Exams
Important Dates
All dates for exams, results and progression, for all terms, can be found on the Academic Year Dateline page.
Exam Delivery Types
A supplementary exam may be granted as an outcome of a Special Consideration application. Supplementary Exams are organised by your Subject Coordinator and School administration staff. A Special Consideration Application must be lodged online no later than 5.00 pm on the second working day after your scheduled exam. Disruption to Study applications are completed using the Disruption to Study electronic eForm. More information on Disruption to Studies can be found here.
WSU Online students - please request a Supplementary assessment by emailing help@westernsydneyonline.edu.au
Support During Exams
If you are sitting an On Campus Exam and experience any issues, please see relevant contact information below:
- Student Services Hub: Visit the nearest Student Services Hub or
- Call Student Services Hub: 1300 668 370 or Email
- Chat Bubble: Use the Student Hub chat bubble for immediate assistance
Counselling and Welfare
The Welfare and Counselling Services are available to support students. These services are confidential and here to help you. Find out more at Get Support.
Exam FAQs
The below information applies to all exam delivery methods.
Final exams are held at the end of each term. You can check for upcoming exam dates on the student dates page.
You will need to be available to sit exams during the entire exam period. Work commitments, holidays, or other social functions are not considered valid reasons for missing a final exam.
At exam time you must ensure you:
- Know where your exam is
- Are on time for your exam
- Present a valid Western Sydney University Student ID Card at the exam
- Check your student email account and personal exam timetable (opens in a new window) regularly in the lead up to and during the exams
- Please submit your enquiry if you believe you have exams and have not received advice of this within four weeks of the start of the examination period
- Comply with all exam conditions and directions by exam supervisors
Check your exam timetable carefully as some exams may be scheduled at a different time or on campuses where the subject is not studied.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are present at exams at the correct time and place. No additional time will be granted for time lost due to late arrival. The University will not provide consideration as per the Disruption to Studies policy in cases where the student has misread or misunderstood the examination timetable.
*Students with Academic Reasonable Adjustment Plans and Practicum exams may have personalised starting times.
All exams include reading time in the total time allowed. No separate reading time will be allocated.
Reading the exam paper before you start answering questions allows you to:
- compose yourself
- read the examination paper
- plan your answers
You should read the instructions and questions carefully before you begin writing.
You are allowed to begin writing straight away if you wish.
You can view your personal exam timetable at https://exams.westernsydney.edu.au/timetable/personal.php.
Exam timetables are generally released in the weeks leading up to exams. We will send you an email when the exam timetable is released but you can check for upcoming exam dates on the Academic Year Dateline page.
We do not give verbal advice of your exam timetable by phone or at Student Central.
If you are unable to attend a final exam due to a serious illness, misadventure or other exceptional circumstance beyond your control please refer to the Disruption to Study policy which outlines the eligibility criteria for deferred exams.
To apply for a deferred exam please refer to the Deferred Exam webpage. Access to a deferred exam is a privilege and not an automatic right.