centre is where you’ll take many of your midterms and final exams. The Exam Centre has rooms for both larger and smaller classes, so you may find yourself taking exams with your entire section or with 30-40 students.
During Exams
Expect strict rules inside. You’ll be asked to show your T-Card; always have this with you. Phones and smart watches off, bags at the front, and no talking. The seating is usually not assigned, so grab any seat you like. The invigilators are there to make sure everything runs smoothly, so listen to their instructions. Often the exam will be invigilated by the course teaching team, but this is not guaranteed.
If you need accommodations, make sure you’re registered with Accessibility Services well beforehand to allow enough time to process your request—check their website for deadlines! Accessibility Services works with Accommodated Testing Services (ATS) to administer and coordinate accommodated quizzes, term tests and exams for registered students.
Tips
Always bring your TCard to every midterm and final exam.
Bring all the stationery you’ll need – pens, pencils, erasers, refills/extras, and an approved calculator (if allowed). Some professors will only allow you to use a clear case for carrying your stationery.
Make sure to bring water, ideally in a clear bottle. For longer exams, you may be allowed to keep a snack on your table as well.
The rooms can get cold, so having a sweater on hand isn’t a bad idea.
And finally, if you get nervous around exams, there are lots of resources to help you prepare.
Getting There
The Exam Centre is conveniently located near most engineering buildings, so if you’re doing some last-minute review in the Common Room before an exam (disclaimer: we do not endorse this study method), you’re just a quick seven-minute walk away. If you’re commuting, it’s also an easy walk from the Queen’s Park subway station. Always prepare to be at your exam early. Public transit can have unexpected delays.
For any exam at U of T, especially those in the Exam Centre, once the exam starts, the rooms are usually closed, and in larger spaces like EX100, it can be tough to get the invigilators’ attention through the two sets of doors.