FINAL EXAMS WEEK
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES ACCOMMODATED FINAL EXAMS
To create a smooth and accessible exam experience for all students, Accessibility Services will schedule exams based on the times below, taking into account accommodation needs and instructor preferences.
To help you prepare, we will send reminders and include the exam registration closing date below by email, so you have time to plan accordingly.
- For Winter 2025 April Finals, the exam closing date is April 2, 2025
- For Winter 2025 May Finals, the exam closing date is May 4, 2025.
To maintain exam integrity, there must be an overlap between your exam time and your class’s exam time. For this reason, students are asked to remain with Accessibility Services for at least one hour after the class exam has started and to refrain from using electronic or communication devices during this period.
However, you are welcome to bring physical study materials, leisurely reading, snacks, or quiet games.
SET SEATING TIMES (Burnaby and Downtown Campuses)
Morning Exams (exams before 12:00 PM)
- 8:00 AM – For students with 2.0x extra time or more
- 8:30 AM – For students with 1.5x extra time or less
- If your class exam already starts at 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM, follow your instructor’s scheduled start time.
Afternoon Exams (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
- 1:00 PM – For students with 2.0x extra time or more
- 1:30 PM – For students with 1.5x extra time or less
- If your class exam already starts at 1:00 PM or 1:30 PM, follow your instructor’s scheduled start time.
- For 3:30 PM class exams, book your exam at 1:30 PM (not 4:00 PM).
Evening Exams
- You may not be able to book your evening exam online. If this is the case, please complete the Exam Request Form (pdf) and email us at accessibility@bcit.ca. We will work with you individually.
PRIVATE ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
We do our best to provide private rooms, but space is limited during Final Exams Week, and private rooms are not guaranteed.
- Downtown Campus: Private rooms are not available. Students can choose to
- Write their exam in a small group setting with other Accessibility Services students at the Downtown Campus if more convenient or
- Write at the Burnaby Campus and request a private room (availability not guaranteed).
EXAM LOCATION INFORMATON
We do our best to communicate exam locations in advance, but sometimes unexpected challenges arise. Our goal is to send your exam location at least one day before your exam by email.
If you haven’t received your exam location by exam day:
- Burnaby students: Please check in at the Accessibility Services office on exam day.
- Downtown and non-Burnaby campus students: Please send us an email, or call (604) 451-6963 and we’ll assist you as soon as possible.
Go back to the Landing Page and book your exam.